Lego Club

Lego Club

Students interested in LEGOs have several opportunities to participate. In addition to our Mindstorm Robotics kits, we have Simple Machines, Story Starters, and WeDo programming modules. All of the kits provide students an opportunity to create, collaborate, and problem solve based on a pre-determined task focused around math, literacy, science and/or social studies. LEGO Club is about more than just building! ​

The number of students that will be able to participate can be potentially unlimited, however, it is based on the number of adult volunteers to lead the groups. This would be a great way for you to spend time with some fabulous and creative students! Most kits have ready-to-go activities for you to use.

Please contact Holly Kobza at Muir if you are excited to learn and grow with a great group of creative minds! The child of a volunteer will automatically be included. Students will participate for the duration of at least nine weeks in one of the modules listed below.

Lego Modules/Kits

“Story Starter” Grades 2-5

Students are given a situation that results in a creative story. The beginning, middle, and end of the idea is built on small platforms collaboratively with several students. Afterwards, photos of their work are taken and uploaded to the LEGO website. The story is typed into the computer and displays like a comic book.

“WeDo Programming” Grades 3-4

Students use picture instructions to build basic robots that complete a task. Students perform experiments, make observations, collect data, and program the robot using the computer. Activities include connections to math, literacy, science and social studies.

“Simple Machines” Grades 2-3

Students are introduced to the mechanics of gears, wheels & axles, levers, and pulleys. Once they have the basics they are challenged to build a model that uses the techniques learned followed by a problem solving activity that applies the concepts.

“LEGO Mindstorms” Grades 4-5 (Discontinued until we can obtain newer products)

Students use step by step instructions to build more complex robots. Each robot can be programmed to do a multitude of tasks using computer software. The focus of this module is on programming.

Mindstorms Robotic Club - Photos