STEM Robots and Curriculum using LEGO® Bricks

Looking for STEM robots for the classroom? Our Robot Academy LEGO® Robots and LEGO® Drone lesson plans, projects, and building kits make it easy! Robotics and STEM education has never been this affordable and achievable, even for teachers and students with little-to-no experience. Whether you’re looking for a full, turn-key curriculum or a STEM robotics kit for grades K-12, Robot Academy has you covered!

STEM Robots and Curriculum

Choose a LEGO® Robotics System Based on Classroom Goal and Student Age

Why MakeBlock?

  1. Students learn coding and mechanical design simultaneously, whereas competing products only teach coding
  2. LEGO® -compatibility at a fraction of the price of LEGO® -brand products
  3. Program with Scratch or Python
  4. Easy-to-build options for a variety of ages
  5. Lifetime customer support and 1 yr warranty
  6. Used in over 25,000 schools

Why MakeBlock + Robot Academy?

  1. Option to pay with P.O. (Purchase Order)
  2. Quantity discounts (contact us)
  3. Game-changing LEGO®  add-ons and mods from Robot Academy
  4. All items are in stock with quick shipping
  5. Hands-on, Project-based Lesson Plans and Video Curriculum Kits
  6. Robot Academy will match any current price on Makeblock.com and education.makeblock.com

Learn About Our Licensed Robot Academy Video Curriculum

Arduino LEGO® Robot Video Curriculum

The Arduino LEGO® Robot is perfect for young learners. This Robot has four modules available for purchase. Modules A, B, C and D.

Module A: Robot Building and Programming

Bring hands-on STEM learning to your classroom with Robot Academy's own Module A curriculum set. Module A is a complete video curriculum set designed to introduce students to the exciting world of robotics and coding. Module A includes:

  • Step by Step building instructions of the Robot
  • Scratch Programming with Sprites
  • Scratch Programming the robot with Lights and Sounds
  • Guided "Jousting" and "Mars Rescue" activities
  • Mechanical Design
  • Programming Sensors

Module B: BattleBot and Expansion Sets

Bring hands-on STEM learning to your classroom with Robot Academy's own Module B curriculum set. Module B is a complete video curriculum set designed to show students the many functionalities their robots can have. From BattleBot to add-on sets the fun and learning does not end! Module B includes:

  • BattleBot instruction
  • Scratch Programming Musical Instruments
  • Scratch Programming the robot with Lights and Sounds
  • Step by Step Building Laser Rover Expansion Set
  • Mechanical Design
  • Programming Sensors

Module C: Mission Tables

In this Robot Academy Module young learners will simulate housework with their robots to reinforce their skills! This module includes three mission tables: Feed the Pet, Clean the room, and Clear the Table.

This module also includes:

  • Step by Step Building tutorial video for the Servo arm expansion set.
  • Programming with the Servo arm expansion set
  • Tutorial on mechanical alignment
  • Programming sensors
  • 3 Mission Mats

Module D: Smart Solutions

Robot Academy's Module D video curriculum teaches young learners the Engineering Process through Rapid Prototyping. Kids apply Engineering principles to issues they find important and develop SMART Solutions.

This module includes instructional videos on:

  • 3D printing with 6 included designs
  • Prototyping
  • Mock "Shark Tank"
  • Elevator Pitches
CyberPi Robot with LEGO® Bricks Video Curriculum

The CyberPi LEGO® Robot has four modules available for purchase.

Module A: Robot Building and Programming

Bring hands-on STEM learning to your classroom with Robot Academy's own Module A curriculum set. Module A is a complete video curriculum set designed to introduce students to the exciting world of robotics and coding. Module A includes:

  • Step by Step building instructions of the Robot
  • Scratch Programming with Sprites
  • Scratch Programming the robot with Lights and Sounds
  • Guided "Jousting" and "Mars Rescue" activities
  • Mechanical Design
  • Programming Sensors

Module B: BattleBot and Expansion Sets

Bring hands-on STEM learning to your classroom with Robot Academy's own Module B curriculum set. Module B is a complete video curriculum set designed to show students the many functionalities their robots can have. From BattleBot to add-on sets the fun and learning does not end! Module B includes:

  • BattleBot instruction
  • Scratch Programming Musical Instruments
  • Scratch Programming the robot with Lights and Sounds
  • Step by Step Building Robotic Arm Expansion Set
  • Mechanical Design
  • Programming Sensors

Module C: Mission Tables

In this Robot Academy Module young learners will simulate housework with their robots to reinforce their skills! This module includes three mission tables: Feed the Pet, Clean the room, and Clear the Table.

This module also includes:

  • Step by Step Building tutorial video for the Servo arm expansion set.
  • Programming with the Robotic arm expansion set
  • Tutorial on mechanical alignment
  • Programming sensors
  • 3 Mission Mats

Module D: Smart Solutions

Robot Academy's Module D video curriculum teaches young learners the Engineering Process through Rapid Prototyping. Kids apply Engineering principles to issues they find important and develop SMART Solutions.

This module includes instructional videos on:

  • 3D printing with 6 included designs
  • Prototyping
  • Mock "Shark Tank"
  • Elevator Pitches
Smart Rover Robot with LEGO® Bricks Video Curriculum
  • Video Curriculum – Coding for SmartRover LEGO® Robot
    • 9 lesson plans + 9 videos
    • Scope and Sequence

Additional Discount for Purchase of 30 robots or more.

LEGO® Mindstorms EV3

Complete Classroom Set for Grades K to 12. These LEGO® Mindstorms curriculum sets utilize the same core challenges and activities as our LEGO® Arduino curriculum sets, but the videos and materials explain how to use LEGO® Mindstorms instead of LEGO® Arduino. Please note: our Arduino curriculum sets come with all the robotics kits necessary to implement the curriculum, but these Mindstorms curriculum sets DO NOT come with robots included. If your school does not already own LEGO® Mindstorms sets (at least 1 set per 4 kids), we recommend choosing one of our LEGO® Arduino curriculum sets instead. Our LEGO® Arduino kits provide the same educational value as LEGO® Mindstorms, at a fraction of the cost.

  • Engaging “Robot Guy” videos teach building/programming fundamentals, robot design strategies, kid-friendly testing methodologies, and advanced building/programming techniques.
  • Ready-to-use lesson plans, grading rubrics, and worksheets to use with videos for Module A, B, C and D
  • Classroom supply kit provided during the license of video curriculum. Classroom Curriculum Set includes (A) Challenge Mats: 1 BattleBot Arena Challenge Mat for Module B, and 3 Robotics Challenge Mats for Module C (Clean Sweep Challenge Mat, Operation Pet Rescue Challenge Mat, and Operation Elimination Challenge Mat and (B) Challenge Supply Kit with 30 items complete with Robot Academy bin for robotics missions in Module C
  • 1-hour Professional Development (PD) for LEGO® MINDSTORMS® EV3 or SPIKE™ Prime curriculum taught to individual teacher, group of teachers, or entire staff. Choice of PD on Zoom (no additional cost) or In-person PD (minimum 2-hour PD, travel costs from Columbus, OH at an additional cost for in-person training).
  • Unlimited use of Robot Academy video curriculum for technology classroom, summer camp, after-school class, STEM Lab, community events, and more.
LEGO® Drone Video Curriculum
  • Video Curriculum – Coding for  LEGO® Drone
    • 5 lesson plans + 5 videos

Scope and Sequence