30 Edison robots. Grouped into 3 packages of 8 and 1 pack of 6.

Rechargeable batteries & connection cables

5 EdCreate Lego kits (very small parts)

10 IR remotes

1 IR to computer nub

1 Flashlight

White poster paper (Whiteboards lying flat do not work, I tried)

Black markers or blue painters tape or black electrical tape

Items to use as obstacles.

Printed bar codes and activity sheets for the lesson

(Recommended): Legos

The initial activities are focused on Transferable skills; Students will work in groups and honing their skills in problem solving, self-direction and communication.

EdBlocks: https://www.edblocksapp.com/

EdScratch: https://www.edscratchapp.com/

https://meetedison.com/

• Lesson Plans: https://meetedison.com/robotics-lesson-plans/

• Activities: https://meetedison.com/robot-activities/

• Teachers Guides: Links provided with each lesson plan

• Videos: https://meetedison.com/edison-robot-support/edison-robot-videos/

• Youtube Channel (EdScratch Unit videos & EdCreaate build videos): https://www.youtube.com/user/microbric

The lesson plans provided by https://meetedison.com/ are very well written are very easy to follow

Suggested Initial introduction

• EdBlocks & EdScratch

  • Break students into groups, and have students do a notice/wonder on the robots

  • Allowing students to reference the Explore Sheets in each of the lesson plans have them identify the different sensors, buttons and connectors.

  • Watch the "Edison inputs & sensors video"

  • Barcode Programming: This will introduce students to the different sensors and functions available on the Edison Robots.

    • Set up stations

      • Clap controlled driving: build a racetrack indicating the start and finish lines, maybe include a right hand turn needed to complete the course.

      • Avoid obstacles: provide students with a variety of items they can use as obstacles (color and size do make a difference).

      • Follow a line: Provide the students with a large white sheet of paper and black markers.

      • Bounce in borders: Provide the students with a large white sheet of paper and black markers.

      • Sumo Wrestling: On the floor with tape, or white surface draw a circle, or use the printout from the lesson book.

      • (edBlocks) Follow a torch: Give the students a flashlight and have them build a course

      • (edScratch) TV Remote: Give the students the TV remotes and have them build a course