Today we developed our coding skills by adding a motor to our models. We followed instructions to build a house and coded it to have flashing lights and even sound! Next we built a car and designed a code that enabled us to navigate it around the mat making sure we didn’t collide with our other models. 
Today, we put our Lego building skills to the test as we used our knowledge of motors and coding to create a moving robot. We even managed to turn our robots into electric cars which we drove around the classroom.
In the afternoon, we worked hard to create our own motorised Lego designs. We worked in our teams to create prototypes. Some of us built and coded fairground rounds. We cannot wait to improve these further tomorrow.
Today Year 4 delved into things that use energy/ electricity in our homes and elsewhere in our community. We also started coding to make a merry-go-round move, programming a model to play different lights, and incorporating a motorised model into our carousel and carousel to get them to move in different directions.
The core values we demonstrated have been:
- innovation – using creativity and persistence to solve problems
- being inclusive – respecting each other and celebrating our differences
- having an impact – applying what we learn to improve our world
Today we continued to use Lego to explore energy. We made power stations and kitchens to use the energy. We drew objects in our houses that use electricity and use the Lego to build some of the objects. We then had a challenge to use the Lego to build a bridge across the river.
Today we started by learning about energy consumption. We built a carousel and then connected it our energy storage model that we made yesterday. We realeased the stored energy and powered the carousel. Next, we made a model and used the SPIKE app to send code to our model to make it move. We then explored changing the programme to make the model go faster or slower and change direction. We also created a model with a light sensor! We have learnt so much already…and it’s only Tuesday!
Another great day of fun in our Lego League challenge! Today we thought about what examples of energy consumption are in our community. Then we worked in our teams to build a carousel by carefully following the instructions. We coded our model so the motor allowed it to rotate, then we thought about our codes and changed it so the ride could spin in different directions and at different speeds. Our next task was to change the ride into a wind turbine. We worked together in teams to brainstorm our ideas and how we could maximize energy capture. By working together showing inclusion and innovation we were able to complete the task together! 
Year 1 have had another fantastic day exploring energy as part of our STEM week.
We discussed how energy is stored, distributed and consumers of energy.
We did an amazing job working as a team and making sure every member was included and had a role.
We can’t wait to see what fun activities tomorrow will bring…
Year 4 had a great first day of STEM week. We explored different ways that energy is created as well as how it is stored and distributed. We worked in teams to carry out research, follow instructions to buid a wind turbine and energy storage model, and make our own prototypes!
The core values we demonstrated have been:
- discovery – exploring new skills and ideas
- teamwork – we’re stronger when we work together
- fun – we celebrated and enjoyed what we did.
Where does energy come from and how is it used?
Today Year 1 began their energy journey.
We used pieces of LEGO from our STEAM Park to make creations and discover their function and how they could relate to energy.
We looked at different energy sources including wind turbine and solar panels.
This week is STEM week and we taking part in the Lego League Superpowered Challenge. Today we found out where we get our energy and thought about how we use it. We learned about energy journeys from the source, to storage, then distribution and finally energy consumption. There are lots of careers that work with energy such as a wind energy engineer or an electrician. Our challenges today were to work as a team to build a wind turbine and an energy storage model using our Lego. It was very important to follow the instructions carefully and support our team mates.
