LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime Set
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The Story
The LEGO Education SPIKE Prime Set is a comprehensive STEAM and coding learning solution designed for students in grades 4-12. It combines colorful LEGO building elements with intuitive hardware and drag-and-drop coding software based on Scratch to teach critical thinking, problem-solving, and 21st-century skills through engaging, hands-on projects.
add_circle The Upside
- check Engaging, hands-on approach to teaching coding and engineering concepts suitable for various skill levels
- check Comprehensive package with hardware, software, and curriculum materials reduces setup time for educators
- check Durable construction and organized storage system promotes classroom efficiency and longevity
remove_circle The Downside
- close Premium pricing may be prohibitive for some schools or individual buyers
- close Requires compatible tablets or computers and may have software compatibility considerations
- close Primarily designed for classroom use, which may limit appeal for casual home users
Specifications & features
Key features
- check_circle Programmable Hub with 6 I/O ports, 5x5 light matrix, Bluetooth, speaker, 6-axis gyro, and rechargeable battery
- check_circle Includes Distance Sensor, Force Sensor, Color Sensor, Large Motor, 2 Medium Motors, and over 500 LEGO Technic elements
- check_circle Intuitive drag-and-drop coding environment based on Scratch for tablets and computers, with Python programming support for advanced students
- check_circle Comprehensive curriculum with 3 unit plans aligned to STEAM standards, optimized for 45-minute lessons
- check_circle Durable storage box with sorting trays for easy organization and cleanup
Specifications
Piece Count
523
Recommended Age
Grades 4-12
Hub Connectivity
Bluetooth
Hub Ports
6 input/output
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