I am part of a non-profit organization based in Seattle, WA that partners with local public schools to bring technology into classrooms. We have primarily worked with elementary and middle schools and the LEGO Mindstorms NXT kits.
I would highly recommend the NXT robotics kits. They are very flexible tools which can be used for a very wide range of ages. We have had success using them with 1st grade through 8th grade - the kids love them! I also know of other programs using them at the high school as well as college level.
On the other hand, the Wedo kits are appropriate only for the younger ages, and have a much more limited set of possible activities.
For curriculum and activity ideas, take a look at our website:
http://technicallylearning.org/
And our partner organization at Tufts University:
http://legoengineering.com/
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I am part of a non-profit organization based in Seattle, WA that partners with local public schools to bring technology into classrooms. We have primarily worked with elementary and middle schools and the LEGO Mindstorms NXT kits. I would highly recommend the NXT robotics kits. They are very flexible tools which can be used for a very wide range of ages. We have had success using them with 1st grade through 8th grade - the kids love them! I also know of other programs using them at the high school as well as college level. On the other hand, the Wedo kits are appropriate only for the younger ages, and have a much more limited set of possible activities. For curriculum and activity ideas, take a look at our website: http://technicallylearning.org/ And our partner organization at Tufts University: http://legoengineering.com/