======LEGO WeDo======
{{:digital_literacy:technology_resources:lego_wedo:wedo.jpg?nolink |}}The LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 Core Set & Software builds on the innovative learning experience of the original platform by giving you a new brick set, improved technology and opportunities to meet science standards in a fun, engaging way. Complete with relevant, real-world projects. Designed for a younger audience than [[digital_literacy:technology_resources:lego_mindstorms]], it is a great starting point into the world of engineering.

| **Recommended Ages** | Year 1 to Year 4 (ages 6 to 10) |
| **Product Cost** | $280-$340 |
| **Where to Purchase** | Can be purchased from larger toy/educational stores or [[https://www.teaching.com.au/|Modern Teaching Aids]]  |

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====Product Requirements====
  * The coding system requires a tablet

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=====Use In Libraries=====
====Cook Shire Libraries====
{{ :digital_literacy:technology_resources:lego_wedo:5ec16e93-f94b-4201-b98d-9fffc4bb5f76.jpeg?nolink&200|}}Using [[digital_literacy:state_library_programs:tech_savvy_regional_queensland:start]] grant funding, Cook Shire Council partnered with the local schools to facilitate STEM sessions at the [[http://plconnect.slq.qld.gov.au/networking/directory-of-public-libraries/branches/cook/cooktown_library|Cooktown]] and [[http://plconnect.slq.qld.gov.au/networking/directory-of-public-libraries/branches/cook/bloomfield_library2 |Bloomfield]] libraries using the [[digital_literacy:technology_resources:lego_wedo:start]], engaging youth to build confidence, digital and motor skill development with coding and robotics. In these sessions, children built and coded LEGO WeDo slugs, helicopters and fans.
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=====Resources=====

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====Models====
  * [[https://education.lego.com/en-us/support/wedo/building-instructions|LEGO WeDo Building Instructions]]
  * [[https://education.lego.com/en-us/support/wedo-2/building-instructions|LEGO WeDo 2.0 Building Instructions]]

====Video Tutorials====
  * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEgQY8SvrgU|Windmill Instructions]]
  * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3rPZM4AmLE|Buggy Instructions]]
  * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJdaj4-siAM|WeDo Programming Basics]]

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