Robotics Made Simple! for Young Learners (WeDo 2.0 - Introductory Level)
In this 4-week online course, students, ages 7-9, will learn the basics of coding & robotics using a WeDo robotics platform designed for children and will also start thinking like robotics engineers finding solutions to everyday situations.
Bright & Smart ~ Engineering Skills for Kids
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(213)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
Students will be allowed to continue to build and program their robots in between meetings. Before every class, students can present their projects and the improvements they made in the process.Class Experience
Each session is full of projects based on Passion, Collaboration with Peers, and a Playful Spirit. It is full of hands-on Memorable, Meaningful, and Motivating activities, specially designed for girls and boys, 7-9 years old. This class is a discovery class where the only academic requirement is a passion for learning and creating. Nevertheless, students must have the Lego Education WeDo 2.0 set at home to participate. In this online live course, each student will: - Participate in a class with other children his/her age group (7 - 9), discovering how robotics is a part of their everyday life. - Enjoy four hours of personalized project-based instruction. - Learn to design, build, create models that will require an engineer's eye using a robotics platform designed for children. - Collaborate with small groups (6 students maximum per session) with one adult certified live instructor. Syllabus/Topics covered: Week 1 (Intro to Robotics Platform) - Robotics - Hardware: Put your robot together - Software: Control the robot to make sounds & show colorful lights Week 2 (Robots & Coding Platform) - Robots - Coding: Program your robot to move straight - Robotics Challenge: Ready, Set, Robots! Week Day 3 (Robotics Engineering) - Engineering Design Process - Coding: Program your robot to turn - Robotics Challenge: Ready, Set, Race Time! Week Day4 (Wrap up / Combining Behaviors) - Problem Solving Strategies - Coding: Program your robot to combine behaviors - Robotics Challenge: Ready, Set, Action! The 60 minutes classes are incredibly interactive: 10-minute lecture using videos and slides. 40-minute self-paced creation. 10-minute discussion of achievements.
Learning Goals
Robotics is a growing field in our world that is constantly changing and advancing in technology.
In this course, you will get to experience first hand what it is like to be a Robotics Engineer. You will have the opportunity to build and program your own robot through various obstacles and challenges presented throughout the class.
Students will be creating models, programming, and building robots using the Lego Education WeDo 2.0 set for this course.
Students will learn that being a Robotics Engineer starts with understanding a robot's parts and building and programming solutions to everyday problems. With the guide of an instructor, students will learn that they too can be Robotics Engineer.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents are advised to stay nearby while the class is running to offer technical support if there is an issue with the internet and/or the platform.
The robot platform communicates using Bluetooth technology, and Zoom meetings sometimes require some troubleshooting.
Supply List
Students must have the Lego Education WeDo 2.0* (price ~ $225) at home to participate. *This award-winning solution is based upon the latest science standards and was created to enhance students' curiosity and science skills. The set is delivered in a storage bin and sorting trays, labels, a Smarthub, a Medium Motor, Motion Sensor, a Tilt Sensor, and enough building elements for two students. The accompanying desktop and tablet supported software provides an easy-to-use programming environment and includes the WeDo 2.0 Curriculum Pack, which covers life, physical, earth, and space sciences, and engineering. The accompanying eLearning program helps teachers to become confident users of the WeDo 2.0 Core Set. Please check our System Requirements to ensure your device(s) are compatible with the WeDo 2.0 solution before you purchase. *Tablet not included https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-education-wedo-2-0-core-set/45300?ef_id=Cj0KCQiA1pyCBhCtARIsAHaY_5eRQBsuX98KPP3ZRvsP2ybFJuyWdJntOcYYcGmxNmiYS1gObVgoLI0aAsIBEALw_wcB:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!790!3!361643866791!e!!g!!wedo%202.0&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1pyCBhCtARIsAHaY_5eRQBsuX98KPP3ZRvsP2ybFJuyWdJntOcYYcGmxNmiYS1gObVgoLI0aAsIBEALw_wcB#wedo-20
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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This class is a discovery class where the only academic requirement is a passion for learning and creating. Nevertheless, students must have the Lego WeDo 2.0 kit at home to participate.
Joined July, 2020
4.8
213reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Our goal at Bright & Smart is to teach kids basic Engineering and Computer Programming Skills and facilitate 21st Century Learning Skills, such as; Information & Media Literacy, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving, and Interpersonal & Collaborative Skills.
We host a variety of Online Enrichment Programs, offered at various times throughout the week, therefore ensuring that any child, ages 3-15, interested in advancing their STEM education will be able to do so! In addition, our STEAM Education Portfolio offers several different and unique Bright & Smart Programs which will enhance every child's education and, depending on their skills!
STEM 101/102/103 - Engineering 101/102/103 - Robotics 101/102/103 - Coding 101/102/103 - 3D Design & Printing 101/102/103 - Coding Apps & Drones 101
Each week is packed with projects based on:
PASSION, COLLABORATION with PEERS, and in a PLAYFUL spirit.
Hands-on MEMORABLE, MEANINGFUL, and MOTIVATING activities, specially designed for girls and boys, 3 to 15 years old.
We started 15 years ago, our first summer camp had only one student, and now we educate more than 2000 students per year.Reviews
Live Group Class
$80
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-9
3-6 learners per class
