Computer Control : Knex workshop

Timetabling

The in school session will run for a complete day and will involve children working in teams designing and building a model that can be controlled via a computer programme written by the pupils. The groups will be introduced to control boxes and be given the opportunity to explore computer programming and the influence it has on our daily lives. The exact timing is flexible enough to fit around most break and lunchtime commitments. The session is designed to meet all the requirements of embedding ICT within the DT curriculum, with children designing their own models and writing their own programmes K’Nex is a very adaptable construction kit that will allow the pupils to experiment with structures, gears and other mechanisms while modelling their design. The children will use laptops connected to control boxes and use the ‘Control Station’ software to quickly programme their models.

How and Where

A member of the STEMworks team will run the session in school and will bring enough K’Nex kits, control boxes and laptops for up to 33 children to work in teams of 3.

How to book

Booking a session is easy, simply complete the enquiry form, and return to STEMworks. A member of our team will then contact you to have an initial discussion and arrange a suitabledate/time.

Key Stage 2 Maximum 33 pupils.

Full day workshop £220 

National Curriculum Links:

DT:                   1a,c, 3a,b,c, 4a,c, 5b,c

Science:           Sc3 1a

Maths:             Ma3 1c,h 2a,b,c

BoS                  1h

ICT:                  2b, 4a, 5c

Other Benefits for School

ECM                3b,c 4e

SEF                   1b, 4e, 5a,b, 6a

Other Teamwork, speaking & listening