Lego Mindstorms: Unleash the creative powers of LEGO® MINDSTORMS®
Lego Mindstorms are kits that were created so students can build robots that walk, talk, think and do anything you can imagine. The launch of Lego Mindstorms in 1998 coincided with the founding of the FIRST Lego League, a partnership between Lego and FIRST, a youth organization started by inventor Dean Kamen aimed at boosting student interest in engineering and technology. Backed up by fan communities of like-minded creative builders, as well as online videos, tutorials and inspiration for remix designs with LEGO Technic™ sets, LEGO MINDSTORMS offers the ultimate challenge for robot tech toy enthusiasts everywhere. By mixing LEGO elements, motors, sensors and the intelligent P-Brick with apps and programming software to bring LEGO creations to life, the MINDSTORMS robot kit inspires LEGO inventors of all ages to command their own buildable LEGO creatures, humanoid, snake and other intelligent LEGO inventions. It's unique because you can use your smartphone or tablet as a remote control to steer your robots and challenge your friends to fun robot games. The Free EV3 Commander App puts the power right in your hands., If you aren't looking for a hands-on learning project, this isn't for you! The robot kit is takes a learn-as-you-do approach as opposed to teaching students Robotics and Engineering theory.
Grades: Ages 10–21
Cost: Prices for robot kits depend on the specific MINDSTORMS, but can range from $19.99 to $349.99
OTHER DETAILS
Key features
Type of Tool: Kit
Time required: The time taken to build depends on how complex a given Mindstorm is.
Special Needs:
Literacy Requirement (does a child need to know how to read):
Screens
Screens: Screens are optional
Online requirement:
Time
Parent/Caregiver Involvement: Kids can use it with no help from a parent, teacher or caregiver
Prep Time: n/a
Other characteristics
Modality: Hands-on/kinesthetic
Adaptive: Yes, it includes personalization
Educational Philosophy: Not really, doesn't seem to be influenced by a particular educational philosophy
Other characteristics: Hands-on, Project-based, Self-directed learning, Interdisciplinary, STEAM, STEM, Fun and entertaining
Accountability
Assessment: Yes, there are built in assessment tools
State Standards: No
Teacher Accounts:
Read Reviews: https://www.lego.com/en-us/themes/mindstorms
