Meet Edison
Robots by Melissa Stewart
Discover the coolest robots of today and tomorrow in this colorful, photo-packed book. In this inviting and entertaining format, kids will learn about the science behind these amazing machines. This Level 3 reader is written in an easy-to-grasp style to encourage the scientists of tomorrow!National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA
Read MoreSnow White and the Seven Robots by Stewart Ross
When the wicked Star Queen shipwrecks her daughter, Snow White, on a remote forest planet, the plucky princess uses her engineering know-how to rebuild her ruined spacecraft into robot helpers! Can she and her mechanical friends find a way to defeat the Star Queen once and for all?
Read MoreEdison Lessons tied to The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
Ideas from Sherrie Dennis, our STEMAZing Robot General, for lessons using Edison robots inspired by The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. Ideas from LaFawn Berry, our STEMAZing Groupies President and District Science Coach K-12 for Queen Creek Unified School District, for lessons using Edison robots inspired by The Wild Robot by Peter Brown.
Read MoreCoding and Robot #STEMAZingBook List
In no particular order: Baby Loves Coding by Ruth Spiro Robotics for Babies by Chris Ferrie and Dr. Sarah Kaiser How to Code a Sandcastle by Josh Funk How to Code a Roller Coaster by Josh Funk National Geographic Robots by Melissa Stewart Pet the Cat Robo-Pete by James Dean Robo-Sauce by Adam Rubin Gabi’s…
Read MoreEdison Robot 3D-Printed Replacement Skid
Binary #MicDropMath Patterns
The Binary #MicDropMath Patterns lesson can be used to help students recognize patterns, understand how to make multiple hypotheses in science and math, and understand the importance of basing claims on more data rather than less. It also serves as an introduction to the binary number system. The #STEMAZing Project has a series of lessons…
Read MoreThe Wild Robot Escapes (The Wild Robot #2) by Peter Brown
Shipwrecked on a remote, wild island, Robot Roz learned from the unwelcoming animal inhabitants and adapted to her surroundings–but can she survive the challenges of the civilized world and find her way home to Brightbill and the island?
Read MoreCinder
The first book in The Lunar Chronicles series, this book is the cyborg retelling of Cinderella and a great book to use to engage middle and high school girls in STEM and robotics.
Read MoreEdBlocks Programming Language
EdBlocks is a fully graphical robot programming language for the Edison robot that is super easy to use. A drag-and-drop block-based system, EdBlocks is intuitive and fun, even for younger users. Perfect for introducing anyone to programming, EdBlocks is ideal for students aged 8 to 12 years old. Click HERE to go to EdBlocks Resource…
Read MoreNick and Tesla’s Robot Army Rampage
Nick and Tesla are 11-year-old sleuths who use science and technology to save the day! In this adventure, a rash of robberies has hit the town of Half Moon Bay, and to catch the criminal, the pair will have to build several different robots. Step-by-step directions using mostly household items guide kids through building hoverbots,…
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