This week wrapped up our studies on robots. The children enjoyed learning more about their parts including gears and sensors. To kick off the week, the children created mazes for the hex bugs. The hex bugs were named "Ducky" and "Branch" and the children had a blast cheering them on. We learned that hex bugs figure out where they are going by using sensors to find their way. The hex bugs were also used to create "cup-bots" that worked to make art. After the cup bots were created, they were set loose on a large piece of art paper to create robot art.
The children were also introduced to gears. We had lots of gears available to the children to explore and create with. While teaching the children about gears, we explained that the interlocking teeth of the gears are similar to the joints in our body and they help the robot move. We worked together to build a little robot to demonstrate how robots use gears to move.
In addition to all of the cool explorations we did this week, it just so happens that one of the parents of our school is a robot engineer! He sent his daughter to school with a robot arm and hand to show the children what real life robot parts look like. The two parts were created with a 3D printer and the children were nothing short of amazed! Thank you for sharing your cool jobs with us!
We ended our week with a robot dance party with Ms. Melissa! We moved and grooved like robots to the song, "I like to move it, move it!" Ask your kiddo if they can recreate any of the super cool robot dance moves!
What's up Next?
Onto our next curriculum unit, bakery science! The children will be introduced to kitchen "tools" including a rolling pin, whisk, spatula and measuring cups. We will discuss what these tools are used for and how we use them. We will begin to create our "preparation station" for all of the baking fun that's soon to come!
Onto our next curriculum unit, bakery science! The children will be introduced to kitchen "tools" including a rolling pin, whisk, spatula and measuring cups. We will discuss what these tools are used for and how we use them. We will begin to create our "preparation station" for all of the baking fun that's soon to come!
Upcoming Dates and Reminders:
March 12: Cookie Decorating at Whole Foods!
April 3: April Tuition is due
April 17-21: SEE closed for Spring Break
April 25 & 26: School picture days! Stay tuned for more info!
April 3: April Tuition is due
April 17-21: SEE closed for Spring Break
April 25 & 26: School picture days! Stay tuned for more info!
Pictures from the week:
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| Building robots in the creation station! |
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| More creations! |
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| This robot was used to give an example of how a robot uses gears to move |
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| Cup-bots! They moved using the power of the hex bugs! |
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| Go Ducky, go! |
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| More maze building! |
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| Exploring with gears I hope everyone enjoyed the robot unit! Have a great weekend! Joanna |
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