LEGO Robotics for younger pupils using WeDo
LEGO Robotics challenge activities with robots provided by BJPCE Limited. Ideal for students aged 6 to 10 years old. Themes include mechanisms, stories, sport and adventure.
The Neon quality mark shows this activity has been reviewed and meets Neon's quality standards.
Overview
Format
The day is organised around 3-4 sessions of 60-90 minutes each with up to 40 students working in pairs.
In a session, pupils are taught how to build a model and program it to do some simple tasks. Each model includes a motor and either a motion or tilt sensor so the character can react to its environment. The instructions are entirely pictorial so any level of language skill can participate equally.
Requirements
BJPCE provides up to 20 programmable LEGO WeDo kits for the pupils to use (in pairs).
Each pair will need a laptop/PC for the programming software and a desk for robot assembly. BJPCE Limited will provide instructions on how to download free software to school computers before the activity day. Laptops can also be provided at additional cost.
Cost
The cost is typically £650-£1050 per full day depending on numbers and distance from Surrey. Grants are occasionally available to subsidise the cost - please enquire directly with BJPCE Limited.
Details
- School subject
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- Technology/computing
- Curriculum links
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- England primary science curriculum: Animals, including humans
- Scotland primary science curriculum: Sciences
- Northern Ireland primary science curriculum: Science and technology
- Wales primary science curriculum : The world around us
- Physics: Motion and forces
- Engineering
- Sciences - Forces, electricity and waves: Forces
- Technologies - Craft, design, engineering and graphics: Application of engineering
- Physics: Forces
- Design thinking and engineering: Engineering
- Sciences - Forces and energy: Forces and energy transfer
- Technology & design - Control
- Group size
- Whole class
- Participation level
- Hands-on
- Duration
- Whole day
- Cost
- Cost applies
- Location
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In-school
- London
- South East
Learning outcomes
- Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
- Attainment and progress
- Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
Frameworks
EqualEx
- Introduce and Inspire
Essential skills
The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:
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Enrichment framework
- 5 - An accessible and engagement enrichment offer
- 7 - An outcomes-focused enrichment offer
