Summer SAVY, Session 4 Day 5, Coding and Robotics (5th – 6th)
Engaging Collaboration and Coding with Mars Rovers: Day 5 of SAVY-Coding and Robotics
Today marks the last day of our exciting journey into the world of robotics! Over the past week, we witnessed an impressive display of creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork from our enthusiastic young robotics engineers. Today, the students explored and applied all of the coding and engineering skills acquired throughout the week to complete challenges on our Space Mat. Students continue to push the boundaries of their imagination, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
Mars Rover and Competition Challenges
For the challenge, students were tasked with building and creating a Mars Rover that was able to transport Mars rocks to different locations, quarantine aliens, and move astronauts safely to their space hub. Each team was given one and a half minutes to complete the challenge. Top-scoring teams were recognized as we finished the competition. The top 3 teams were: Rovot, Space Invaders, and Team Starlight.
Students were tested with perseverance and patience as they worked together to complete the challenge. I was impressed with the level of coding and innovation completed by these young engineers!
At the end of the day, we organized our kits and reflected on our experiences with robots and coding. In addition, students are interested in Python coding. I promised to include a cool resource! Please have your young engineer explore Python through code.org! If they access studio.code.org, then they will find several Python self-paced, fun activities. Also, we used Lego Spike Prime Kits throughout the week if your family is interested in further exploring robotics! Happy Exploring! If your young engineer is interested in competitive robotics, then please check out firstlegoleague.org.
It has been a pleasure working with your junior robotics engineer during our summer courses! Please continue to explore the world of robots through robotsguide.com and code.org. Until next time, keep creating and exploring STEM/Robotics.
Best regards,
Ms. Young