What Robotics Can Teach Kids
When we think of robots, we think of giant machines that build cars and Hollywood creations too impossible to be real. Robots are in our everyday lives in many ways, from automatic pool cleaners to toys for kids. Today, educators are using robots and robotics to teach their students in novel ways. Robots are an engaging, hands-on way of teaching children important concepts like math and science. While the robots used in classrooms don't shoot lasers out of their eyes, they are quickly becoming a popular way to catch and keep a classroom's attention. Robotics can also be a fun stepping-stone for getting a child interested in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects that can lead to amazing careers later in life.
ENGINEERING
Though most people wouldn't look at a child building a castle out of building blocks and think that child is an engineer, the concept is there. Engineers build everything from cars to cities, and children can learn a great deal about the field of engineering through robotics. Helping a child to build a robot aids them in understanding concepts like design and function and gives them a fun, exciting reward for the lesson in the form of a robot. Building a robot teaches concepts like electrical engineering and mechanics.
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