FIRST Lego League Discover/Explore Professional Learning - EDC-X778W

Course Description

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In the FIRST® LEGO® League Discover professional development course, participants will learn how to engage participants in hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning. This course uses a playful approach to introduce STEM concepts to children while igniting their natural curiosity and building their habits of learning. Participants will explore hands- on activities for the classroom and at home using LEGO® DUPLO® bricks.

Learner Outcomes

• Participate in the FIRST ® experience from a student’s point of view
• Explore the essential components of the FIRST LEGO League Discover
• Experience using Discover Set, Team Meeting Guide, Engineering Notebook and STEAM Park Set
• Practice LEGO ® Six Bricks activities and learn how to facilitate Discover in your classroom
• Obtain ideas to run and facilitate hands-on playful learning  ? Collaborate with other participants and share best practices
• Have experience with Project-Based Learning, the Engineering Design Process, and 21st ?Century Skills
• Implement Diversity and Inclusion practices
• Utilize, model, and reinforce the FIRST Core Values
• Explore ways to bring learning home to families through interactive activities using the FIRST LEGO League Discover More take-home set of materials

Course Details

Number of Units: 1.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for FIRST Robotics Coaches.