Edison Bots Exploration UNIT (NEW)
Schoology version available!
Students learn how to program and complete challenges with the bots.
Extension Activities (links needed)
Maze
Obstacle Course
Pizza Delivery
Package Delivery
Garbage Truck
Snow Plow
Emergency Response Drone
Self-Driving Uber
Amazon Warehouse
RadioActive testing
Robot Soccer (Requires EdScratch)
Alphabet Sequence
Global Exploration (Cultural and Music applications)
Rescue the Astronaut (Requires Building)
Resources
https://meetedison.com/robotics-lesson-plans/
Logistics
1 class set = 10 devices. Enough to do Pair Programmer or station rotation.
Using Desktop- You may have difficulty getting the audio signal to come through the audio jack. It is recommended to use Chromebooks!
Each bot requires 4 AAA Batteries. Recommended to invest in rechargeable batteries if heavily used.
EdBlock is great for EL students since there are limited words in the coding, mainly images.
For "follow the line" codes, the lines must be THICK! (1-2 inches). Black electrical tape works well!
EdBlocks- Simplest option to code and similar to "Lego Robotics" (mind-storm)
Saving programs- DO NOT CREATE AN ACCOUNT. Have students save the files to Google Drive. Creating an account is not approved for FCPS.
Demos
Menu
Load Demo's
Music Example
Load Example
EdScratch- More advanced option to program and is recommended for students who have Scratch Experience.
Troubleshooting:
Turn on/off, take out batteries, program "stop all programs".
Make sure Audio is turned all the way up.
When you hit record, both lights should come one
If both lights are flashing/cycling, it is in "idling mode" or "Finished program mode"
WORKS BEST ON a Chromebook!!