Download - We CAN Do Robotics
We CAN Do Robotics
Merry WillisCarmel Elementary
SchoolCherokee County
http://goo.gl/H5QUB
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Sample ModelsO Look what they can do!
O WeDo software runs great on Windows, Mac and Linux computer OS.
O Because of the simpler nature – it works well with netbooks and smaller displays – all you need is a USB port!
Getting Started with students
O Introducing the kitsO Introducing the softwareO K-2O 3-5O Centers? Whole Group? Small
Groups?O Don’t Forget the Parents!
What Comes in the Box?O USB Hub – provides power and communication for the
Sensors and Motors.O Motor – provides motion (rotational) at different power
levelsO Tilt Sensor – Useful for cause and effect programming
– can send signal when tilted in 6 different ways. O Motion Sensor – Detects motion, also useful for cause
and effect. Range of 15 cm or 6 inches.O Software – What makes it all work!O Building Elements – Various Lego pieces to build your
creations with!O PowerPoint overview of elementsO Element Bingo Game
The Software
O http://aux.legoeducation.us/WeDoMastery/Introduction.html
Included Activities in the Teacher’s Guide
O 4 thematic UnitsO Amazing Mechanisms – Physical Science FocusO Wild Animals – Technology FocusO Play Soccer – Mathematics FocusO Adventure Stories – Language Focus
O “Getting Started” Guide with overviews of parts and building
O There are also Extension Activities that can be purchased.
Classroom Management TipsO Number the kits or separate into part containersO Have an “Inventory Squad” to help make sure kits are
completeO Groups of three are SOMETIMES difficult. When learning the
programming and building groups of 2 are ideal – for challenges groups of 5 or more (with the larger classes) work well – Think about introducing in a centers rotation – requires less kits, more cost effective.
O Ask parents for donations of old Lego sets – the pieces will come in handy! (Especially the little-bitty rods, cams, bushings and pegs!) Use ebay to buy bulk lots of bricks. Boxtops and CokeRewards have a great bulk brick set as well!
O Invest in a brick separator (I actually bought one per student kit) – it will reduce the amount of times you have to help students break apart pieces!
O http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Brick-Separator-630?p=630
WeDo Possibilities!O http://clickbrick.wordpress.com/tag/lego-wed
o/
The Creative Building Challenge
O Easy – Design a device that will move a paperclip in some fashion.
O Intermediate – Design a model of a see saw or other moving playground equipment.
O Advanced – Create a vehicle that will move along the “ground”.
Great Resource: http://www.legoengineering.com/get-started/
We Do Kits and Scratch Programming Software
O YES! They work together! Can be an input or output device – unlimited possibilities – a controller for a game, an action upon completion!
O Scratch and WeDo resource site (MIT)O WeDo / Scratch Mini GuideO Scratch and WeDo ideasO Chain Reaction Example
So – What's the cost?O http://
www.legoeducation.us/eng/search/wedo
O Look at Bundles!O Get Started and add more as you get
funds:O Get a site license for the software
($299.95), then add the $129.99 kits as finances allow – more expensive than a bundle in the long run, but allows you to gradually add
Find $$$$$O Lego Education Grant Services:
O http://www.legoeducation.us/eng/grants/ or subscribe to their emails (monthly)
O PTA/PTSA/PTO
O Community Resources
Expansion PossibilitiesO Resource KitsO Scenery KitsO Individual Elements (Ideal if going
with Scratch for programming)O MotorO HubO Tilt SensorO Motion SensorO LIGHTS!!
Questions and IdeasO What questions do you have?
O What are some ideas that you have for implementing Lego WeDo Robotics in your classroom?
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