LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 is a hands-on STEM kit for elementary students (ages 7+) that combines LEGO bricks with a smart hub, motors, sensors, and a user-friendly app to teach science, technology, engineering, math, and coding through engaging projects, allowing kids to build, program, and animate interactive models using drag-and-drop coding inspired by Scratch. It features a curriculum pack with guided and open projects aligned with science standards, focusing on problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills through exploration, creation, and sharing.
Key Components:
- LEGO Bricks: Standard LEGO elements for building models.
- Smart Hub: The electronic core, connecting sensors and motors via Bluetooth Low Energy.
- Motors & Sensors: Includes a motor, motion sensor, and tilt sensor for interactive models.
- WeDo 2.0 Software/App: Provides drag-and-drop programming blocks, building instructions, and curriculum content.
How it Works:
- Build: Students construct models using LEGO bricks.
- Connect: The Smart Hub connects to the building models and wirelessly to the app.
- Program: Students use the app's simple visual interface (like Scratch blocks) to add movement, sounds, and responses.
- Explore: Projects cover physical, life, earth, and space sciences, fostering inquiry and experimentation.
Educational Focus:
Best For:
- Primary and lower secondary school students.
- Introducing robotics and coding in an accessible, fun way.
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