8. Lego Spike/DSTL: Get Into STEM

Learn how to execute controlled movements (e.g., straight move, point turn, curved move, turn with sensor, drive in a shape) using a Driving Base

1. Controlling Movements using the Gyro Sensor: Click here

• Use estimation to stop at an object.

• Use the Distance Sensor to detect an object and respond

2. Use sensors to control motors and interact with objects on the competition field: Click here

• Program their Driving Base to stop at a black line

• Program their Driving Base to follow a black line

3. Write programs using the Color Sensor to make the Driving Base autonomous: Click here

• Assembled a competition-ready Driving Base

• Clearly present the main features of their Driving Base

4. Use effective teamwork to build and present a strong competition-ready Driving Base.: Click here

• Use of My Blocks to help organize their programs

• Give a presentation to their coach in which they clearly describe how their program works

5. Use My Blocks to write organized programs that'll help the Advanced Driving Base perform quickly and reliably: Click here

• Create two tools for the Advanced Driving Base

• Explore how to program the Advanced Driving Base to use the tools to complete tasks

6. Build motorized tools that can help solve competition tasks: Click here

• Demonstrate their skills by solving a timed competition challenge

7. Use controlled motor movements, sensors, and organized programs to solve a practice competition challenge in the shortest amount of time: Click here

• Demonstrate their skills by solving a timed competition challenge

• Use Python to Program more complex challenges

8. Use controlled motor movements, sensors, and organized programs to solve a practice competition challenge in the shortest amount of time: Click here

• Use the Shortest path Algorithm to guide Santa around delivering presents

• Use Python program a 'Shortest Path' algorithm