Students in 6th Grade explored STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) through LEGO Education SPIKE Prime, a classroom resource designed to engage students and prepare them for the 21st-century workforce.
Through a four-week rotation, students engage in collaborative, hands-on projects that foster problem-solving skills while exploring key concepts in robotics, coding, and engineering. In one standout project, students designed, built, and programmed robots to test the efficiency of two different grabber mechanisms for handling objects of varying sizes and weights. Through testing and analysis, students refined their designs, evaluated performance, and developed a deeper understanding of the engineering design process.
In another engaging project, students were challenged to design and build a robot capable of efficient locomotion without the use of wheels. This constraint encouraged creative problem-solving as students explored alternative movement mechanisms by designing and prototyping robotic legs. This project provided an interactive opportunity to apply the engineering design process—identifying challenges, brainstorming solutions, building prototypes, testing, and refining their designs.
Experiential learning in robotics and coding is seamlessly integrated into the Lower School Computer Science curriculum, providing students with a deeper understanding of real-world applications. These lessons cultivate essential teamwork, communication, and creative thinking skills, empowering students to collaborate effectively and adapt to challenges in and beyond the classroom.
During this transitional year, Sierra Canyon 6th Grade students engage in intentional and collaborative learning experiences that prepare them to thrive in the intensive intellectual classrooms of our Upper Campus.
#SCLowerSchool
