LEGO EV3
Expanding STEM Education at EMS
STEM:
The acronym STEM stands for science,
technology, engineering, and math. However, there
is some disagreement with regard to precisely
which degrees and occupations fall into the
category of STEM. Some consider STEM to
include life sciences (except medical sciences),
physical sciences, mathematics and statistics,
computing, and engineering.
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What is STEM Education?
Vision: Why We Teach STEM
STEM education teaches our students to think critically, problem solve, and
develop a student’s interest in engineering concepts.
According to a recent report by the US Congress Joint Economic
Committee, STEM skilled employment opportunities will out-pace non-STEM
employment opportunities in our future economy. (April 2012)
During the recent Great Recession, most STEM related industries were
deemed recession proof.
Yet, with this evidence at hand America continues to see a decline in STEM
related degree recipients year after year.
We are compelled to help prepare our young students to compete for future
career opportunities that will be available as we venture further into the 21st
Century.
How STEM is Infused at
EMS
Currently, we offer STEM education topics throughout our
science curriculum. (7th grade force and motion study,
rockets.)
All students take one trimester of STEM per year. (i.e. 6th
grade earthquake structures, 7th grade roller coasters,
and most 8th grade students are enrolled in bridge
construction)
We offer Programming and Design, an 8th grade elective,
that includes Scratch basic video game design and a
basic, first generation, robotics unit.
So......What
else
can
Wyckoff Schools do to
enhance STEM education?
THE ANSWER:............
ROBOTICS
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PROJECT
Lego EV3 Mindstorms
Teaching STEM through robotics
DATE
2-5-13
CLIENT
Why is LEGO EV3 the
Answer?
LEGO Robotics have a long history in designing robots that help students
explore engineering concepts.
Beginning in 1994, and in partnership with MIT and Tufts University, Lego
began developing educational tools that took advantage of visual programing
environments.
The product is LEGO Mindstorms programmable robots.
Students can build, program, test, and control robots that use multiple
motors, light and touch sensors.
The new EV3 series includes more advanced sensors, easier program
environments and the ability to control each creation using app based
technology. (iPhone or iPad)
The LEGO Curriculum
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Key Learning Values:
Learn and use engineering design process skills
Understand and use mathematical skills and concepts, such as proportions
and ratios, graphing data, and multi-digit computation
Apply knowledge of science concepts, such as speed and power, motion and
stability, and forces and interactions
Understand cross-cutting concepts, such as systems, patterns, structure and
function, and logical thinking
Understand the core concepts of technology
Understand the role of troubleshooting, invention and innovation, and
experimentation in problem solving
Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project
Course of Study
Robotics I - Basic understanding of programming
interface and getting the EV3 basic robots moving
Robotics II - Engineering Design Challenge: Will
use portions of Lego’s 30 designed projects
curriculum to build a myriad of robot designs and
functions
Robotics III (extended cycle) - Problem Solving
Challenge: Students will use the expansion pacts
to design robots that will solve real-life problems
Why we need your
help!
Costs of developing our program:
72 Core Units with Chargers = $23,252
24 Expansion Packs = $2,278
LEGO Curriculum = $285
Mindstorms Software = $380
EV3 Training for 10 teachers = $2,000
Curriculum Writing = $2,000
Projected Total Cost = $30,195
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EV3 Unleashed
CES 2013
Thank you to our team:
Loris
Chen,
Alicia
Kettler, Marc DeBlock,
and Pat Lee
Questions?