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I have been teaching Robotics to elementary and middle school students for 10 years. It started out with the Lego NXT systems, then we upgraded to EV3 and now we use Spike Prime. We used anything from desktop computers, laptops, iPads, Kindle Fires and Android tablets. As self-funded an afterschool activity we use whatever equipment that becomes available to us and we figure out how to make it work.
I coached school FLL Teams during the season and host workshops during the offseason. I also hold robotics workshops for summer camps, girl scout troops and other schools that want to introduce robotics to their students. I have a lot of experience creating programs for 2 hour workshop, a 5 day camps or a year round after school program and anything in between.
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Robotics Introduction to Lego Mindstorms NXT
Introduction to Lego Mindstorms NXT Robotics Workshop. This 63 page presentation explains the fundamentals of the Lego Mindstorms NXT. Inclided are the following lessons: Lesson 1: Introduction of the NXT software interface Lesson 2: Introduction of the NXT software interface Lesson 3: How to build the most basic robot, the ExpressBot Lesson 4: Exercises on basic navigation Lesson 5: Exercises on navigation with sensors Enjoy!
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Robotics
FLL (First Lego League) Robotics Team Application Form (PDF)
This is an application form that can be used to select students for the FLL (First Lego League) Robotics team. It can be used for any team. With so many children interested in joining the team, we needed a way to screen them initially. This application form is the first step to determine who will go through the effort of completing the form and obtain parent signatures. This is a PDF document that is ready to download. This is a generic form that can be used upon download without any additional
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Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Lego Spike Prime Robotics using Spike App Word Blocks (UPDATED 2025) LITE
This comprehensive teacher resource set explains the fundamentals of the Lego Spike Prime using Lego Education Spike App. Included with the set is a PDF slide deck that can be used to teach students about robotics and the Spike Prime platform. The set also includes a teacher's handout that has guided notes throughout the entire slide deck. This can be used to help the teacher explain the slides and also provides tips on how to work with the students and the robots. This is a LITE preview of
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Computer Science - Technology, Engineering, Robotics
How to Build a Magic Square
This 36 page lesson explains magic squares and how to create them This provides step by step instructions on how to create a 3x3 and 4x4 magic square complete with diagrams and explanation. These are suitable logic puzzles for early finishers, enrichment and math centers. The material consists of the following parts: Part 1: What is a Magic Square?Part 2: How to make a 3x3 Magic Square?Part 3: How to make a 4x4 Magic Square?Part 4: VariationsCheck out the preview for some sample pages. Please po
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Math
Logic Puzzle / Brain Teaser - Halloween 4x3 Grid Easy
Halloween Logic Grid Puzzle These puzzle will keep your students engaged with a fun and interactive Halloween activity. It will improve critical thinking and deductive reasoning. Features: 4x3 Logic Grid - EASYPDF formatHalloween themed2 Puzzles with answer sheetPortrait version for printing worksheetLandscape version for use on interactive screen
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Robotics Introduction to Lego Mindstorms NXT (Lesson 1 - Hardware)
FREE Lesson 1 of the Introduction to Lego Mindstorms NXT Robotics Workshop.
This module explains the fundamentals of the Lego Mindstorms NXT hardware including the brick and sensors. Before having your students start experimenting with the equipment it is important for them to understand the hardware and recognize the roles of all the items.
Lesson 2 is an introduction of the NXT software interface
Lesson 3 shows how to build the most basic robot, the ExpressBot
Lesson 4 contains exercises on
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Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
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Experience
I have been teaching Robotics to elementary and middle school students for 10 years. It started out with the Lego NXT systems, then we upgraded to EV3 and now we use Spike Prime. We used anything from desktop computers, laptops, iPads, Kindle Fires and Android tablets. As self-funded an afterschool activity we use whatever equipment that becomes available to us and we figure out how to make it work.
I coached school FLL Teams during the season and host workshops during the offseason. I also hold robotics workshops for summer camps, girl scout troops and other schools that want to introduce robotics to their students. I have a lot of experience creating programs for 2 hour workshop, a 5 day camps or a year round after school program and anything in between.
Teaching style
In my robotics classes, we not only learn to accept failures but we actually celebrate them. Students’ programs are expected to fail the first few times and their builds are expected to fall apart many times. We identify our mistake, make improvements and try again over and over again. We see mistakes as necessary steps to learn and not obstacles. We learn to expect them, welcome them, learn from them and sometime even laugh at them all in the spirit of learning and having fun.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Students enjoy robotics class, gain confidence and always want to come back. That is the honor that I am most proud of.
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