LeXT Classes
Curriculum
At LeXT Robo Academy, our LEGO curriculum is broken up into 3 main sections, designed for students to progress through an 11 level system. At the completion of each level, students will take a comprehensive test to ensure they have mastered the section before moving onto the next level.
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Level 1-3 classes are designed for students aged 4-7, and are predominately focused on building.
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Level 4-7 classes are designed for students aged 6-10, and are a mix between building and basic coding.
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Level 8-11 classes are designed for students aged 9-14, and are focused on advanced building and coding.
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Robotics Masters Classes are designed for students 12 and Up, and focus on First Tech Challenge Team, CAD, 3D Printing, Java, Python, Combat Robotics, and other collaborative robotics projects.
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Our curriculum is designed to provide an extensive deep dive into robotics using the LEGO Education and other robotics kits. Starting at age 4 with basic LEGO building and and ending at age 18, we have something for every age group. Following graduation from LEGO classes, students at LeXT Robo Academy can begin competing in FTC, or enrolling in CAD, Java, or Python classes. These classes help prepare students for a career in Computer Science Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, and Structural Engineering and are designed to introduce students to potential careers!
01*
Rookie Engineers
Level 01 classes are designed for students aged 4-6, and are a great introduction to the field of STEM. In level 01 classes, students will learn about creating stable structures and using multiple point connections. They will then apply these skills onto hands-on LEGO builds, creating builds such as windmills, monuments, and transportation vessels. Level 01 classes are one hour long, meet once a week, and usually take place from 2:30-3:30. Students aged 4-5 with no prior robotics experience will usually begin at Level 01.
02
Little Explorers
Level 02 classes are designed for students aged 4-6, and are a great way to build upon the lessons of level 01. In level 02 classes, students will learn about different types of pegs, balancing weight, using levers, and stabilizing builds. They will then apply these skills onto hands-on LEGO builds, creating builds such as city vehicles, racecars, and Ferris wheels. At level 02, students begin using basic motors. Level 02 classes are one hour long, take place once a week, and usually take place from 2:30-3:30.
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Junior Engineers
Level 03 classes are designed for students aged 5-7, and are the conclusion to the building section of classes. In level 03 classes, students will continue their use of motors, while also learning about gear boxes and scissor lifts. They will then apply these skills onto hands-on LEGO builds, creating builds such as handcuffs, draw bridges, and ships. Level 03 classes are one hour long, take place once a week, and usually take place from 2:30-3:30. Students aged 6 with no prior robotics experience will usually begin at Level 03
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Little Architects
Level 04 classes are designed for students aged 7-9, and are arguably the most important series of classes in our entire curriculum, due to the introduction of coding. In level 04 classes, students will learn about using EV3 and coding, creating parallelograms and truss structures, using forever loops, and creating gear ratios. They will then apply these skills onto hands-on LEGO builds, creating builds such as the truss tower and the elevator. Level 04 classes are two hours long, meet once a week, and usually take place from 4:00-6:00. Students aged 7-8 with no prior robotics experience will begin at Level 04.
05
Robot Engineers
Level 05 classes are designed for students aged 7-9, and are when students begin incorporating sensors and more advanced coding into their builds. In level 05 classes, students will learn about "Repeat Until" and "Wait Until" statements in coding, worm gears, and touch sensors. They will then apply these skills onto hands-on LEGO builds, creating builds such as the bumper car and the forklift. Level 05 classes are two hours long, meet once a week, and usually take place from 4:00-6:00.
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Little Directors
Level 06 classes are designed for students aged 8-10, and are a continuation of the lessons learned in levels 4 & 5. In level 06 classes, students will learn about conditional statements, degrees in a circle, inequalities, and color sensors. They will then apply these skills onto hands-on LEGO builds, creating line-following cars, completing a maze, and creating a paper-airplane launcher. Level 06 classes are two hours long, meet once a week, and usually take place from 4:00-6:00. Students aged 9 with no prior robotics experience will begin at Level 06.
07
Problem Solver
Level 07 classes are designed for students aged 8-10, and conclude the second series of classes. In level 07 classes, students will learn about basic logical statements, the ultrasonic sensor, rack gears, and "If, Then, Else" statements. They will then apply these skills onto hands-on LEGO builds, creating builds such as SUMO bots, cars that never fall off a table, and ball sorters. Level 07 classes are two hours long, meet once a week, and usually take place from 4:00-6:00.
08*
Coding Master
Level 08 classes are designed for students aged 10-11, and are when students begin incorporating advanced coding into their builds. In level 08 classes, students will learn about properly distributing weight on their robots, linkages, and port defaults. They will then apply these skills onto hands-on LEGO builds, creating. Students who are interested in participating in First Lego League will begin in this age group. Students aged 10 with no prior robotics experience will begin at Level 08.
09*
Participants
Level 09 classes are designed for students aged 10 and Up, and are a great introduction to integral robotics principles and coding. In level 09 classes, students will learn about creating robots that utilize gyro sensors and learn to make autonomous and remote control programs and builds. They will also begin working learning about advanced programming, including variables and proportional loops. Students aged 11 with no prior robotics experience will begin at Level 09.
10
Competitor
Level 10 classes are designed for students ages 11 and Up, and gears towards learning the inner workings of every day machines. In level 10 classes, students will learn how transmissions, suspension, differentials and other car based mechanisms. They will continue learning about different coding skills such as making functions and MyBlocks, and learn about arrays and lists. The students will also learn to code a game using the display of the EV3 or Spike Prime.
11
Winner
Level 11 classes are designed for students aged 12 and Up, and deep dives into advanced robotics concepts. In level 11 classes, students will learn about PID control loops to aid robots in driving, turning, and controlling mechanisms smoothly. They will explore doing multiple tasks at the same time with efficiency. Students in this age group will transition into text based coding using either Python or Java while being introduced to First Tech Challenge.
Moving up - Assessments
When a student is ready to move on to the next level, they will be given a short exam by one of our instructors. Students will usually move between levels every 3-6 months, depending on their overall progress and performance. Exams are split into two parts: a written portion and a demonstration portion. During the demonstration, students are expected to demonstrate a practical skill they have learned to their instructor. For example, an instructor may ask them to code a robot to drive left. For the written portion, students will be asked to answer questions related to their learning. For example, a written question may ask a student what a truss structure is, what forces allow it to work, and how it is used in engineering. Overall, exams are designed to make sure that students are retaining the information they are given. Upon completion of an exam, students will be given a certificate and will move on to the next level.