Robotic Hour-of-Code
Key Objectives
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Create: Build your robot using LEGO elements, motors, and intelligent sensors.
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Command: Learn to program your robot using easy to use drag and drop actions in EV3 Programmer App
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Apply: Complete a series of challenging mission
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Experiment: It's time to play!
Resources Provided
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LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Robots
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Devices with the LEGO Education SPIKE App installed
Summary
The slide below outlines what kids will experience during the Robotics Hour-of-Code.
Demonstration
(Whole Class, 5 Minutes)
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Instructor demonstrates commanding a robot using EV3 Programmer App.
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Instructor demonstrates the ease of programming the robot using drag and drop.
Overview
(Small Groups, 5 Minutes)
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Instructors provides an overview of LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Technology.
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Students learn what they need to get started.
EV3 Technology
(Whole Class, 5 Minutes)
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Introduce the programmable intelligent EV3 Brick.
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Motors and Sensors
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Connect EV3 Brick to build robots.
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Connect EV3 Brick to a laptop or tablet.
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Learn EV3 Brick Interface various functions and settings.
EV3 Software
(Whole Class, 15 Minutes)
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Introduce the computer-based (laptop) EV3 Software including installation.
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Tutorial on programming an EV3 Brick.
EV3 Programmer App
(Whole Class, 35 Minutes)
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Introduce the various features and functions of the tablet-based EV3 Programmer App.
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Students learn and practice coding the EV3 Brick.
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Students practice connecting EV3 Bricks to build a robot.
Evaluate
(Ongoing Throughout the Lesson)
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Ask guiding questions to encourage students to "think aloud" and explain their thought processes and reasoning in the decisions they've made while building and programming.
Self-Assessment
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Have each student select a statement that they feel best represents their performance.
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I think I can modify a solution to fix it.
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I can modify a solution to fix it.
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I can modify a solution to fix it, and I can help a friend do it too.
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Peer-Feedback
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In small groups, will discuss their experiences working together.
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I liked it when you...
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I'd like to hear more about how you...
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