Description
Course Overview:
Our LEGO course is designed to teach children foundational building, coding, and Chinese language skills, all in a fun and interactive environment. Over the course of 6 sessions, students will engage in hands-on activities that not only develop their creativity but also enhance their problem-solving abilities. Each lesson is carefully structured to integrate language learning with building and coding, making it a unique educational experience.
Course Outline:
Session 1: Setup and Flashlight Creation
– In this introductory session, students will set up their LEGO kits and software. They will also build a functioning flashlight, laying the groundwork for more complex projects.
Session 2: Penguin Maze Adventure
– Students will guide a penguin through a maze, learning basic coding concepts while practicing Chinese vocabulary related to directions and movement.
Session 3-4: Reverse Parking Challenge
– This lesson introduces the concept of reverse parking, where students will code their LEGO car to back into a parking space, reinforcing spatial awareness and Chinese terms related to directions.
Session 5-6: Color Recognition and Utility Pole Counting
– Students will code their LEGO car to recognize different colors and count utility poles along a path. This session combines coding with color and number recognition, expanding their language skills in a practical context.
Course Requirements:
– Your own LEGO Kit: Each student will need a LEGO set compatible with the course activities. It will last a whole school year : https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-education-spike-essential-set/45345/
– iPad: An iPad is required to run the software and control the LEGO builds.
Instructor Introduction:
Dr. Mingliang (Eric) Chen holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Maryland and is currently a computer scientist at Meta. Dr. Chen has a deep passion for education and enjoys inspiring young minds to explore the world of technology.
Lesson dates (6 sessions): 9/15, 9/22, 9/29 ;10/6, 10/13 (No Class), 10/20,10/27.
Class Size: 5-6 Students
