Legos Mindstorms Robotics Workshop  Go back


When: 4-week session beginning Thursday, March 18; 3:15-5pm

Where: St. Joseph School Family Center

Who: Any 3-5 grade girl or boy in the Pierre, Ft. Pierre area who is interested in computerized Lego Robotics

Cost: Free!!
Snacks will be provided

Questions and how to register: Call the SD Discovery Center at 224-8295


More about Mindstorm Robotics:
The LEGO Mindstorms education kits come with 2 touch sensors, a light sensor, a sound sensor, and an ultrasonic sensor and 3 built in rotational sensors.
Once each group has built their robot, they will then hook up the “brain” of the robot to a computer and start the programming. When starting out, the groups may just have the robot make simple turns. However, once they understand the programming, more difficult tasks can be accomplished.

These robots will give youth a taste of the basic programming necessary to complete simple tasks. Robotics is a multi-disciplinary topic that touches on engineering, basic science, computers, programming, mathematics, problem solving, project design and management. With this program, teens will have the opportunity to build and program robots. Challenges will be put in place that will enhance the benefits of team building, collaboration, and mentorship.