Spike Robotics for 3rd-6th Grade
👶 Ages 8–12CourseAfter-school📍 Upper West Side

Spike Robotics for 3rd-6th Grade

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📍Lincoln Center Robofun · 110 West End Ave, Lincoln Square Get directions ↗
🏷From $910This may be the price of one class, one month or the whole course. Check the venue's site.

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Robofun uses an advanced Lego robotics system called Spike to teach 3rd-6th graders about lego robotics. Spike combines colorful Lego building, computer hardware with an effective drag and drop coding language based on Scratch to engage students through playful learning activities to solve complex problems and think critically, whatever level they might be at. Spike is a great tool for students to learn STEAM. Robofun has its own series of unique blueprints and activities based in Spike to ensure our students are having fun and developing essential skills for their growth and development.

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