Lego WeDo 2.0

Grades:

Fifth Grade

Resources/Materials used with Lego WeDo 2.0:

• WeDo 2.0 app
• Extra batteries:)
• Databases, nonfiction books and websites to research real life prompts from WeDo 2.0 app

Concepts/Skills:

• Coding using Blockly skills
• Sequencing
• Estimating and planning
• problem solving/debugging
• Collaboration
• logic reasoning
• Build simulators
  • Read and follow diagrams

Instruction:

• Review with students what we know about robots?
• What is a simulator?
• Introduce Lego WeDo 2.0 kits with students:
  • organization of kits - compartment labeling, identification of pieces
  • responsibilities using kits
• Introduce WeDo 2.0 App
  • organization
  • step by step building diagrams
  • coding using Blockly concepts
    • review importance of sequence and debugging
• Model and guide students through build together reviewing skills
• Students choose prompt from WeDo 2.0 app
  • Collaborate together to research, take notes, cite sources and apply information.
  • Collaborate together to build simulator using Lego WeDo kit.
  • Collaborate together to create code.
  • Reflect on how the simulator emulates research
  • Students manipulate build or code to take their knowledge further
  • Students are given an opportunity to share their knowledge and learning with others.