An all new workshop! Teachers: build and program a Parallax Boe Bot Robot, worth $150, that can be taken back to your classroom and remain part of your teaching practice. The robot can run on the floor and perform a myriad of motions, sounds, and tasks, or it can sit on your desk and provide instructions to students or move to music. The robot will follow a line, navigate a path on the floor, use LED's, singsongs, follow the leader and use infrared and ultrasonic sensors. The programming language is simple and requires little computer skills. Robots are used in auto, medical, and manufacturing industries, military, and many science fiction films. Building and programming a robot is a combination of mechanics, electronics, and problem solving. Get your students interested and excited about the field of engineering, mechatronics, and software development. This course requires very minor construction or computer programming skills. Construction will be followed by a series of hands-on activities and projects that will introduce teachers to basic robotic concepts. Students as young as third grade, plus middl­e school, high school, technical school, and engineering school have successfully used this robot and its accessories. While the main focus of this session is robotics, time may allow for several physical science activities, labs, and demonstrations.