2nd Grade Robotics

Course Description

  2nd Grade Robotics Club!

Welcome!  In 2nd Grade Robotics your child is going to learn many Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematical concepts, (including basic programming), using LEGO WeDo kits.  To receive updates on what we're doing please subscribe to this page. 

 

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I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Don't forget about robotics when school starts again.  See y'all on Monday, January 4th.

Jr. Robotics Rescheduled

Unfortunately, Mrs. Schiebel is home sick today, (Nov. 16th), so we cannot have our normally scheduled Jr. Robotics club :(  
However, since Robotics is too much fun to miss, we will reschedule to meet on Wednesday, Nov. 18th :)
I hope everyone can be there!!
 

What we've learned so far...

In just 3 meetings we've learned about:
  • The motor & axle
  • Gears
    • Gearing up and gearing down
  • Tilt sensor
  • Pulleys & belts
    • Crossed belt
    • Increase/Decrease speed
  • Motion sensor
  • And more!
This Monday we'll look at the Crown & Worm gears, the Cam, Lever, and the Repeat Block. 
 

First Day

The first day was a success! The students got into partner groups, learned about the equipment they would be using, and the expectations for the club.  Then we dove right in:
First, students programmed a motor to turn an axle and a wheel.  Then they added gears and programmed them to turn.  Even with some technical difficulties on the new laptops, the students had a good time. 
Next Monday we will finish learning about how gears work and move on to belts and pulleys. 

Let's Get Ready!

Congratulations to the students who's names were drawn to join the Jr. Robotics Club!  Don't forget, our club's first meeting is Monday, Oct. 19th right after school in the art room.  Parents are welcome to come on the first day if they'd like. Otherwise, we will meet you at the parent pick-up area of the school by the gate at 4:00 P.M.