The La Mirada Library invites young children interested in science to the latest MākMō session, Coding with Ozobots, on Thursday, September 12th. Learn the fundamentals of coding by using markers to give instructions to a robot. Participants will use different color codes to drive their own mini robot, or Ozobot, around to meet different goals. Coding with Ozobots is for children ages 5 – 12 years old.
Ozobot is a robotic platform that empowers coding and STEAM education for grades K–12. The company was founded in 2012 by Nader Hamda, with a mission to prepare all children to succeed by providing access to 21st-century skills regardless of grade level, gender, or socioeconomic status. Kids of all ages can take command of Ozobots with 2 Ways to Code: with screens with OzoBlockly and screen-free with Color Codes. OzoBlockly, powered by Google’s Blockly, offers five skill levels for beginners to master coders. Color Codes, made with markers or stickers on paper, teach basic coding concepts, debugging, and critical thinking through hands-on lessons and activities.
MākMō vehicles are a mobile delivery system to support makerspaces and promote Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) programs in the LA County Library system. The maker mobiles travel throughout LA County, bringing creative programming to our libraries and local community events. Hands-on activities include computer coding, robotics, 3D printing, cardboard construction, and much more.
Makmo sessions take place at the La Mirada Library in the Civic Center on La Mirada Boulevard and will run from 3:30 to 4:30 pm.
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