In this class students will learn to build LEGO® robots around a central computer brick called the EV3. They will learn how to attach motors and sensors to the EV3 and build constructions ranging from race-cars, to catapults, to dancing humanoids, to animals! They will leap forward in their learning as they practice how to think like coders and program their robots using a software called Mindstorms®. They will program their robots to move, spin, and pick up objects. They will program sensors on their robots to respond to stimuli such as colors, the press of a button, or the movement in front of their radar. They will also get to participate in tournaments and games that we’ve designed for them (like racing through mazes) to test their skills and celebrate their robotic creations! They may arrive unclear about how they can bring the designs of their mind to life, but they will leave solid in their ability to design, build and program their very own robot!