Why Robotics?

Robotics is not just about the robot, it's about how technology plays an active role in student's everyday lives. Robotics is hands-on, and helps teachers create an engaging classroom. This vehicle initializes and improves communication, collaboration, and problem-solving (crucial 21st century skills.) Activities using robotics cover science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and literacy. Teachers can tailor activities to specific curriculum subjects or use this platform for topic or project-based learning.

Day 1 - On-Brick Programming, the Language of LEGO, and Basic Robot Movements

Challenge 1: On-Brick Programming (Eyeballs)

Mystery Program

Image 3 – Wait, .25 – Image 4 – Wait, .25, Loop of 10

Challenge 2: Language of LEGO

Identify LEGO Technic Building Elements in the following categories: 1. Structural 2. Gears, Wheels, and Axles 3. Connectors 4. Electronics

Challenge 3: Whirligig

1. Whirligig activity –pull 9 pieces

2. Facilitator checks and then building begins

3. Build whirligig to spin : program: Large Motor, Port forward 2 seconds

4. Check in with Facilitator, receives the Z Challenge

5. Share your Whirligig with another group. (something you learned, something you really like)

Challenge 4: The Attention Getter (Halloween time: bats, spiders and ghosties)

1. LEGO parts to pull: #11 beam, 4 bazookas, cable, medium motor, 2 short connector pegs, 3 bushings, 1 #4 axle and a foam hand (bat, spider or ghostie)

2. Build the Prop Stand #11 technic beam and 4 bazooka and then, Motor Attachment segment

3. Task List

4. Program

Challenge 5: Build the LEGO Driving Base

Use the EV3 Core Set Building Book or the EV3 Software Robot Educator

(The Riley Rover is a great build for the first robot)

Challenge 6: The 5 Basic Robotic movements

1. Forward and Reverse with the 3 modes: on for rotations, on for degrees, and on for seconds

2. Pivot Turn with the Move Tank with sound

3. Point Turn with the Move Tank with brick status lights

4. Curve Turn with the Move Tank with a display

Day 1 Final Challenge: SHEEP HERDING or DANCE, DANCE, DANCE

Program should contain an assortment of images, sounds, brick lights, right turn, left turn, forward and reverse

Use the Race for Time Mat to create a dance mat or the land for herding. (great for setting parameters)

Day 1 Alternate #1 Final Challenge: KnockOut

Day 1 Alternate #2 Final Challenge: I Like to Move It!

YouTube Video

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Day 2 - Sensor Day

Building Time:

Add sensors: touch, color, and ultrasonic; cuboid, medium motor and cliff hanger attachment

Sensor 1: Touch Sensor

Runaway

HappySad

Cliff Hanger (if time)

Sensor 2 : Color Sensor

Using Port View, take Reflected Light and Ambient Light Intensity values

Over the Edge

Follow the Little Black Line

Lights On and Off

Calling out Colors

Sensor 3: Ultrasonic Sensor

Detect Distance

It’s Not How Low You Can Go, It’s How Close You Can Be!

Straw attached, use the ultrasonic pointing up to stop when it sees the pool noodle. And the goal is to get your straw closest to the pool noodle, without touching.

(MOVED TO Beyond the Beginning with EV3)

ONLY COVERED IF TIME: Sensor 4: Gyro Sensor

Use Darren Wilson's Gyro Sensor video

Use Port View to read degrees

Activity: Program your robot to travel around a 12" x 12" square. Use a loop.

12" x 12" scrapbooking paper is great for this activity. Laminate the squares, for durability.

Day 2 Final Challenge: BALLOON OR BUST or the Parking Lot

3 robots will work, but 4 robots is best for the Balloon or Bust Using a 4' square mat, the robots start in each corner. 3 Trapper Robots move to trap the robot and the last robot is the Balloon Burster.

4-6 robots will work best for the Parking Lot