![]() Below is an example a program we wrote to control the attack monkey pictured above. ![]() ![]() The programming interface was developed by National Instruments and shares the same drag and drop concepts of the NXT but with fewer and simpler blocks. Just consider how long your kids will be able to use it and if you have relatives or friends to pass it down to. I think it is a worthy investment and a good introduction to programming logic for younger kids. The LEGO WeDo and software will set you back about $170 plus shipping. NXT isn’t a lot harder to program and comes with more parts, and software for a additional $100. Older kids like my 10 year old will bore of it quickly so consider skipping straight to the LEGO Mindstorm NXT for them. LEGO says 7+ on the age, but I think most kids who’ve learned not to eat the pieces will do well with it. The WeDo was developed to use in a classroom setting, complete with per seat software licenses and curriculum, but I think it would sell as well or better amongst the Geek community. These multiple tools are combined to introduce students to multiple programming languages through which they can learn coding basic principles via hands on applied projects.Way back in August, when I went to National Instruments’ NI Week, I was introduced to a cool new (to me) product by LEGO Education. The Scratch program also includes an extension package for the WeDo 2.0 which enables using the Scratch programming blocks to interact with your WeDo 2.0 creations and add visual animations and sounds. Accompanying guides helps teachers to become confident users of the WeDo 2.0 Core Set. The WeDo 2.0 Curriculum Pack covers life, physical, earth, and space sciences, as well as engineering, based upon the latest science standards and was created to enhance students' curiosity and science skills. ![]() There are 27 lessons provided per grade that include a combination of LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 source projects, LKD publishing WeDo 2.0 source projects, as well as, LKD publishing Scratch coding projects (using the MIT Scratch programming language and software). LKD publishing authors have created this resource to expand on the number of lesson plans provided by LEGO Education’s WeDo 2.0 product targeting primary levels. ![]()
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