Teacher: Linette Ballew, Coach B

Prerequisites: None

Ages: 8-10

Class Size: 4-10

Materials fee: $30 each semester for tablets, computers, cables, robots, specialized LEGO Robotics Mindstorm pieces, power strips, batteries, storage units, officially licensed LEGO education mats, missions and materials, copying for in class instruction.

Tuition: $30

Supplies Needed: Pocket folder, Notebook & Pencils

 

COURSE DETAILS: This is an introductory class to the design, build and launch of the LEGO Mindstorm Robotics curriculum. Students will learn technology terms, use unique parts to create a working robot, program the robot for very specific space-themed missions and learn teamwork skills to accomplish detailed goals. Students will also do research on real world problems relating to the space missions their robot will be accomplishing. Students will be expected to bring current space news to the class each week. Other skills acquired: public speaking, logical and creative thinking processes and scientific experiment processing. This is a pass/incomplete grading system class.

HOMEWORK: 30mins - 1 hour weekly