Robo Bricks Education Programme

“Children’s games are significant;

They have a tremendous role shaping the child’s life”

– e² Young Engineers –

Robo Bricks

The aim of Robo Bricks is to introduce children to both the theoretical and the practical sides of mechanical engineering and software development. The course nurtures algorithmic thinking and implementation, using the LEGO® We-Do 2.0 programming language. Students build a robot from LEGO parts at each lesson and program it to perform the required function. Programming will be conducted predominantly in English.

The culmination of the course is reached when the children plan a mechanical engineering project incorporating a software program they design, using the building, programming and presentation skills studied during the course.

For Ages: 11-13 or Galileo Technic Graduates

Average lesson duration: 90 minutes   

Robo Bricks Course Objectives

To study principles of software engineering and develop algorithmic thinking

• To develop orientation skills and apply mechanical engineering principles
• As in the private sector, children will practice working in teams
• To develop procedural thinking and critical thought
• To stimulate problem-solving capabilities

Theoretical Study Material

• Programming principles: input and output, functions, loops and variables.
• Algorithmic thinking (in English).
• Use of sensors.
• Use of the WE-DO 2.0 programming system.
• Use of computer applications: Internet, information searches, presentations (Power Point).

Added Value for Robo Bricks Participants

• Developing creative problem-solving skills
• Developing algorithmic thinking
• Getting to know mechanical and software engineering terminology
• Working efficiently as teams and coping jointly with challenges
• Improving knowledge of the English language
• Improving spatial vision
• Extrapolating from class curriculum to produce a personal final project

We will examine and build

• Park rides
• Mechanisms for improving human life
• Gadgets and games