1. CAN We CAN Do Robotics Merry Willis Carmel Elementary School Cherokee County Schools merry.willis@cherokee.k12.ga.us http://goo.gl/H5QUB

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4. The WeDo System

5. Sample Models O Look what they can do! O WeDo software runs great on Windows, Mac and Linux computer OS. O Because of the simpler nature – it works well with netbooks and smaller displays – all you need is a USB port!

6. Getting Started with students O Introducing the kits O Introducing the software O K-2 O 3-5 O Centers? Whole Group? Small Groups? O Don’t Forget the Parents!

7. What Comes in the Box? O USB Hub – provides power and communication for the Sensors and Motors. O Motor – provides motion (rotational) at different power levels O Tilt Sensor – Useful for cause and effect programming – can send signal when tilted in 6 different ways. O Motion Sensor – Detects motion, also useful for cause and effect. Range of 15 cm or 6 inches. O Software – What makes it all work! O Building Elements – Various Lego pieces to build your creations with! O PowerPoint overview of elements PowerPoint overview of elements O Element Bingo Game Element Bingo Game

8. The Software O http://aux.legoeducation.us/WeDoMastery/ Introduction.html http://aux.legoeducation.us/WeDoMastery/ Introduction.html

9. Included Activities in the Teacher’s Guide Teacher’s Guide O 4 thematic Units O Amazing Mechanisms – Physical Science Focus O Wild Animals – Technology Focus O Play Soccer – Mathematics Focus O Adventure Stories – Language Focus O “Getting Started” Guide with overviews of parts and building O There are also Extension Activities that can be purchased.Extension Activities

10. Classroom Management Tips O Number the kits or separate into part containers O Have an “Inventory Squad” to help make sure kits are complete O Groups of three are SOMETIMES difficult. When learning the programming and building groups of 2 are ideal – for challenges groups of 5 or more (with the larger classes) work well – Think about introducing in a centers rotation – requires less kits, more cost effective. O Ask parents for donations of old Lego sets – the pieces will come in handy! (Especially the little-bitty rods, cams, bushings and pegs!) Use ebay to buy bulk lots of bricks. Boxtops and CokeRewards have a great bulk brick set as well! O Invest in a brick separator (I actually bought one per student kit) – it will reduce the amount of times you have to help students break apart pieces! O http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Brick-Separator-630?p=630 http://shop.lego.com/en-US/Brick-Separator-630?p=630

11. WeDo Possibilities! O http://clickbrick.wordpress.com/tag/lego-wedo/ http://clickbrick.wordpress.com/tag/lego-wedo/

12. The Creative Building Challenge O Easy – Design a device that will move a paperclip in some fashion. O Intermediate – Design a model of a see saw or other moving playground equipment. O Advanced – Create a vehicle that will move along the “ground”. Great Resource: http://www.legoengineering.com/get- started/

13. We Do Kits and Scratch Programming Software O YES! They work together! Can be an input or output device – unlimited possibilities – a controller for a game, an action upon completion! O Scratch and WeDo resource site (MIT) Scratch and WeDo resource site O WeDo / Scratch Mini Guide WeDo / Scratch Mini Guide O Scratch and WeDo ideas Scratch and WeDo ideas O Chain Reaction Example Chain Reaction Example

14. So – What's the cost? O http://www.legoeducation.us/eng/search/w edo http://www.legoeducation.us/eng/search/w edo O Look at Bundles! O Get Started and add more as you get funds: O Get a site license for the software ($299.95), then add the $129.99 kits as finances allow – more expensive than a bundle in the long run, but allows you to gradually add

15. Find $$$$$ O Lego Education Grant Services: O http://www.legoeducation.us/eng/grants/ or subscribe to their emails (monthly) http://www.legoeducation.us/eng/grants/ O PTA/PTSA/PTO O Community Resources

16. Expansion Possibilities O Resource Kits Resource Kits O Scenery Kits Scenery Kits O Individual Elements (Ideal if going with Scratch for programming) O Motor Motor O Hub Hub O Tilt Sensor Tilt Sensor O Motion Sensor Motion Sensor O LIGHTS!! LIGHTS!!

17. Questions and Ideas O What questions do you have? O What are some ideas that you have for implementing Lego WeDo Robotics in your classroom?

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19. Merry Willis Carmel Elementary School Cherokee County School District merry.willis@cherokee.k12.ga.us http://goo.gl/H5QUB merry.willis@cherokee.k12.ga.us http://goo.gl/H5QUB