Inspired by Jasmine Warga’s “A Rover’s Story,” this workshop, led by our expert facilitator Michael Griffith, will immerse you in the world of Edison robots and their coding platforms: EdBlocks, EdScratch, and EdPy. Over three days, you’ll engineer solutions to challenges inspired by the book and develop practical skills to bring the excitement of robotics to your classroom.
**What’s Included: **
– Hands-on training with Edison robots
– Exploration of coding platforms (EdBlocks, EdScratch, EdPy)
– Engaging activities and challenges aligned with “A Rover’s Story”
Teachers will receive a STEMAZing kit with 10 v3 Edison robots, 2 EdMats, 2 Edgrids, 2 EdCreate kits, chargers and more. Everything you need to establish a small army of programmable robots will be included in the STEMAZing kit valued at more than $450.
Audience: 3rd-12th Grade Teachers from Southern Arizona
Facilitator: Michael Griffith – STEMAZing Robot General
Location: TBD
Course Dates: Tuesday, June 17- Thursday, June 19, 2025
Cost: $75 for three days of world-class professional development AND a STEMAZing Kit valued at more than $450. Breakfast & Lunch included.
Register: https://schoolspimagov.wildapricot.org/event-6152267
Scholarships are available, email amanda.mcpherson@pima.gov
Tucson Values Teachers is providing limited scholarships for educators to attend PD opportunities, if you are interested, click here for more information
- For questions regarding this resource, please contact The STEMAZing Project.
- Contact Name: Amanda McPherson
- Phone No: 5207248395
- Email Address: amanda.mcpherson@pima.gov