Interactive Robotics with LEGO Mindstorms EV3
Provides interactive robotics projects using LEGO Mindstorms EV3 to build and code robots.
Description : In this robotics course using LEGO Mindstorms EV3, learners design and program robots to complete complex tasks, emphasizing teamwork, engineering, and logical reasoning.
Category : Coding & Engineering
Age : 10+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Getting Started with LEGO Mindstorms EV3
Section 1: Introduction to LEGO Robotics and EV3
Lesson 1: Overview of LEGO Mindstorms EV3
Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Overview of LEGO Mindstorms EV3
Lesson 2: Benefits of Building Robots
Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Benefits of Building Robots
Section 2: Setting Up Your EV3 Brick
Lesson 1: Unboxing and Assembly
Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Unboxing and Assembly
Lesson 2: Powering Up and Initial Setup
Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Powering Up and Initial Setup
Section 3: Navigating the EV3 Software
Lesson 1: Installing the EV3 Software
Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Installing the EV3 Software
Lesson 2: Basic Interface Navigation
Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Basic Interface Navigation
Section 4: Understanding EV3 Components
Lesson 1: EV3 Brick, Motors, and Sensors Explained
Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: EV3 Brick, Motors, and Sensors Explained
Lesson 2: Roles of Components in Robot Functionality
Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Roles of Components in Robot Functionality
Section 5: Safety Procedures and Best Practices
Lesson 1: Workspace Safety Guidelines
Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Workspace Safety Guidelines
Lesson 2: Handling LEGO Parts and Tools Responsibly
Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Handling LEGO Parts and Tools Responsibly
Module 2: Programming Fundamentals with EV3 Software
Section 1: Basics of Block-Based Programming
Lesson 1: Introduction to Programming Blocks
Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to Programming Blocks
Lesson 2: Drag-and-Drop Programming Essentials
Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Drag-and-Drop Programming Essentials
Section 2: Creating Simple Programs
Lesson 1: Programming a Basic Movement Command
Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Programming a Basic Movement Command
Lesson 2: Running and Observing Your First Program
Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Running and Observing Your First Program
Section 3: Working with Variables and Loops
Lesson 1: Understanding and Using Variables
Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Understanding and Using Variables
Lesson 2: Introduction to Loops and Iterations
Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Introduction to Loops and Iterations
Section 4: Introducing Conditionals and Logic
Lesson 1: Implementing Conditional Blocks
Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Implementing Conditional Blocks
Lesson 2: Programming Simple Decision-Making Logic
Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Programming Simple Decision-Making Logic
Section 5: Debugging and Testing Your Code
Lesson 1: Techniques for Troubleshooting Programs
Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Techniques for Troubleshooting Programs
Lesson 2: Running Tests and Analyzing Program Behavior
Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Running Tests and Analyzing Program Behavior
Module 3: Robot Engineering and Construction Techniques
Section 1: Designing Your Robot
Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Robot Design
Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Robot Design
Lesson 2: Sketching and Planning Your Robot Structure
Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Sketching and Planning Your Robot Structure
Section 2: Building a Sturdy Chassis
Lesson 1: Understanding Structural Components
Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Understanding Structural Components
Lesson 2: Constructing a Balanced and Stable Base
Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Constructing a Balanced and Stable Base
Section 3: Motor and Gear Integration
Lesson 1: How Motors Power Your Robot
Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: How Motors Power Your Robot
Lesson 2: Connecting Gears and Motors Effectively
Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Connecting Gears and Motors Effectively
Section 4: Mechanical Movement and Stability
Lesson 1: Creating Rotational and Linear Movements
Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Creating Rotational and Linear Movements
Lesson 2: Testing Structural Durability and Stability
Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Testing Structural Durability and Stability
Section 5: Assembling Robot Components
Lesson 1: Methods for Component Assembly
Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Methods for Component Assembly
Lesson 2: Ensuring Integration and Robust Connections
Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Ensuring Integration and Robust Connections
Module 4: Sensor Integration and Robotic Interactions
Section 1: Introduction to EV3 Sensors
Lesson 1: Identifying Different Sensor Types
Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Identifying Different Sensor Types
Lesson 2: How Sensors Enhance Robot Capabilities
Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: How Sensors Enhance Robot Capabilities
Section 2: Touch Sensor Applications
Lesson 1: Basics of Touch Sensor Programming
Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Basics of Touch Sensor Programming
Lesson 2: Creating Interactive Programs with Touch Input
Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Creating Interactive Programs with Touch Input
Section 3: Color and Light Sensors
Lesson 1: Using Color Sensors for Navigation
Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Using Color Sensors for Navigation
Lesson 2: Programming with Light Sensors for Environment Feedback
Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Programming with Light Sensors for Environment Feedback
Section 4: Ultrasonic Sensor and Distance Measurement
Lesson 1: Understanding Ultrasonic Sensing Fundamentals
Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Understanding Ultrasonic Sensing Fundamentals
Lesson 2: Implementing Distance-Based Commands
Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Implementing Distance-Based Commands
Section 5: Sensor Calibration and Testing
Lesson 1: Calibrating Sensors for Accurate Readings
Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Calibrating Sensors for Accurate Readings
Lesson 2: Hands-on Testing and Adjustments
Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Hands-on Testing and Adjustments
Module 5: Project Integration and Teamwork in Robotics
Section 1: Designing a Team Project
Lesson 1: Brainstorming and Idea Generation
Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Brainstorming and Idea Generation
Lesson 2: Project Planning and Role Assignment
Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Project Planning and Role Assignment
Section 2: Building a Functional Robot Project
Lesson 1: Integrating Programming and Engineering Concepts
Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Integrating Programming and Engineering Concepts
Lesson 2: Assembling the Project Robot
Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Assembling the Project Robot
Section 3: Testing and Iterative Improvements
Lesson 1: Running Real-World Tests on Your Robot
Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Running Real-World Tests on Your Robot
Lesson 2: Analyzing Performance and Making Adjustments
Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Analyzing Performance and Making Adjustments
Section 4: Collaborative Problem Solving
Lesson 1: Effective Team Communication Techniques
Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Effective Team Communication Techniques
Lesson 2: Group Troubleshooting and Debugging Strategies
Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Group Troubleshooting and Debugging Strategies
Section 5: Project Presentation and Reflection
Lesson 1: Preparing Your Robot for a Public Presentation
Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Preparing Your Robot for a Public Presentation
Lesson 2: Reflecting on Experiences and Lessons Learned
Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Reflecting on Experiences and Lessons Learned