ROBOTICS IN 3RD AND 4TH GRADES By Jordi Rodriguez and Sakshi Srivastava, Lower School Teachers
In last year’s robotics project, students tackled a hands-on challenge combining mathematics, coding, and social-emotional learning. Using Dash & Dot robots, they applied angle rotation and proportional reasoning to design precise movement sequences that guided their robots through a series of obstacles. Through coding, students translated abstract mathematical ideas into real-world problem-solving, strengthening computational thinking and logical sequencing. Along the way, they faced the natural limitations of their robots—learning creativity, resilience, and perseverance. Working in teams, they practiced collaboration, encouraged one another through trial and error, and celebrated success together. The project deepened their understanding of STEM while highlighting the importance of persistence, adaptability, and teamwork.
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