This CD encompasses both the LEGO WeDo Software (previously 70-6502) and
the LEGO WeDo Activity Pack (previously 70-6506), both for use with the WeDo
Construction set,
70-6500.
The software provides
easy-to-use, drag-and-drop programming and is powered by LabVIEW. It is
icon-based and provides an intuitive programming environment suitable for
children from 7 years and up.
The activity pack includes 12 activities
and provides up to 24 hours of instruction and project-based learning.
Animations introduce the tasks that students must solve. Activities integrate
into the WeDo Software and are divided into 4 themes: Amazing Mechanisms, Wild
Animals, Play Soccer and Adventure Stories.
- Software automatically detects motors and sensors when they are attached
to the LEGO USB Hub
- Includes Quick Start Guide and digital Getting Started Guide with simple
building tips and programming examples
- Inbuilt browser enables direct connection to the Internet via the software
- Supports programming of the computer keyboard, sound and microphone
- Key learning points: program and create a working model, use software
media to acquire information, use feedback to adjust a programming system
output
Activity Pack
- Includes Teacher notes, glossary and building instructions
- Teaches about working with simple machines, gears, levers, pulleys,
transmission of motion, programming, using software media, designing and
creating a working model, measuring time and distance, adding, subtracting,
multiplying, dividing, estimating, randomness and using
variables
The Site License Agreement,
70-6504, allows WeDo Software to be used on any compatible computer at the purchasing institution. The Agreement is necessary when installing the software on more than one computer. Requires pre-purchase of WeDo Software
70-6503.
