LEGO Education SPIKE™ Prime Set 45678

+ Expansion Set with Connector Plate 45681

LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime Set [45678] is a STEAM educational tool for students primary schools (grades 4-8). Featuring colorful LEGO building blocks, easy-to-use hardware, and an intuitive drag-and-drop Scratch-based coding language, SPIKE Prime continually engages students through fun learning activities to think critically and solve complex problems, regardless of their learning level. From easy projects to endless creative design possibilities, including the option to explore text coding with Python. SPIKE Prime helps students learn the essential 21st century STEAM skills they need to become the innovative minds of tomorrow... all while having fun!

Set contents:

• Sturdy plastic storage box with sorting trays, programming hub, distance sensor, force sensor, color sensor, large motor, 2 medium motors and over 500pcs. colorful LEGO® Technic™ elements.
• The programming hub has a 5x5 light matrix, 6 I/O ports, integrated 6-axis gyroscope, speaker, Bluetooth module and battery.
• The drag-and-drop programming environment for tablets and computers is based on the popular Scratch programming language used by millions of children around the world.
• The 3 standards-aligned STEAM modules for grades 4-8 consist primarily of 45-minute engineering and computer science activities. Complete with detailed online lesson plans and educational materials.

Inspire your 4th-8th grade students to explore more advanced creations and continue to nurture their interest in STEAM learning with the LEGO® Expansion Set Education SPIKE™ Prime [45681]. Features 604 LEGO pieces, including large wheels, gears, a color sensor and a large motor, plus a unique Maker Plate for easy building with select Single Board Processing (SBC) devices. The kit also combines with the SPIKE Prime Kit [45678] and the free SPIKE App to introduce students and teachers to the exciting world of robotics, with over 10 hours of curriculum-based learning.

Additional features

• LEGO® Technic and System elements in a new color palette, including 2 large wheels, gears, a manufacturer's board for SBC controllers, a large motor and a color sensor.

• Maker Plate makes integration of selected single-board computing devices quick and easy.

• Combined with the LEGO® Education SPIKE Prime set (45678) and the free SPIKE™ app, provides over 10 hours of curriculum-based learning, ready for competition.

• Includes comprehensive online lesson plans and teacher support.

Kit contents:

packaging - cardboard box

604 elements, including:

• brand new Maker Plate for SBC,
• large wheels,
• arch gears,
• color sensor,
• big engine.

LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime will allow you and your children to face the world of STEM competitions. Robotics competitions like FIRST® LEGO® League and World Robot Olympiad offer fun, hands-on challenges that excite students, build confidence and develop the skills they need to succeed in the real world. The SPIKE Prime Expansion Kit will have you equipped and ready to take on any challenge in the blink of an eye!