* Arriving January 2025 *
Designed for middle and high school students, Blueprint Engineering introduces mechanical and electrical engineering concepts through powered prototypes that can be built within a single class period. The construction of these builds helps develop creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration skills that are valuable both within and beyond the classroom walls.
"We're excited to introduce Blueprint Engineering as our next phase in transforming hands-on, project-based STEM education," said Paul Copioli, CEO of Sphero. "By providing students with tools to solve real-world engineering challenges, we're helping them develop skills to succeed in their future career goals and choices. We’re excited to expand our offerings to further fulfill our mission and to support Career and Technical Education (CTE).”
Blueprint Engineering is the next development in the Sphero Blueprint product line, featuring the addition of power, motors, and sensors to advance concepts introduced with Blueprint Build. The new Engineering kits allow students to construct real-world builds using reusable components like trusses, gears, and pulleys to apply the fundamentals of mechanical engineering. Students can then power their builds by adding electronic Bits to create working prototypes that demonstrate the principles of electrical engineering.
Blueprint Engineering teaches the fundamentals of mechanical and electrical engineering, engineering design, physics, and robotics. As educators and students progress through the curriculum, they can tackle increasingly complex engineering challenges with confidence and ease.
Key Features of Sphero Blueprint Engineering:
- Quick & Easy Prototyping: Assemble and disassemble a simple or complex build, all within a single class period.
- Real-World Applications: Standards-aligned curriculum that connects to real-world experiences and career paths.
- Teaches Foundational Engineering Principles: Get hands-on experience with the foundations of engineering.
- No programming is required.
Blueprint Engineering Kits are designed for a 2:1 student-to-kit ratio for the best learning experience. The Class Pack options, available in quantities of 10 or 15-unit Packs, are ideal for bringing this hands-on learning experience to an entire classroom or a makerspace environment. Class Packs include teacher guides, bins for easy storage, and enough learning materials for an entire class to build and work simultaneously.
Includes:
* 5 Kits (each kit includes: * 355 mechanical parts, * 17 electrical Bits, * A large storage bin, * A small storage bin, * 10x Challenge Cards)
* Plus 1x Printed Educator Guide Book
* For more online resources - including Downloadable guides, lessons & unit plans visit https://edu.sphero.com/blueprint
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