1. Project-based Learning Creative Robotics The Challenge: The next generation of leaders and builders must use complex technology to solve some very tough problems. The Mission: Inspire and guide kids to use technology constructively. Inspire and guide kids to build

2. Scratch computer game design Computer graphics 3D graphics Web site design Digital music Animated storylines Digital photography Inspire and guide kids to build Project-based Learning Creative Robotics

3. Robots that make music Robots that make money Robots that entertain Robots that dance Inspire and guide kids to build Project-based Learning Creative Robotics

4. Remote control contraptions. Made from craft materials and recycled toys. Inspire and guide kids to build Project-based Learning Creative Robotics

5. What is a Build-It-Yourself robot? Results that build confidence Inspire and guide kids to build

6. What is a Build-It-Yourself robot? Results that build teamwork Inspire and guide kids to build

7. What is a Build-It-Yourself robot? Results that drive kids to believe in themselves Inspire and guide kids to build

8. What is a Build-It-Yourself robot? Results that build character Inspire and guide kids to build

9. Storylines Challenges Construction Tips Collaboration The strategy that inspires and guides kids to build Inspire and guide kids to build

10. Storylines and Challenges Build-It-Yourself has a library of 20 playful storylines that speak to a social issue. Kids are challenged to use technology to solve or better understand a social issue. Challenges – Construction Tips - Collaboration Inspire and guide kids to build

11. The Challenge … Imagine if you were a dragon and everyone was trying to slay you just because you looked like a dragon. Challenges – Construction Tips - Collaboration Inspire and guide kids to build

12. The Mission … Your mission is to figure out what a dragon must do to win a friend. Then you must build and present that dragon. You must program your dragon to offer a friendly greeting when it detects another life form. Challenges – Construction Tips - Collaboration Inspire and guide kids to build

13. Would a friendly dragon wave a sign? Challenges – Construction Tips - Collaboration Inspire and guide kids to build

14. Would a friendly dragon play looney tunes? Challenges – Construction Tips - Collaboration Inspire and guide kids to build

15. Would a friendly dragon dance? Challenges – Construction Tips - Collaboration Inspire and guide kids to build

16. Project Guidelines 1)Do something useful 2)Use materials creatively 3)Look good Challenges – Construction Tips - Collaboration Inspire and guide kids to build

17. Build-It-Blocks is an online database of construction tips and functional building blocks that enable kids to build and edit complex, engaging solutions quickly with minimum supervision. Challenges – Construction Tips - Collaboration Inspire and guide kids to build

18. Enjoy the fun of learning. Improve language and presentation skills Explore and build creatively. Share interests with friends around the world Inspire and guide kids to build Challenges – Construction Tips - Collaboration

19. Most of our teachers are graduate and undergraduate students from top universities in USA (Harvard, MIT, Cornell, Mass Art, Purdue) Inspire and guide kids to build

20. Hearson Zhang, Computer Science, Purdue University, 2012. Jacob Bredthauer, Math and Computer Science, MIT, 2011. Aditi Dugar, Mechanical Engineering, Cornell University, 2011. Yuan Dong, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Cornell University, 2010. Jamie Mckierman, Graphic Design Massachusetts College of Art, 2009. Tim Rades, Physics and Music, MIT, 2009. Naseem Makiya, Philosophy and Film, Harvard University 2008. Inspire and guide kids to build

21. Jonathan, 13. Harvard Westlake, CA Hobbies: Building with LEGO's Heroes: My dad and Achimedes. Quote: "Yar!” Jeronimo, 13. Colegio Las Hayas, Veracruz, Mexico Hobbies: play computer games, walk, play volleyball, plants Heroes: my dad. Quote: "Just do it." Carolyn, 12. School: Lucille Brown, Virginia Hobbies: Sailing, Lionel model trains, reading, history, science, cooking, skiing, Girl Scouts Benjamin, 13 Favorite Book: A Wrinkle in Time Heroes: Socrates, Einstein, Thomas Edison, Leonardo daVinci Quote: "The unexamined life is not worth living." ~ Socrates Michael, 12 Genito, VA Hobbies: Football, computers, business Movie Fav: Avatar Band Fav: 3 Doors Down Inspire and guide kids to build

22. John Galinato is the founder and project leader at Build-It- Yourself in Cambridge, MA. After receiving a Master's degree in electrical engineering from Cornell, John worked on engineering teams to develop a submarine detection system, the lunar landing module, telemetry for a Venus fly- by, the Patriot missile system, computer graphics software and Web applications for more than 25 years. Huan Liu is the partner and project manager at Build-It- Yourself. He has a BS degree in Computer Science from MIT and is currently a graduate student at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab. His research is about robot manipulation planning under uncertainty. Before college, Huan was the president of the robotics club in Shanghai Southwest Weiyu Middle School and had won over 20 awards in competitions. He went to Research Science Institute at MIT in 2005 and was voted Rickoid of the Year.