Ann Arbor After School Programs
Ann Arbor Schools After School Course Offerings:
To register, click on the link below the course you want to register for.
Ann Arbor Open:
Course: Robotics with LEGO Mindstorms: Grades 3-5
Using the LEGO Mindstorms NXT robot kits, students will become familiar with the fundamentals of computer programming. Using an icon based, drag and drop computer language that is easy to learn for many different types of learners. Students use this language to combine basic elements (analogues to functions and subroutines) like motion control icons and sensor icons to build programming that exhibit "intelligent" behavior. Students will program their robots to follow multi-step programs to drive in different patterns. They will also integrate sensors into their programs so that their robots can interact with their surroundings through touch and light. Instructor: Rocks and Robots staff. 6 weeks.
Dates: Wednesday October 7th to November 1st
Times: 3-4pm
TO REGISTER GO TO:
http://activenet.active.com/AARecEd/registrationmain.sdi?source=adet.sdi&activity_id=18757
Bryant Elementary:
Course: LEGO Physics Grades 1-2
Lego's and physics? If you like Lego's and want to know how to build creations that help you understand forces and motion, simple machines, measurement, energy, magnetism and more? Then this class is for you. Using Science and Technology LEGO Engineering kits, students will work in pairs and each student will assemble part of a model. Students will then joint their parts to complete the building project. Of course we will not be building from just the provided set of instructions, students will experiment with their own designs to complete challenges that incorporate physical science principals. Extra LEGO pieces may be brought in as an addition to the kits to encourage creating new designs. LEGO = fun = learning! Instructor: Rocks and Robots staff. 6 weeks.
Dates: Thursdays October 8th to November 12th
Times: 3:50-4:50pm
TO REGISTER GO TO:
http://activenet.active.com/AARecEd/registrationmain.sdi?source=adet.sdi&activity_id=18758
Wines Elementary:
Course: Mayan Adventure: Grades 3-5
In "Mayan Adventure" both beginner and advanced students attempt to solve the mysteries of a Mayan pyramid. In this story you were reluctantly dragged along on an archaeological expedition. Unexpected events result in you being called upon to save the day by building and programming your NXT robot to enter and explore a dangerous and cramped pyramid. Success of the expedition and possibly even your very lives depend on your building and programming abilities. Instructor: Rocks and Robots staff. 6 weeks.
Dates: Tuesdays October 6th to November 10th
Times: 3:50-4:50
TO REGISTER GO TO:
http://activenet.active.com/AARecEd/registrationmain.sdi?source=adet.sdi&activity_id=18759
Pattengill Elementary:
Course: Robotics with LEGO Mindstorms: Grades 3-5
Using the LEGO Mindstorms NXT robot kits, students will become familiar with the fundamentals of computer programming. Using an icon based, drag and drop computer language that is easy to learn for many different types of learners. Students use this language to combine basic elements (analogues to functions and subroutines) like motion control icons and sensor icons to build programming that exhibit "intelligent" behavior. Students will program their robots to follow multi-step programs to drive in different patterns. They will also integrate sensors into their programs so that their robots can interact with their surroundings through touch and light. Instructor: Rocks and Robots staff. 6 weeks.
Dates: Mondays October 5th to November 9th
Times: 3:50-4:50
TO REGISTER GO TO:
http://activenet.active.com/AARecEd/registrationmain.sdi?source=adet.sdi&activity_id=18801