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Robotics & Programming with LEGO Mindstorm EV3


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Build Robots With LEGO!

Pathway: Robotics + Engineering Stage: Intermediate
Age:  9-12 Grade (US): 4-7

In this course, you will design, build and program robots using LEGO’s most advanced robotics technology– the powerful MINDSTORMS® EV3. EV3 features an easy-to-use graphical programming language that makes it easy to immediately begin simple robotics programming and then advance into developing more complex algorithms. Classmates work in pairs or individually to complete projects and compete in a tournament. This course has a focus on the engineering design process, building, and programming using EV3. Advanced extensions generally provide additional design, programming and building opportunities.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WoeXupS8lBFTQ93K1udLnnBTDSkBuBC3/view?usp=sharingLearning Outcomes

Students will be able to…

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Use the engineering design process

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follow building guides

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program using EV3

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analyze data using sensor feedback

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problem-solve

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innovate and build a completely new LEGO robot

Students will create...

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a portfolio of LEGO designs on LEGO Digital Designer and/or slideshow of projects

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programs using the EV3 software

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a robot that can complete a given challenge

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different building and programming approaches based on trial-and-error

 

Career Pathways 

Mechanical Engineer, Programmer, Robotics, Inventor

Here is the course outline:

Unit 1: Intro to LEGO Robotics

Learn about the parts you can work with, and build your first LEGO Robot!

7 sections
Lesson 1.1: Welcome and Introductions
Lesson 1.1 Handout & Robot Pictures Submission Dropbox
Lesson 1.2: Cataloging Parts and First Build
Lesson 1.3: Motors and Foundational Build
Lesson 1.3 First Photo of Robot & Me Submission Dropbox
Lesson 1.4: Remote Controls & Obstacle Course
Lesson 1.4 Obstacle Course Photo Submission Dropbox

Unit 2: Sensors and Programming

Learn to program your robot, and how to use sensors!

3 sections
Lesson 2.1: Intro to EV3 Programming
Lesson 2.2: Intro to Sensors
Lesson 2.3: Challenge: Avoid the Robot

Unit 3: Different types of Robots

Create robots that can walk and make music!

2 sections
Lesson 3.1: Wheelless Robots
Lesson 3.2: Music Mak3r

Units 4-5: Final Robotics Projects

Put your new skills to the test and create some advanced robots!

4 sections
Lesson 4.1: Mars Rover Project
Lesson 4.2: Robot Claw (OPTIONAL)
Lesson 5.1: BattleBot Soccer
Complete Student Slideshow Submission Dropbox