Woodlands Robotics

Lego Mindstorms and Arduino Weather Station | Ev3 and Arduino

Excited to share one of my student's projects that is a wonderful example of how amazing kids are! This is also a great example of how you can mix and expand platforms to make just about anything using your imagination. LEGO Education LEGO Engineering #legotinkering #legomastereducators The Tinkering Studio LEGO Idea House https://youtu.be/gmXdL1Ng8zU

I show you my fully functional Lego weather station that can read the temperature, humidity, and wind speed. Download code here: https://github.com/NanoJedi/...

LEGO Spike Prime Slow Race

Using gears to win the super slow race at a snail's lackidaisical pace.

LEGO Spike Prime Slow Race

Using gears to win the super slow race at a snail's lackidaisical pace.

How can I coach a FLL remotely?? Great question! Sharing a sample FLL Game Changer: REPLAY mat that I added a grid, arcs, and angled lines. The red lines/boxes are 1ft (12 inches) and then the white lines show inches. This is just a sample until I can get a better flattened image. The idea is that my students can reference this while working remotely using the LEGO Spike Prime. Students can measure the wheel circumference to estimate how many inches (or cm) for every robot wheel rotation. Spike Prime has a movement block that is perfect for this. Students can use the angled lines to calculate distance using triangles or follow the arcs.

Woodlands Robotics

Updated our YouTube Channel to include new LEGO Spike Prime projects that we hope will inspire teachers and students.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbhzcPnoWmNluvHJG2eEqNg?disable_polymer=true

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NEW! LEGO Spike Prime Introduction Online Workshop for adults, coaches and teachers Saturday, July 25 taught by Katie Kelley, LEGO Master Educator 2019. We'll cover the new parts/hub, software and look at the FLL curriculum. Contact for more information: [email protected]

Starting our online LEGO Robotics camp tomorrow. Contact us if you're interested in getting more information. [email protected]

We have still have spots open in our July online classes. The learning never stops!
Contact us for more details https://www.woodlandsrobotics.com/copy-of-2020-camps

LEGO Spike Prime Amusement Park Ride

LEGO Spike Prime Amusement Park Ride created by 12 year old student in my spring LEGO Spike Prime ONLINE class. It uses centrifugal forces to lift the passengers upwards for an exhilarating ride.

Due to the pandemic we've changed up our summer classes to be ONLINE. We've worked very hard to develop best practices for continuing to provide quality, small group educational hybrid online/offline classes- 50% online with our LEGO Master Educator and then 50% offline projects. We'll offer an ORIENTATION for each class to ensure all students are ready. You can check out details here: https://www.woodlandsrobotics.com/copy-of-2020-camps

ATTENTION: LEGO Spike Prime Introduction Online Workshop for adults, coaches and teachers Saturday, July 11 taught by Katie Kelley of Woodlands Robotics. We'll cover the new parts/hub, software and look at the FLL curriculum. Contact for more information: [email protected]

We've got 2 Scratch Programming online classes for kids ages 8-10 kicking-off today- contact us to join!

Scratch Programming

We love to learn new ways to teach and excite our students. Here's a Scratch Flower made using math and the new pen tool from a remix project.

Scratch Programming

Scratch Flower made using math and new pen tool

I am offering a "Scratch + MORE" online class on Mondays from 6pm-7:30pm starting this Monday, May 11 for kids ages 8-10 (must be age 8 on/before May 1). Students will learn more about the programming concepts and features in the Scratch software- Intro +. This is for students who already have some experience with Scratch and are motivated to learn more. We'll cover more about control, operators, sensing and variables.
Contact us for more information [email protected]

ROUND 2: My FTC Team is offering another FREE Intro to Scratch Programming class online on Mondays 4pm-5pm-ish starting Monday, May 11 (4 weeks) for kids ages 8-10 (must be at least 8 as of May 1st). Kids will need to supply their own computer, download the latest version of Scratch and have access to ZOOM. Contact us to register. Space is limited. [email protected]

LEGO Maniacs Building Challenge 1: Build a pattern or shape using LEGO bricks and then share your designs with us- be creative!

[04/11/20]   Great way to get started with LEGO Spike Prime: Simple Spinning Top Machine- have fun creating your own tops.

LEGO Spike Prime: Spinning Tops

LEGO Spike Prime Simple Spinning Tops Machines

Texas Robot Teams For PPE Weekly Update: Our students, coaches, local businesses, medical professionals and community are full steam ahead in producing the face shields and intubation boxes. Thank you to all for your support!
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i-SOLIDS Texas Torque Neighborhood Pediatrics FIRST in Texas FIRST FTC Team #12857 Phantom

My FTC Team Phantom and I are offering a FREE Intro to Scratch Programming class online using ZOOM on Mondays 4pm-5pm-ish starting Monday, April 13 (4 weeks) for kids ages 8-10. Kids will need to supply their own computer, download the latest version of Scratch and have access to ZOOM. Contact us to register. Space is limited. [email protected]

Love the LEGO 6 Bricks activities. All you need is 6 LEGO 2x4 bricks. Try them at home.

6 LEGO bricks = So many ways to learn 🌟

Check out the Six Bricks Booklet from the LEGO Foundation for learning through play activity ideas: https://bit.ly/3bZrnna

#LetsBuildTogether #Learningthroughplayathome

My FTC team and I are hosting a FREE online Intro to Scratch programming class. Check out the details!

We're offering a FREE Intro to Scratch Programming class online using ZOOM on Mondays 4pm-5pm-ish starting Monday, April 13 (4 weeks) for kids ages 8-10. Kids will need to supply their own computer, download the latest version of Scratch and have access to ZOOM. Contact us to register. Space is limited. [email protected]
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FIRST FIRST Tech Challenge FIRST in Texas Woodlands Robotics Arconic Foundation monday.com i-SOLIDS SolidWorks Turner Construction Company Munich Re, Group Mardaga Orthodontics Mathnasium of the Woodlands #FirstFFC

Our group of Texas robotics teams making PPEs delivered face shields to the Conroe Regional HCW (Health Care Warriors) "Orange Unit." We're happy to support these amazing heroes- go orange!
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Thanks to all of our incredible businesses, coaches, teams, businesses and volunteers for your tremendous support. Together- we can accomplish great things!
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HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe Texas Torque FTC Team #12857 Phantom Robonauts Robowranglers VEX Robotics The Rubicon Academy

So proud of our 3D printing friends i-SOLIDS that are supporting our medical community and first responders to meet this great challenge. High Fives!

3D printing is in many ways a technical art that can be surprisingly competitive but its been really cool so see how the community has come together in this time of need by sharing designs, combining resources, and encouraging others. Special thanks to @3DHubs @HP @MaterialiseNV @Prusa3d @make4covid #flattenthecurve

Texas Robotics Teams For PPE (Face Shields) organized by Katie Kelley

Texas Robotics Teams “gear-up” to fight Covid-19! VEX HQ in Richardson, TX, VEX & FIRST teams, medical professionals and local businesses are working together to produce PPE face shields for our local nurses, doctors and first responders in the wake of PPE shortages. Please support our local communities.

gofundme.com Texas Robotics teams unite to raise funds to make PPE face shields for nurses… Katie Kelley needs your support for Texas Robotics Teams For PPE (Face Shields)

I've put together some online programming and building resources for kids and will continue to add to the list. Check it out! https://www.woodlandsrobotics.com/activities

LEGO Spike Prime testing

Working on learning the new Spike Prime- very cool!

Summer Camp robotics | United States | Woodlandsrobotics

2020 Summer Camp details are now posted and registration is OPEN! We're excited be working with the NEW LEGO Spike Prime Robotics system and updating all camps to bring our students the best learning experiences. More details https://www.woodlandsrobotics.com/2020

woodlandsrobotics.com WoodlandsRobotics offers STEM educational classes and camps for kids ages 5-16 in The Woodlands, Texas area

Build Confidence Year after Year with LEGO Education

Building confidence with LEGO....https://youtu.be/v2zZwcm2dS4

LEGO Education solutions help to ensure that confidence builds year after year, from pre-K through secondary education. Our mission is to make learning playf...

Congrats to our FTC Team Phantom- high fives!

Our team had an incredible day at the FTC North Texas League Championships receiving top awards- 1st Place Inspire and 1st Place Winning Alliance Captain. Thanks to all of our sponsors, mentors and parents for your support so far this season and we hope to continue to make you proud! Munich Re, Group i-SOLIDS Arconic Foundation monday.com US Digital The Rubicon Academy SolidWorks FIRST Tech Challenge The Woodlands Orthodontics--Dr Jeff Mardaga Woodlands Robotics Texas Torque FIRST in Texas FIRSTLikeAGirl

Congratulations to our Rubicon Academy FLL team “Knights of the LEGO Table” for receiving the 1st Place in Robot Design Award at the Willis FLL Qualifier. They’re headed to the FLL Houston Championships. High Fives!!! Houston FIRST LEGO League FirstLegoLeague FIRST in Texas

Who's excited about robotics summer camps 2020- we are! We're currently working to develop a wonderful selection of fun and educational STEM camps for kids ages 6-12. We will post full details and open registration March 1, 2020. Feel free to contact us to get on our contact list.

FIRST Event Volunteers

Want to learn more about FIRST Robotics programs? The best way is to volunteer!
Contact [email protected] or go to firstinspires.org 
https://youtu.be/v9UxIr5Krkg

Learn more about volunteering with FIRST at https://www.firstinspires.org/ways-to-help/volunteer/event-volunteers

My FTC Team Phantom is hosting a LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 training for FLL Junior Coaches and volunteers on Monday, October 14 in The Woodlands area. Spots are limited and so RSVP today!

WHAT: A WeDo 2.0 training for coaches and volunteers.
DATE: Monday, October 14
TIME: 9:30am - 12:00pm
LOCATION: The Rubicon Academy 14211 Horseshoe Bend, Woodlands TX

BRING: bring your LEGO WeDo 2.0 kit and a device for programming (laptop, iPad, Chromebook, etc.) with the software loaded. Let us know if you need any help.

RSVP: Email us asap to reserve your spot- [email protected]

COST: FREE!