STEM and Robotics

Why Choose Engineering For Kids?

When parents consider extracurricular activities for their children, Engineering for Kids is a highly valuable option.

1. Develop Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills
   In the Engineering for Kids program, children encounter various real-world challenges, such as building bridges, designing rockets, or solving engineering problems. These activities require them to deeply think about the root of the issues, analyze different solutions, and find the best approach to address them. This process fosters critical thinking and teaches children how to break down and solve complex problems step by step. Moreover, this hands-on learning approach allows them to apply the knowledge they’ve gained in real-life scenarios.
   
2. Enhance Teamwork and Communication Skills
   Engineering and technology projects often require collaboration to succeed, and this is emphasized in the Engineering for Kids curriculum. In class, children frequently work in teams to complete various tasks. They need to share ideas, delegate tasks, and collaborate to solve problems. This not only builds their teamwork spirit but also improves their ability to express their viewpoints and listen to others in a group setting. These collaborative experiences will greatly benefit their future learning and career paths.
   
3. Spark Interest in STEM and Inspire Future Career Paths
   As STEM fields grow in global importance, exposing children to these disciplines from an early age is incredibly beneficial for their future. The Engineering for Kids program makes STEM learning engaging and fun by blending creativity with exciting activities, sparking children’s interest in these fields. With this growing interest, they are more likely to pursue careers as scientists, engineers, or professionals in the technology sector.
   
4. Boost Confidence
   When children successfully complete a challenging project or solve an engineering problem, their confidence receives a tremendous boost. The projects designed in the Engineering for Kids curriculum are often challenging, but through guidance and encouragement, children gradually overcome obstacles and achieve results. These successful experiences help children recognize their abilities, increasing their confidence in facing future learning challenges or life’s difficulties. This confidence can influence their overall learning attitude and foster a more positive outlook on their future.
   

Engineering for Kids offers more than 400 courses in different fields. Below are some of the areas covered in our Cognia-certified STEM courses:

1. Robotics: Children will learn how to design, build, and program robots. These activities are designed to enhance their logical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
2. Programming: Includes teaching various programming languages. Children will learn core digital creation skills and apply them in areas such as game design and software development.
3. Minecraft Education Edition: A certified course that uses Minecraft Education Edition as a STEM teaching tool. Through virtual construction, children will learn about engineering design, sparking creativity and teamwork.
4. Aerospace: Introduces children to the world of flight and space technology, helping them understand how science and engineering drive technological progress in the real world.
5. Chemistry: Through carefully designed experiments, children will learn chemistry in a safe and fun environment. These activities nurture their interest in science and apply the knowledge to real-world scenarios.
6. Engineering: Children will learn how to use science and math to solve real-world engineering problems, with projects spanning civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering fields.
7. Mechanical engineering: A certified course that introduces the fundamental principles of mechanics and simple machines. Children will build simple machines and understand how these devices function in daily life.
8. Architecture: Our architecture course teaches children to design and construct basic structures, developing their understanding of structural stability and aesthetics. All of this is done within the Cognia-certified framework to ensure learning quality.

Cognia Certification is awarded by Cognia, a global leader in educational quality assurance. Cognia was formed through the merger of three major educational accreditation organizations, focusing on evaluating and improving the quality of educational institutions. The certification covers a wide range from early childhood education to higher education, ensuring that schools and educational institutions provide an exceptional learning experience and high-quality education.

The Cognia certification process is highly rigorous. Achieving Cognia certification means that the educational institution is globally recognized as a high-quality learning environment committed to offering challenging and inspiring curricula that foster students’ holistic development. This gives parents and students confidence in the quality of education, knowing that the institution meets international standards and provides an excellent learning experience.

Creative Coding with Ozobot

What is Ozobot?

Ozobot is a small programmable robot designed to help studentslearn coding and computational thinking. It features programmable capabilities, allowing users to control its movements and behaviors with simple commands. Ozobot can move on smooth surfaces and recognize as well as respond to drawings and color codes. It is designed as a fun, interactive, and educational tool to spark students’ interest in the fields of STEM.

Why Choose Ozobot?

• Interactivity: Ozobot not only helps students learn coding but also integrates storytelling, problem-solving skill and teamwork.
• Engagement: Ozobot combines STEM and the arts, encouraging children to create mazes or design interactive stories through coding, inspiring their creativity.
• Future-Oriented: It helps children develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, preparing them for the future.

Creative Robotics with LEGO WeDo & Spike

LEGO WeDo

Content:

• Modular Building: The WeDo kit includes bricks, motors, sensors, and simple programming tools, allowing children to build and control small robot models, such as animals, vehicles, or mechanical devices.
• Color and Graphical Programming: Through the drag-and-drop programming tool provided in the WeDo App, children can easily control robot movements and learn basic logic skills.
• Cross-Disciplinary Learning: WeDo combines scientific experiments with technical design, helping students understand natural phenomena and physical principles by building models such as earthquake simulators or wind turbines.

Feature:

• Ideal for STEM introductory teaching at the elementary level, helping students develop foundational programming logic and engineering skills.
• Encourages teamwork by involving students in group projects, fostering collaboration and communication abilities.

LEGO Spike

Content:

• Advanced Hardware: Includes a variety of sensors, high-precision motors, and a central intelligent controller (programming hub), enabling students to build more complex robots.
• Python Programming: SPIKE provides advanced programming options, supporting both graphical programming and Python coding, bridging the gap to more sophisticated learning.
• Project-Based Learning: The curriculum emphasizes real-world problem-solving, such as building bridges for strength testing or designing energy-efficient vehicles, allowing students to solidify their knowledge through practical applications.

Key Feature:

• Integrated Disciplines:Combines math, physics, engineering, and programming through challenge-based tasks, promoting comprehensive academic development.
• Competition: SPIKE is a primary tool for participating in worldwide LEGO robotics competitions (e.g., FLL) .