6th Grade

This course provides an introduction to robotics for students with no programming background using LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 kits. Students will learn to construct, control and program these robots through investigative and exploration activities.

Objectives:

~Introduce programming robots using Lego Mindstorms EV3 kits;

~Learn more about science, technology, engineering and math as you have fun with your robots!

Classroom Procedures:

Start of class: get out robots/kits and get to work!

End of class: put away/secure robots/kits (all extra parts in storage box, robot in cubby-hole)

*Work cooperatively and safely with your partner on project work, and exchange responsibilities, clean up, and complete assignments.

*There are no formal paper-and-pencil tests or required homework in this course. There will, however, be frequent short written exercises and programs, construction activities, as well as open-ended design challenges.

*Learning to work and contribute as part of a team, both within one's own group and as part of the larger classroom community is a major objective of this course. Helping other students will earn extra points; disrupting the work of others will cause a loss of points.