ME 102Smart Lego Robots & Design

1 credit · Mechanical Engineering · Penn State

First-Year Seminar focusing on the development of technology exploration kits for middle-school-aged children. M E 102S Toys for Technology Exploration: First-Year Seminar (1) This is a First-Year Seminar that focuses on an important sub-group of toys. 'Learning-by-doing' is a recognized method for improving student's learning in grades K-12 (and in college!). As part of 'Toys for Technology Exploration', existing hands-on kits used for science and math education for ages 10-14 will be reviewed. The new standards for science and technology education in Pennsylvania are used to guide new hands-on kit designs, and these designs will be prototyped and field-tested with public school students.Note: Class size, frequency of offering, and evaluation methods will vary by location and instructor. For these details check the specific course syllabus.