LEGO Education

Attention 2008 FLL Teams!

2008-07-31T20:54:00Z

While assembling this year's Climate Connections Mission Model Set for shipping, three elements were inadvertently left out. The error was caught before any sets were mailed to teams, but not in time to include the missing elements inside the shipping box. Instead, a small bag with the missing elements is included inside the packing slip pouch on the side of the Mission Model Set box.

The bag will include the following:

One 1x4 SYSTEM brick, white
Two cross axles with grooves, red

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and encourage you to contact LEGO Education at 866-349-5346 if you receive your set and do not find the bag of elements or have questions regarding the set.

TETRIX by Pitsco Coming Soon!

2008-07-28T21:25:00Z

TETRIX by Pitsco is a revolutionary new metal building system developed for use in high schools! Designed by Pitsco, Inc. and sold by LEGO Education, TETRIX is fully compatible with LEGO Technic, the building system used with LEGO MINDSTORMS.

A unique LEGO connector joins the metal with LEGO elements, creating a path for older students to complete more challenging projects while continuing to use the LEGO NXT Intelligent Brick as the controller.

The metal system will be available in August 2008 for use in the FIRST Tech Challenge and in January 2009 for implementation in schools.

To view TETRIX in action, click here!

H.A.L.E. To Launch Tuesday!

2008-07-28T14:24:00Z

H.A.L.E. (High Altitude LEGO Extravaganza) is set to launch shortly after sunrise (PST) on Tuesday, July 29, 2008!

The event, developed to help commemorate the 10th Anniversary of LEGO MINDSTORMS, will carry LEGO MINDSTORMS-based payloads into the Earth's stratosphere. At that altitude, H.A.L.E. will be above 99.9% of the atmosphere. The payloads will be exposed to extreme cold and radiation. The sky will look black and the curvature of the Earth will be evident.

To learn more about H.A.L.E. and the various payloads participating in this event, log onto NevadaSat. A real time relay will be provided to view the event as it happens! (Instructions are made available on the NevadaSat website.)

Pneumatic Sets On Sale Now!

2008-07-15T13:40:00Z

The science of compressed air has made a return to LEGO Education as pre-orders for the new Mechanisms Pneumatics Add-On Set begin!

Designed to work with LEGO Education's Motorized Mechanisms Set, the new Pneumatics Add-On Set enables students to explore power systems, sequence and control, pressure, kinetic and potential energy, prototyping and more through the use of compressed air.

The set and corresponding Mechanisms Pneumatics Activity Pack feature 14 principle model activities that introduce students to the basics of pneumatics. In addition, four main models and activities, and two additional open-ended problem-solving activities thoroughly educate students about compressed air.

The set features 31 specialty elements including pumps, cylinders, valves, an air tank, tubes and a manometer. The activity pack is delivered on CD-ROM and includes video clips of real-life machines, printable worksheets, and teacher materials.

The Mechanisms Pneumatics Add-On Set is available for order now! Sets will ship September 1, just in time for the new school year!

Not Your Typical Classroom

2008-06-02T18:19:00Z

Based in Southlake, Texas, the first US-based LEGO Education Center has been welcoming children through its doors for nearly a year. Offering a variety of courses each focusing on hands-on learning through the use of LEGO Education sets and curriculum, trained Center staff teach essential skills to children ages 3-12. Everything from free play for preschoolers to robotic design and programming for pre-teens is available.

To read more about the Center's program, structure and future, check out this feature article from the April/May issue of The Pitsco Network, Not Your Typical Classroom.

Interested in having a LEGO Education Center in your backyard? CLICK HERE to send us your contact information including name, address, phone number and email. All submitted information will be kept in a database and if a Center is planned in your area, we will contact you with the details!

New Robotics Products...

2008-06-02T14:17:00Z

For all those LEGO robotics enthusiasts out there, here is a sneak-peak at what is new or improved for the coming year!

LEGO NXT for Robolab
The Unofficial LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Inventor's Guide
The Young Inventors' Project with LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT
Classroom Activities for the Busy Teacher: NXT
LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Zoo
HiTechnic IRLink Sensor for NXT
Infrared Electronic Ball
LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Power Programming
Mechanisms Pneumatics Add-On Set and Add-On Value Pack
Preparing Your Team for FLL Compettition

For a listing of featured products, new items and clearanced products, log onto http://www.legoeducation.com/!