Lego Spike Course
IT, STEM
Standard
Aged 6+
10 hours
Block Coding
Computational Thinking
This course introduces foundational STEM concepts through the engaging use of the LEGO SPIKE set. Students will develop their logical thinking and delve into the marvels of science and programming via interactive experiments. The curriculum emphasizes basic programming structures and sequences, enhancing familiarity with coding principles. Additionally, by building diverse models and robots, the course nurtures creativity, allowing students to bring their imaginative ideas to fruition.
Learning Objectives:
- Build and program robots using LEGO SPIKE to learn coding and engineering basics.
- Apply logical thinking to solve problems and create innovative robot designs.
- Explore STEM concepts through interactive projects, from pseudocode to programming sequences.
Course Outline:
- Good Morning Machine | Try out the Lego Spike through story telling
- Big Little Helper | Learn the concepts of prototype by creating a moving robot
- High Tech Playground | Learn to create a program from scratch using pseudocode
- Trash Monster Machine | Learn how to edit and design the mechanical part of a robot
- Winning Goal! | Create a goalkeeping robot through swing motions
- Literary Randomizer | Create a drawing robot using loop and random
- Mini Mini Golf | Understand the concepts of momentum and create a golf robot
- A-Maze-ing | Create a maze and learn counting
- Taxi Taxi | Create and control a ride using rotations
- Make your own Creation | Create and design your own robot
Prerequisites:
- None
Software Requirements:
- LEGO® Education SPIKE™ App or web version
Hardware Requirements:
- LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime
- Tablet/Notebook/Desktop
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