Library STEAM program offers curriculum for homeschoolers

  • MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD Lauren Martin builds her robot project. Each student has use of a computer tablet with instructions and a controller. The library’s robotics initiative has grown since the program started in 2017. Sessions are offered for homeschool and public school students.
    MONIQUE BRAND | DISPATCH RECORD Lauren Martin builds her robot project. Each student has use of a computer tablet with instructions and a controller. The library’s robotics initiative has grown since the program started in 2017. Sessions are offered for homeschool and public school students.

    The Foundation Room at the Lampasas Public Library mirrored the NASA science lab Tuesday morning, as close to a dozen homeschool students – all girls – built mini robots using LEGO Education BricQ Motion Prime sets.

    The robotics effort engages elementary school students in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) learning as they experiment with forces, motion and interactions…