Robotics for Kids is a website designed to get parents and students engaged in robotics and STEM. It contains information on buying a robotics kit, a host of curriculums, new articles …

The axle would start to spin too! How is this useful? What would happen if you put a wheel on the spinning axle? The wheel and axle is one of what are called “simple machines.” This is one …

Direction Power # of rotations This block will move 2 large motors at a time. For this block, you still have to put the power and rotation, but you also have to input what general direction you …

Rollercoaster: Design a rollercoaster with construction paper and other materials you find around the house. Try and make your rollercoaster as sturdy as possible. Use a marble or something …

You may be asking yourself, why Robotics? Q: What skills do you need for robotics? A: Surprisingly, robotics involves many different aspects that cater to anyone's interest - there …

You will have to program your robot using the color sensor and ultrasonic sensor to approach each “banana” (you can use a wooden block or something similar), pick it up, and put it to the …

Projects are typically simpler, perfect for young children with no robotics experience. Note: if your child is 9 or 10, I recommend looking into FLL as FLL Jr. might not be challenging enough. …

Getting to Know the Pieces The brick is like the brain of your robot. All the motors and sensors that you use will connect to the brick with wires. Brick: Brick for EV3 Brick for WeDo

If you are looking to learn how to code separately from LEGO Robotics programming, here are a few links to get you started: Code Combat teaches the coding languages JavaScript and …

Recommended for ages 10+, but if you really plan to stick with robotics, it's worth even if you are little younger. It comes with 2 large motors, 2 touch sensors, a gyro sensor, an ultrasonic …