BrickLAB Tech Ultimate Kit for Grades K-4

PCS Edventures

$1,295.00
SKU:
CLPC-BLTU-BL
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Grades:
4-6
Contact Hours:
12-15
Group Size:
1-2
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Student Growth and Creativity!

BrickLAB Tech (formerly BrickLAB After-School)

Housing 12, two-hour units, BrickLAB Tech combines the power of collaborative learning with the art of engineering design in an exploration of society’s leading technologies. Expand your learners’ creative thinking and problem-solving skills with captivating, hands-on STEM projects that dive into iterative engineering challenges, survey the history of the world’s industries and build an understanding of technology’s ethical effects on the environment and society. As the perfect addition to any program seeking to add a diverse range of projects and learning avenues, BrickLAB Tech is reusable, easily integrated and primed to invigorate your space.

BrickLAB Tech utilizes the PCS Edventures' signature BrickLAB Brick, a STEM manipulative specifically designed to provide students of all ages with a platform for creative and innovative thinking. As a complete learning set, out of the box, BrickLAB Tech provides opportunities for authentic discovery and collaboration, all while promoting technological literacy. Whether instructors are implementing the easy-to-follow modules or integrating the materials into their own semester plans, this kit accommodates a variety of learning styles and student levels.

The BrickLAB Tech curriculum comes in five different grade levels (K-4), with enough supplies to instruct up to 30 students at once. With over 24 contact hours in every package, each two-hour unit challenges your learners to investigate STEM through manipulative-based learning. If they’re brainstorming and improving pollution solutions or engaging with the science behind manufactured goods and medical technology, take your students on a STEMventure today with BrickLAB Tech.

Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4
Students: Up to 30
Contact Hours: 24+ per grade level

Subject Targets:

Technology, Engineering Design

Recommended Settings:

  • Before & After-School Programs

Each Activity Includes:

  • Intro Discussion
  • Step-By-Step Build Instructions
  • Engineering Challenge
  • Real World Extension
  • Small Group Extension
  • Written Activity
  • Assessment
  • Final Class Challenge

Curriculum Topics:

Kindergarten

  • Human-Made Tools & Natural Objects
  • Materials & Build Plans
  • Scientific Technology
  • Helpful & Harmful Tools
  • Pollution & Recycling
  • Human Wants & Needs
  • History of Shelters & Lights
  • Creativity & Design
  • Problem Solving
  • Design Process
  • Directions & Symbols
  • Everyday Products

Grade 1

  • Human-Made Tools & Natural Objects
  • Human-Made & Natural Systems
  • Pollution & Recycling
  • Human Wants & Needs
  • History of Buildings
  • Inquiry & Communication
  • Observation & Troubleshooting
  • Brainstorming & Improving Solutions
  • Safety & Symbols
  • Solar & Wind Energy
  • Manufactured Goods
  • Construction Technology

Grade 2

  • Human-Made Tools & Natural Objects
  • Materials & Build Plans
  • Helpful & Harmful Technology
  • Human Wants & Needs
  • History of Farming & Fishing
  • Inquiry & Communication
  • Problem Solving & Engineering Design
  • Brainstorming & Improving Solutions
  • Data Collection & Safety
  • Gravity & Energy Conservation
  • Manufactured Goods
  • Construction Technology

 

Grade 3

  • Simple Machines & Ancient Cultures
  • Problem Solving & Constraints
  • Scientific Technology
  • Helpful & Harmful Technology
  • Compost & Energy Efficiency
  • Product Demand & Marketing
  • History of Tools & Boats
  • Engineering Design Process
  • Brainstorming & Modeling
  • Innovation & Inquiry
  • Problem Solving
  • Medical Technology

Grade 4

  • Innovation's Impact on Society
  • Measurements & Parameters
  • Science & Integrated Technology
  • Clean Water
  • Directions & Maps
  • Design Trade-Offs
  • Medical Technology
  • Agricultural Technology
  • Electricity & Nuclear Power
  • Symbols & Codes
  • Transportation Technology
  • Manufactured Goods

 

Reusability and Expansion:


Components

Complete Program Includes:

BrickLAB Tech comes with all the supplies needed for 30 students to complete 24 hours of activities:

  • Instructor Guide: 1 per grade level
  • BrickLAB Bricks: 6500+
  • Brick Separator: 1
  • Mesh Bag (for cleaning bricks): 1
  • Storage Tubs: 2

Curriculum Printed Copy Includes:

Instructor Guide only.

Curriculum Digital Download Includes:

Instructor Guide only.

Customer Quotes

“Great products...one of the best curriculum's out there, great help for teaching our video class”

- Christine R., Principal, Trinity Lutheran School, Kalispell, MT

“Screenwriting was awesome, our kids really loved these activities. It was also really nice to provide such a creative curriculum that addresses the standards in such a fun way.”

- Heather S., Director, After School, City of Fairfield, CA

“Having taught at the high school and college level, I was impressed with this curriculum. The materials and guidance were well put together and very thoughtful.”

- Michael L., Artist, Shea After School, Syracuse, NY

“This amazing program has enabled my students to comprehend the process of forensic science as well as the sophisticated vocabulary encompassed in the program's lessons.”

- Erica T., Freehold Public Schools, Freehold, NJ

“This is a well organized course that I would highly recommend to other programs.”

- Chad S., Teacher, School #18, Buffalo, NY

“The program is awesome! I’m doing it as part of an after school enrichment time. Our kids really enjoy the projects and it’s wonderful to use as everything is provided.”

- Karen S.,Teacher, Olympic Middle School, WA

“This is the perfect kind of activity for afterschool. It’s fun; students learn by getting involved. Everybody wants to be a part of it!”

- Kim L., Program Leader, Child and Adolescent Treatment Services, Buffalo NY

“They love it…it’s awesome. Kids are dying to get in it!”

- Audrey A., Teacher, Clifford Marshall Elementary School, Quincy, MA

“The Missing Money Mystery was very easy to follow. The children had such a great time at it, we even allowed our group to re-enact the entire mystery. This mystery was fantastic, and we are looking forward to our next exercise!”

- Jackie. J., Director/Detective, Hempstead P.A.L., Hempstead, NY

“The students were engaged and enjoyed the experiments. The story keeps the activities meaningful and provided an interested way to connect Florida Standards. The teacher’s manual was easy to follow and materials in the kits made it very convenient for set up. Overall, this is a great thing to do in afterschool and during the summer!”

- Betty C., Teacher, Genesis Center, Leesburg FL

“Playing with Percussion offers an exciting doorway to exploring percussion, communication skills and learning about different cultures.”

- Sheila K., Site Leader, Accord Corp, Youth Services Division, Belfast NY

“Our kids enjoyed making their own instruments, especially sanding. Playing all those grooves at the end was a lot of fun!”

- Nina P., Music teacher, Napa, CA

“The Cookie Jar Mystery was such a big hit at the middle school…which has been tough.”

- Charlie E., Teacher, Lexington County Schools, SC

“The Cookie Jar Mystery went really well, the kids talked about it for weeks. They were very excited and intrigued with the hands-on activities and I really enjoyed teaching it!”

- Brook T.,Teacher, Lincoln Middle Schools, TN
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