Robot wranglers teach science to kids

RobotCity Workshop on Sheffield Avenue in Chicago offers a technological haven for learning science the fun way. The robot wranglers who work there explain the ins and outs of the robotics world. And enthusiasts of all ages can attend workshops where they learn to build robots and even how to program them.

Jacob Gold, 11, found the shop on his way home from school and hes spending much of his summer learning science here. Meet him and other robot impresarios in the video and see how making the toys spurs learning in electronics, engineering and design. Although robotics and engineering are not found on most kids curriculum, Dr. Steven McGee of Northwestern University says participating in robotics is a great way to complement childrens education and spark their interest in science.

Originally posted on Medill Reports: http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id=138743.

In this video: Jacob Gold, Matthew Rogoski, Dr. Steven McGee, Tara S. Kerpelman,

Shot, edited and produced by Tara S. Kerpelman in August 2009.

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