Computer Science & AI Kit 6-8 Reviews
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“The LEGO Education Computer Science and AI platform shifts away from traditional hub-based builds, focusing instead on a distributed system that emphasizes coding, collaboration, and classroom structure. The mix of system and technic elements supports a range of guided builds, while the color-coded instructions and expanded project library create a more organized, group-oriented building process. Its hardware is simpler than previous robotics platforms, but the integrated software and curriculum make it a more complete and forward-looking... More educational system.”
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Computer Science & AI Kit 6-8 currently ranks #15 out of the top most owned sets in Education Science.
About Education Science

The LEGO Education Computer Science & AI subtheme is a 2026 classroom-ready, standards-aligned learning line that introduces students to computer science and artificial intelligence through hands-on LEGO building paired with the block-based LEGO Education Coding Canvas. The line launched with three grade-band kits shipping in April 2026: 45520 for grades K-2, 45521 for grades 3-5, and 45522 for grades 6-8. The grade 6-8 kit contains 379 bricks along with interactive hardware including a double motor, single motor, color sensor, controller, connection cards, a USB charging cable, and a stackable storage box. Designed for groups of four students, kits are sold standalone or as larger classroom bundles.
Science was introduced in 2025 and currently consists of 19 sets.
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Classroom-ready, standards-aligned Computer Science & AI kits for grades 6-8, designed to drive outcomes through hands-on learning.
379 LEGO® bricks, providing limitless hands-on possibilities
Intuitive-to-teach scope and sequence across 6 units
Building instructions
Interactive hardware
1 double motor
1 single motor
1 color sensor
1 controller
2 connection cards
1 USB charging cable
Sturdy stackable box
Classroom bundles include 6 kits along with:
3 multi-chargers
Teacher Portal
Six units:
Basics
Loops
Conditionals
Variables
Functions
AI & Data
Student-facing lesson presentations
Teacher facilitation notes
Getting-started materials
Teacher support
Coding Canvas
Lightweight, responsive web application (also available as iOS app)
Designed to be intuitive and safe
Easy to use and works seamlessly in your classroom
Block-based coding for all ages (icon and word)
Lessons accessed with a PIN—no student logins or passwords
Projects saved locally
Safe AI learning
Develops...
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