10 sessions x 90 minutes Friday - Dec 5, 12 | Jan 9, 16, 23, 30 | Feb
6, 20, 27 | Mar 6 Build something simple, then turn the dial—faster,
stronger, farther. Each class starts with a quick teacher demo, then
runs like an arcade of levels built from one daily challenge. Pick
from our library of LEGO and Technic parts, test until it works, get
teacher advice on why, then team up with friends. Receive challenge
reports after each class explaining core learnings and photos of each
of your student’s builds. Example Classes this Session: •
Weight-Lifting Quad Bot: Students start by building a four-leg robot,
then level-up through gear ratios and leg linkages to hoist a small
load to build an intuition for torque versus speed and linkages. •
Mini-Crane Lift: Students start by building a simple crane, then
level-up through carrying larger weights and weirdly-shaped cargo to
build an intuition for how pulleys, rope paths, and torque work. •
Grip-Rolling Alligator: Students start by building a rolling
alligator, then level-up through swapping wheels/feet and shifting
weight to roll straighter and farther to build an intuition for
traction and center of mass. • Towering Elevator: Students start by
building a one-story elevator, then level-up through adding a
counterweight and improving stability to move between floors without
falling to build an intuition for balance. Class Structure: •
Kickoff build: Students start with the same simplified build while the
teacher explains the mechanism and the day’s goal. • Engineering
level-ups: After the first run, students are given added levels
(heavier loads, longer spans, new gear ratios) to build intuition
around the core learning. • Creative level-ups: Students personalize
their builds—mini versions, themed scenes, decorations—while
keeping the mechanism working. • Team collaboration: As kids
progress, they are also given twists on later challenges that work
with multi-student teams.
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