Ranker, in about three minutes
An explainer of Meta Robotics' programme for ages 5–6
Ages 5–6
Ranker
From playful explorers to curious builders.
Curious about how things work, and ready to make them work.
Build with purposeCombine parts into moving models that reach simple goals.
Discover through experimentsObserve, ask questions, explore science and maths ideas.
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First steps in codingUse simple visual instructions to control movement.1What your child explores · Junior Builders
Robotics & STEM
Building models that show science and maths ideas in action.
Cause and effectHow parts work together
Project Build a Working Crane
Robotics & STEM programme
Junior Builders
BuildReal building parts, motors and step-by-step building sheets.
InvestigateTest movement, forces, machines and measurement.
ExplainUse STEM words, compare results and share ideas.
Six skills, every lessonFine motor skillsVisual-spatial awarenessLanguageSocial skillsPurposeful playCuriosity
12 science topics
TemperatureSoundColourDirectionShapeSpeedLightMotionForceEnergyGravityFriction
8 maths topics
Counting 1–50Double-digit comparisonAdditionSubtractionMeasurementDistance & weightPatternsSymmetry
Junior Builders · inside the lessons
Motorised models, real science
Lesson 1JeepSpeedDistance
How fast does it go, and how far?
Lesson 10Tower CranePulleyWeight
A wheel and rope lift the heavy load.
Lesson 16Sky CarouselGearsCounting by 2
Gears pass motion from wheel to wheel.
Lesson 29Wind VaneWind directionWind speed
Which way is the wind blowing, and how hard?
Junior Builders · 30 lessons
Thirty lessons. Thirty builds.
2What your child explores · Junior Robotic Coder
Robotics Coding
Arranging icon blocks to make a robot move and respond.
SequencingOrder changes the outcome
Project Programme a Moving Robot
Robotics coding programme
Junior Robotic Coder
BuildBuilding parts, motors, sensors and step-by-step sheets.
CodeLarge, colourful coding icons and guided missions.
TestWatch what happens, find mistakes and try again.
Six skills, every lessonLogical sequencingCause and effectProblem-solvingVisual-spatial skillsMathematical thinkingCoding confidence
12 coding concepts
Start & stopMotor directionMotor powerWait & timed actionsLoopsCommand sequencesParallel actionsSound & displayMessage blocksDistance sensorSound sensorCause & effect
8 maths & logic ideas
Number inputCount up & downAdd & subtractRandom inputDecimalsDistanceSpeed variationAngles & timing
Junior Robotic Coder · inside the lessons
Build it, code it, test it
Lesson 1Traffic LightStartLightWait
Commands run in order, one after another.
Lesson 5Merry-Go-RoundLoopNumber input
Repeat the same commands again and again.
Lesson 7Tag Along RobotDistance sensorWait
Sense how near a friend is, then follow.
Lesson 28House MoverTestingDebugging
Find the mistake, fix it, test again.
Junior Robotic Coder · 30 lessons
Thirty lessons. Thirty builds.
3What your child explores · Junior Computer Scientist
Digital Creativity
Making simple interactive stories and games with icon-based blocks.
StorytellingExpressing ideas
Project Create an Interactive Story
Stories, animation and games
Junior Computer Scientist
ImagineChoose characters, plan a story or game, design scenes.
CodeBig visual blocks for motion, looks, sound, loops and messages.
CreateAnimate, test the experience and share the finished project.
Six skills, every lessonDigital literacyCreativityLogical sequencingProblem-solvingStorytellingCoding confidence
12 coding concepts
Motion blocksLooks & visibilityStart & end eventsSequencingRepeat loopsSpeed & timingScene switchingMessage passingSprite interactionRandomnessConditionsGame outcomes
8 design skills
Character designScene compositionStory structureAnimation effectsInteractive controlsScoring & feedbackSimulationCreative expression
Junior Computer Scientist · inside the lessons
From story to game
Project 1Let's DanceSequencingMotion blocks
One block after another makes the dance.
Project 2Savannah RaceLoopsMessages
A repeat block, then a message names the winner.
Project 12Whack-A-MoleRandomnessEventsScoring
Moles pop up at random. Tap one to score.
Project 17Bunny Maze RunnerLogicConditions
Touch a wall? Back to the start.
Junior Computer Scientist · 20 projects
Twenty projects. Twenty creations.
Inside a 90-minute lesson
Five steps, every week
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ExploreDiscover ideas and ask questions2
BuildConstruct models and experiment3
CodeCreate instructions and test them4
PlayApply learning hands-on★
SharePresent creations and celebratePart of the NEBULA™ Learning Model
A learning journey
Step two of five
Ranker lays the groundwork for High-Ranker. Progression follows each child's ability and readiness.
Ages 3–4AdapterExplore through play
This oneAges 5–6RankerBuild and discover
Ages 7–9High-RankerCode and create
Ages 10–12AceAdvanced solutions
Ages 13+KingReal-world engineering
Ranker at a glance
The curriculum at a glance
5–6years old
90minutes, once a week
80lessons and projects in the curriculum
2 of 5levels on the pathway, from age 3 to the teens
Junior Builders · 30 lessonsJunior Robotic Coder · 30 lessonsJunior Computer Scientist · 20 projects
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Based on the Ranker programme page at metarobotics.sg. Model photos, project screens and curriculum details come from the Junior Builders, Junior Robotic Coder and Junior Computer Scientist videos. Other illustrations are original; speech bubbles are illustrative. The voice-over uses your device’s built-in speech voice, so it sounds a little different on each device.