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Continue ShoppingDiscover Robotics & Programming combines an application-based curriculum with high-quality mechanical building pieces to create the ultimate learning experience. This scaffolded series teaches basic programming logic in the context of mechanical and engineering challenges, enabling students to gain 21st-century skills like creative problem-solving and computational thinking. By combining a game-like programming interface and sophisticated mechanical components, Discover Robotics & Programming is a versatile and useful teaching tool that gives students the freedom to experiment, iterate and design. With LABCard curriculum for student-driven environments and classroom programs designed for instructor-driven environments, Discover Robotics and Programming is flexible, empowering educators to integrate hands-on STEM into virtually any educational environment.
Grades: 4-8
Students: Up to 3 per kit
Contact Hours: 20+
Technology, Robotics & Coding
With the use of the PCS LABCards, educators can take advantage of a differentiated instruction model where challenging concepts are broken down so that students can quickly master skills and move at their own pace towards a final performance task design project.
Each LABCard includes two step-by-step projects, two challenges, and one design project. Each project introduces new programming skills by guiding students through step-by-step activities. Two engaging challenges give students the opportunity to apply this knowledge before testing their understanding in a design project. Key terms are listed at the end of each card for reference. Along the bottom are three questions to check for understanding. Use them in discussion, written reflection or informal conversation to probe and deepen students’ understanding. At the end of every level, a final end design project challenges students to synthesize their learning with creativity and critical thinking.
The LABCard approach is intended to provide educators with a tool that enables a student-directed experience. Educators are empowered to provide facilitation, coaching and mentoring as students work independently and in their own fashion. Almost all learning environments including after-school programs, clubs and a wide variety of classroom models, can be supported using the LABCard curriculum. Each LABCard is assigned a point value for quick and easy assessment of progress through each level and to provide students with immediate recognition of their accomplishments. Students earn 5 points for each card they successfully complete. Each level includes four 5-point cards and culminates with a 5-point end design project, for a total of 25 points per level. By completing all four levels, students can earn up to 100 points!
NOTE: Material amounts will vary based on Program purchase (Single Kit, Club Pack, Classroom Set).
The Single Kit is perfect for small groups of students looking to explore the mysteries of robotics and programming.
The Club Pack comes with five (5) individual kits and is perfect for up to 15 students in small classrooms, after-school programs, home school groups and more!
The Classroom Set comes with sixteen (16) individual kits, which are stored in a high-quality hardwood furniture unit with rolling casters. This set also includes a special Robotics Challenge Guide for additional ideas and guidance when preparing for local or national robotics competitions.
16 thinking habits developed by Art Costa and Bena Kallick to empower students to succeed in a 21st-century learning environment.
A set of widely-applicable abilities essential for success in the information age.
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NGSS is a registered trademark of Achieve. Neither Achieve nor the lead states and partners that developed the Next Generation Science Standards were involved in the production of this product, and do not endorse it.
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