LEGO EV3

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LEGO EV3

• Expanding STEM Education at EMS

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STEMThe 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?
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Vision Why We Teach STEM

• STEM education teaches our students to think
  critically, problem solve, and develop a
  students 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.

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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.

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So......What else can Wyckoff Schools do to
enhance STEM education?
THE ANSWER............
ROBOTICS
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Lego EV3 Mindstorms
PROJECT

• Teaching STEM through robotics

2-5-13
DATE
CLIENT
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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)

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The LEGO Curriculum

• 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

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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 Legos 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

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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

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Thank you to our team Loris Chen, Alicia
Kettler, Marc DeBlock, and Pat Lee
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Questions?