Second graders explored hands-on learning in their Design, Technology and Engineering class by working with Milo the Science Rover, a programmable LEGO robot built from the LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 kit. Milo is a classroom-friendly rover model that introduces young learners to how scientists and engineers use robots to explore places humans cannot easily go – like distant planets or underwater environments. Students built Milo from LEGO pieces and then programmed it to move, detect objects and make sounds using simple coding blocks.
In this project, students designed and built three different LEGO objects for Milo to “see.” They programmed the rover to start, stop exactly on marked lines, and play different sounds whenever it detected an object on its path. One of the sounds was a recording made by the student, and the project wrapped up with Milo making a cheering sound to celebrate a job well done.
Through hands-on engineering, creative problem-solving and beginner coding, students brought science to life while practicing important STEM skills in a playful, meaningful way.
Photos by Kathleen Connelly