LEGO: Think outside the box!

LEGO Mindstorms Robotics: Mayan Adventure
Grades 3-5. Students learn how programming works and enjoy seeing the robots perform the task assigned: to solve the mysteries of an ancient Mayan pyramid. Angell, Bach

LEGO Mindstorms Robotics: Green City

Grades 3-5. Students learn the fundamentals of programming through hands-on activities using the LEGO Mindstorms NXT robotics kits. Then use their higher level thinking skills to accomplish a certain task that involves renewable energy and a series of real world engineering challenges. Thurston

Creative Computer Exploration
Grades K-2. Give your child a boost in learning key 21st century learning skills: creative thinking, teamwork, communication, and analysis. Using Scratch, a computer learning tool and WeDo LEGO Robotics, a visual programming language, your child creates games, animations, stories, and art. Students draw pictures, add sound and movement, and share their projects with the class.  These activities help students understand mathematical and computational concepts and the process of design. Ann Arbor Open, Haisley  

LEGO Robotic Adventures
Grades 3-5. Build a LEGO MINDSTORMS robot that walks on its own or a rover that uses an ultrasonic sensor to navigate around obstacles! Challenge a friend to a robotic sumo match and push him out of the ring! If you're feeling adventurous, take on “The Pit O' Despair!” Students learn about engineering and robotics by using the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT system in this amazingly fun class!  Pattengill, Wines 

Guided Building: Thinking Outside the Brick 
Grades K-2. Students get a new building challenge each week.  In each challenge there are specific parameters such as height, weight, design and/or task.  These challenges stretch and push young minds towards developing their higher level thinking skills. Welcome to the world of thinking outside the brick with LEGO! Dicken