Robotics can be seen wherever you go from the self scan machines at the grocery stores to advanced waiter robots at certain restaurants. In the day and age of technology, being exposed to and learning about robotics can help with understanding and furthering your knowledge of what is soon to be a huge part of the future. Our course is designed to teach you the basics of robotics through a simple and fun manner: Lego EV3s! These tiny machines are capable of movement and commands using simple coding blocks and lego pieces, yet can be a huge part in developing basic understanding of what robotics truly is.

Course Overview:

Throughout the week, you'll engage in interactive lessons and hands-on sessions that build upon each other to further your knowledge of basic robotics in a fun simple manner brought to you in part with the Emerald Knights Robotics Team at the Livingston High School. Here's a breakdown of what you'll learn each day:
🎯Day 1: Introduction to Robotics, Code and Application Setup

• Introduction to what robotics is and how its used in everyday life
• Discuss what coding is and go over how coding will work during this class
• Set up the application needed for the usage of Lego EV3s

🎯Day 2: Introduction to motors 

• Explore the definition of motors and their usages
• Build mini projects using motors

🎯Day 3: Introduction to sensors

• Explore the definition of sensors and their usages
• Build mini projects using sensors

🎯Day 4: Developing Robots to Traverse a Maze

• With all the knowledge learned, it's now time to create your own mini robot!
• The robot should be able to drive and traverse a maze using the knowledge on motors and sensors taught during the previous days
• Practice the robot on the given maze in preparation for the final competition day

🎯Day 5: Competition Day and demonstration of the LHS Robotics robot

• Showcase your robot to show all the skills you’ve learned this week
• See a showcase of what more advanced robotics looks like in high school 
• Course Details:

Course Details:

• Location: In-person at Living Stone Christian Church
• Who Can Join: Recommended for all grade levels from 4-8
• Session Dates: August 10–14

Materials

• Personal computer with access to the internet via Google Chrome (MacBooks, Windows Laptops, and personal Chromebooks are acceptable)
• Ability to access developer tools (ensure no parental controls block access)
• Computer charger (highly recommended)

Don't miss this opportunity to explore the vast world of robotics!