Motor Madness Lego (4-8)

OVERVIEW

In this course, students will build and explore machines and mechanisms, study gearing systems and develop design concepts, all while creating fun and unique motorized projects out of LEGO® bricks. 

Some of the STEM-focused motorized projects the students will build include go-kart, lawnmower, P51 Mustang, Star Wars / Minecraft characters, amusement park rides,…etc. Creativity and imaginative thinking are encouraged to solve problems as they construct their projects.
 
The course culminates in an epic LEGO® Motorized Project on the last day of class, where the students utilize the design and building knowledge they acquire throughout the course to fashion their very own motorized creations. 

Some of the learning concepts included in this class are problem-solving, simple machinery, wheels & axles, motors & gears, levers & pulleys, energy & friction.

HOMEWORK
There is no homework for this class.

CLASSROOM SUPPLIES
Each student will have access to a complete set of LEGO® power functions motor set,  battery pack, LEGO® technic elements, gears, and other specialty LEGO® pieces. This set is for in-class use only.

CURRICULUM
The curriculum is custom developed by Paul Bacio.

TUITION
The cost of this course is $160/semester and will be paid directly to ETHOS. They will provide you with payment information and schedules.

This class is charter school friendly.

MATERIAL FEE
The material fee is $50/semester.  This fee is due prior to the first day of instruction and acts as a non-refundable deposit for the class.

Please send this material fee payment to my direct Venmo (@Paul-Bacio, last 4 is 0331) or you can write a personal check. Please contact me if you need to mail the check at least two weeks prior to the first day of instruction.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Paul Bacio
[email protected]
www.paulbacio.com
650-759-0331