Cubelets Robots: An Introduction to STEM for Grades K-2
Gain a broader understanding of how engineering and robotics can fit into your everyday teaching of STEM, and how to integrate Technology, Computer Science, and Engineering into your Math, Science, and ELA lessons. This PD introduces the online lessons from Exploring Robotics and Modular Robotics and Cubelets smart cubes. By the end of this session you will be ready to use the Cubelets in your classroom to engage students in CS/STEM.
STEAM curriculum and STEM Lab kits with Cubelets (self-contained cubes that snap together with magnets to create bots) are great for classrooms or any learning environment that requires fast paced, easy to grasp concepts. Students love to use cubelets to add motion to their Lego builds. No tablets or other devices are required, making Cubelets easy to implement in any environment. Cubelets activities introduce and reinforce many STEAM lessons for grades PK-5. Challenges are provided where students create a robot to solve a problem and then draw and write to explain what they have built - incorporating ELA and engineering into the lessons. The STEM curriculum makes it easy for teachers to introduce NGSS engineering practices.
Time to complete: 2 hours presentations (+ 1 hour lesson plan assignment)
Who this is for: Educators in grades 2 to 4 (classrooms, maker spaces, or clubs).
Skills you will gain: Introduction to Engineering Design, Coding, Robotics, and teaching STEM with a robot in elementary classrooms.
Suggested Materials: (if you are doing the hands-on activities). These may be obtained from the lending library (depending on availability):
A Cubelets Pack
Cubelets Curriculum Guide book
(note: no software or computer device is required for coding)
- Teacher: Tanya Dynda