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Creating and coding Lego Mindstorm robots is highly engaging and educational. I have 10 Lego Mindstorms EV3 kits (with expansion packs and plenty of bionicle add-ons). These are ideal for up to 30 students (10 groups of up to three participants).
I have used these robots with students from Grade 3 to Year 10. My three most popular workshops are: |
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Sumo-Wrestling Battle BOTS
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Out of all Robot Man workshops, this activity is the most popular. Students are given a base robot, and the they are shown how code and modify the construction of them in preparation for some adrenaline-pumping battles. This activity requires at least 80 minutes to complete, 90-100 is even better. Suits Grade 5 -Year 10 and even older! For younger children, or when there are time restrictions, we often skip the coding and do the same activity via the remote controlled Commander app. |
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Mindstorm cup challenge
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Using a light sensor, the students code their robot to stay on a circular board without falling off and at the same time they are using their own code ideas and construction to knock 8 cups off as quickly as possible. Its harder and more competitive than you think! |
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COded OR RC OBSTACLE COURSE
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A simple obstacle course is set up in the room and the students attempt to code or remote control the robot to get past various checkpoints or even laps. |
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