Program an a-MAZE-ing Robot
$79.00
Registration is OPEN!
LEVEL: Beginner (no coding experience required)
AGE GROUPS: 8-10, 11-14
DATES: Sat Mar 16, Mar 23, Mar 30, 2019
Sat Apr 13, Apr 27, May 4, 2019
Sat May 11, May 18, May 25, 2019
DURATION: 3 weeks
EFFORT: 1.5 hours a week (live classes) + 1.5 hours a week (outside of class)
Explorers will use MIT’s Scratch 3.0 programming language in order to program a robot that can solve a maze autonomously. Equipped with the fundamentals of programming and algorithm-writing, along with proper testing principles, they will compete to see who can create the fastest maze-solving robot. The class will use MakerBlock’s mBot educational robot but the purchase of the robot (~$80) is not required for participation.
Section 1: 8-10 years old (10:00-11:30am EST)
Section 2: 11-14 years old (10:00-11:30am EST)
Class Instructors:
Aniko Instructor
Lauren Instructor
‘Scratch’ Starter-Kit Badge
Student is familiar with the basics of the visual programming language Scratch.
Fundamentals of Robotics Badge
Student understands the basic principles of robotics and knows how to program a robot to perform a real-life task.
Buddy Brainiac Badge
Student mastered the fundamentals of brainstorming.
Proper Player Badge
Student mastered the fundamentals of constructive feedback.
