Dear Bloggers,
Today 1C visited the Robotics classroom to learn about ‘push and pull’. 2G were ready for the younger students as each pair made an Ice Hockey player and hit the ball using pushing and pulling forces. As a group we all discussed how we use pushing and pulling forces when we play sport. The children applied this to themselves playing soccer, tennis and gymnastics.
Year 2 explained to the younger grade how turning the wheel at the back of the hockey player rotated an axle which turned the large yellow gear. This gear meshed with the blue crown gear which moved the axle connected to the Ice Hockey players stick. This mechanism allowed them to push the ball during their game and pull the stick back into place after the hit.
Here are some pictures.
Thanks for calling by
Mrs Garlick
What a great introduction into the fabulous Robotics program you run Jen. Thank you for accommodating 1C and well done to 2G for being great mentors!
Dear Jennifer,
Great work with how you connected Lego with education.
I am an Educator working at a school in Amman Jordan and would like to take your advice on how to introduce Lego and integrate it with grades 1-5 Curriculum.
Kindly respond to my email if that is possible
alia.husseiny@bishop.edu.jo
Thank you