Kangaroo-Australia

Students explore kangaroos and their unique adaptations in Australian habitats, learning about marsupials, powerful legs, tails, and pouches. After discovering how kangaroos move, jump, and care for their young, students build a LEGO WeDo 2.0 kangaroo model and program it to move in a repeating “jumping” motion using motor control and timing blocks.

"Learn key facts about kangaroos, including habitat, diet, life cycle, and movement Understand what makes marsupials different from other mammals Build a functional LEGO WeDo 2.0 kangaroo model Use motor blocks to simulate hopping and movement Program loops and timing blocks to repeat actions Practice sequencing and basic automation in robotics"

"Animal science: Kangaroo habitats, adaptations, and marsupial life cycle Movement modeling: Using motors to simulate jumping behavior Coding basics: Motor power, direction, timed motion, and repeat loops Algorithmic thinking: Creating continuous motion through cycles STEM connection: Translating real animal movement into robotic behavior"

Lion-Africa

Students learn about lions, their habitats in African grasslands and plains, and their behavior as social animals living in prides. After exploring lion communication, hunting roles, and life cycle, students build a LEGO WeDo 2.0 lion model and program it to react to movement—standing up and roaring when something approaches, then returning to rest using sensors, sound, and motors.

"Learn key facts about lions, including habitat, social structure, and communication Understand predator behavior and how lions use sound and movement Build a functional LEGO WeDo 2.0 lion model Use the distance sensor to detect nearby objects Program movement, sound, and timing to simulate lion behavior Practice loops, waits, and sensor-based reactions"

"Animal science: Lion habitats, pride behavior, communication, and conservation Sensor-based interaction: Distance sensor triggers movement and sound Robotics skills: Motors control body movement; sound blocks create roars Coding concepts: Event-driven actions, loops, waits, and sequencing STEM connection: Modeling real animal behavior through robotics and coding"

Elephant-Asia

Students discover elephants from Africa and Asia, learning about their habitats, physical features, and unique adaptations such as trunks, tusks, and large ears. After exploring fun facts and comparing elephant species, students build a LEGO WeDo 2.0 elephant model and program it to move using motor controls and keyboard commands.

" Understand where elephants live and how they adapt to their environments Learn the differences between African and Asian elephants Build a functional LEGO WeDo 2.0 elephant model Program forward, backward, and stopped movement using motor power and timing blocks Use start-on-key-press blocks to control multiple actions Practice basic sequencing and control logic"

"Animal knowledge: Elephant habitats, diet, adaptations, and species differences Engineering skills: Building a moving model inspired by real animals Coding basics: Event control, motor direction, power, and timed movement Algorithmic thinking: Sequencing actions and controlling robot behavior STEM connection: Understanding how real animal motion can be modeled with robotics and code"

Bear-North America

Students learn about bears from around the world—their habitats, behaviors, diets, and unique adaptations such as hibernation and strong senses. After exploring fun facts and comparing different bear species, students build their own LEGO WeDo 2.0 bear model. They then program it to “walk” through a forest scene using display blocks and motor controls, combining biology with hands-on robotics.

"Understand key characteristics of bears, including species differences, habitats, diet, and life cycle Learn how bears survive seasonal changes through hibernation and adaptation Build a functional LEGO WeDo 2.0 bear model following instructions Use display, motor power, and timing blocks to create animated bear movement Practice sequencing code to begin, run, and end an action Strengthen problem-solving and introductory robotics skills through guided programming"

"Animal science: Students gain knowledge about bear species, global habitats, behaviors, and survival strategies Robotics basics: Introduction to display background, display modes, and motor control blocks Programming skills: Using “motor on for,” direction, and sequence blocks to animate movement Algorithmic thinking: Understanding ordered steps and simple program flow Creativity & connection: Seeing how real animal behavior can be modeled with coding and engineering"

Alligator-South America

In this lesson, students explore the world of alligators and their habitats while learning how these animals live, hunt, and survive. After discovering fun facts and the alligator’s life cycle, students build their own LEGO WeDo 2.0 alligator model. They then program it to react to “prey” using the distance sensor—opening and closing its mouth automatically. The class blends biology, engineering, and coding to make learning both hands-on and exciting.

"Understand key alligator facts and behaviors Build a functional LEGO alligator model Use the distance sensor to trigger mouth movement Program loops, waits, and conditional reactions Practice basic algorithmic thinking"

"Animal knowledge: Students learn about alligators’ habitats, diet, life cycle, adaptations, and surprising behaviors. Sensor-based robotics: Distance sensor triggers real-world–like reactions in the LEGO alligator. Interactive coding: Students use motor blocks, sensor conditions, and timing to create natural animal behavior. Algorithmic thinking: The alligator repeats actions using loops and responds to the environment automatically. STEM connection: Shows how biology + coding + engineering help us understand and model animal behavior."