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We CAN Do Robotics: Engaging Young Minds in Cherokee County

We CAN Do Robotics, led by Merry Willis at Carmel Elementary School, empowers students through hands-on experiences with the WeDo System. This program enhances problem-solving, teamwork, and creativity in young learners while introducing them to the world of robotics and technology. For more information or inquiries, please contact Merry Willis at merry.willis@cherokee.k12.ga.us. Join us in fostering a spirit of innovation and responsible digital citizenship among our students. Let's make the most of our resources and be good digital neighbors!

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We CAN Do Robotics: Engaging Young Minds in Cherokee County

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  1. We CAN Do Robotics

    Merry Willis Carmel Elementary School Cherokee County Schools merry.willis@cherokee.k12.ga.us http://goo.gl/H5QUB
  2. Please be a good digital neighbor! Please use bandwidth wisely – don’t download or stream large files. 
  3. The WeDo System
  4. Getting Started with students Introducing the kits Introducing the software K-2 3-5 Centers? Whole Group? Small Groups? Don’t Forget the Parents!
  5. What Comes in the Box? USB Hub – provides power and communication for the Sensors and Motors. Motor– provides motion (rotational) at different power levels Tilt Sensor – Useful for cause and effect programming – can send signal when tilted in 6 different ways. Motion Sensor – Detects motion, also useful for cause and effect. Range of 15 cm or 6 inches. Software – What makes it all work! Building Elements – Various Lego pieces to build your creations with! PowerPoint overview of elements Element Bingo Game
  6. The Software http://aux.legoeducation.us/WeDoMastery/Introduction.html
  7. Included Activities in the Teacher’s Guide 4 thematic Units Amazing Mechanisms – Physical Science Focus Wild Animals – Technology Focus Play Soccer – Mathematics Focus Adventure Stories – Language Focus “Getting Started” Guide with overviews of parts and building There are also Extension Activities that can be purchased.
  8. Classroom Management Tips Number the kits or separate into part containers Have an “Inventory Squad” to help make sure kits are complete Groups of three are 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. 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! 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!  http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Brick-Separator-630?p=630
  9. WeDo Possibilities! http://clickbrick.wordpress.com/tag/lego-wedo/
  10. The Creative Building Challenge Easy – Design a device that will move a paperclip in some fashion. Intermediate – Design a model of a see saw or other moving playground equipment. Advanced – Create a vehicle that will move along the “ground”.
  11. We Do Kits and Scratch Programming Software YES! They work together!  Can be an input or output device – unlimited possibilities – a controller for a game, an action upon completion! Scratch and WeDo resource site (MIT) WeDo / Scratch Mini Guide Scratch and WeDo ideas Chain Reaction Example
  12. So – What's the cost? http://www.legoeducation.us/eng/search/wedo Look at Bundles! Get Started and add more as you get funds: 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
  13. Find $$$$$ Lego Education Grant Services: http://www.legoeducation.us/eng/grants/ or subscribe to their emails (monthly) PTA/PTSA/PTO Community Resources
  14. Expansion Possibilities Resource Kits Scenery Kits Individual Elements (Ideal if going with Scratch for programming) Motor Hub Tilt Sensor Motion Sensor LIGHTS!!
  15. Questions and Ideas What questions do you have? What are some ideas that you have for implementing Lego WeDo Robotics in your classroom?
  16. Merry WillisCarmel Elementary SchoolCherokee County School Districtmerry.willis@cherokee.k12.ga.ushttp://goo.gl/H5QUB
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