LEGO Mindstorms Coding Adventures
Engages students in LEGO Mindstorms adventures that blend robotics and programming.
Description : In LEGO Mindstorms adventures, learners design, build, and program robots, combining engineering principles with coding to solve creative challenges.
Category : Coding & Engineering
Age : 8+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Getting Started with LEGO Mindstorms Section 1: Overview of LEGO Mindstorms - Lesson 1: Introduction to LEGO Mindstorms Hardware Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to LEGO Mindstorms Hardware - Lesson 2: Meet the LEGO Mindstorms Components Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Meet the LEGO Mindstorms Components Section 2: LEGO Parts and Pieces - Lesson 1: Identifying Essential LEGO Pieces Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Identifying Essential LEGO Pieces - Lesson 2: Exploring LEGO Connectors and Bricks Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Exploring LEGO Connectors and Bricks Section 3: Basic Building Techniques - Lesson 1: Following Simple Build Instructions Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Following Simple Build Instructions - Lesson 2: Building Stable Structures Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Building Stable Structures Section 4: Introduction to the Programming Environment - Lesson 1: Understanding the LEGO Mindstorms Software Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Understanding the LEGO Mindstorms Software - Lesson 2: Creating Your First Simple Program Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Creating Your First Simple Program Section 5: Lab Safety and Best Practices - Lesson 1: Lab Safety and Equipment Care Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Lab Safety and Equipment Care - Lesson 2: Organizing Your Workspace Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Organizing Your Workspace Module 2: Basic Robotics and Construction Section 1: Introduction to Robotics - Lesson 1: What is a Robot? Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: What is a Robot? - Lesson 2: How LEGO Robots Work Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: How LEGO Robots Work Section 2: Understanding Motors and Movement - Lesson 1: Exploring LEGO Motors Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Exploring LEGO Motors - Lesson 2: Creating Simple Moving Mechanisms Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Creating Simple Moving Mechanisms Section 3: Building Simple Structures - Lesson 1: Following Step-by-Step Build Guides Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Following Step-by-Step Build Guides - Lesson 2: Connecting Pieces for Stability Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Connecting Pieces for Stability Section 4: Simple Assembly Challenges - Lesson 1: Building a Simple Car Frame Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Building a Simple Car Frame - Lesson 2: Testing and Adjusting the Build Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Testing and Adjusting the Build Section 5: Troubleshooting and Maintenance - Lesson 1: Identifying Common Build Issues Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Identifying Common Build Issues - Lesson 2: Maintaining and Fixing Your Robot Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Maintaining and Fixing Your Robot Module 3: Introduction to Coding Concepts Section 1: What is Coding? - Lesson 1: Understanding Code in Simple Terms Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding Code in Simple Terms - Lesson 2: How Coding Controls Robots Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: How Coding Controls Robots Section 2: Getting to Know the Programming Interface - Lesson 1: Navigating the LEGO Mindstorms Software Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Navigating the LEGO Mindstorms Software - Lesson 2: Basic Tools and Features Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Basic Tools and Features Section 3: Programming Fundamentals - Lesson 1: Understanding Commands and Sequences Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Understanding Commands and Sequences - Lesson 2: Creating Simple Sequences Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Creating Simple Sequences Section 4: Control Structures Basics - Lesson 1: Introduction to Loops Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Introduction to Loops - Lesson 2: Making Simple Decisions in Code Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Making Simple Decisions in Code Section 5: Testing and Debugging Your Code - Lesson 1: Running Your First Program Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Running Your First Program - Lesson 2: Identifying and Fixing Simple Errors Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Identifying and Fixing Simple Errors Module 4: Sensor Integration and Robot Interaction Section 1: Introduction to Sensors - Lesson 1: What Are Sensors and Why They Matter Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Are Sensors and Why They Matter - Lesson 2: Overview of Common LEGO Sensors Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Overview of Common LEGO Sensors Section 2: Touch Sensors and Their Uses - Lesson 1: Understanding the Touch Sensor Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Understanding the Touch Sensor - Lesson 2: Programming Actions with Touch Inputs Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Programming Actions with Touch Inputs Section 3: Color and Light Sensors - Lesson 1: Exploring Color Sensors Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Exploring Color Sensors - Lesson 2: Using Light Sensors to Detect Environment Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Using Light Sensors to Detect Environment Section 4: Combining Sensors with Movement - Lesson 1: Using Sensor Data to Control Movement Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Using Sensor Data to Control Movement - Lesson 2: Creating Reactive Robot Behaviors Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Creating Reactive Robot Behaviors Section 5: Sensor Calibration and Testing - Lesson 1: Calibrating Your LEGO Sensors Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Calibrating Your LEGO Sensors - Lesson 2: Running Sensor Diagnostics Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Running Sensor Diagnostics Module 5: Creative Challenge and Final Projects Section 1: Project Planning and Brainstorming - Lesson 1: Generating Creative Ideas for Your Robot Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Generating Creative Ideas for Your Robot - Lesson 2: Outlining a Simple Project Plan Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Outlining a Simple Project Plan Section 2: Designing Your Custom LEGO Build - Lesson 1: Sketching Design Ideas Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Sketching Design Ideas - Lesson 2: Choosing the Right LEGO Pieces Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Choosing the Right LEGO Pieces Section 3: Programming Your Custom Robot - Lesson 1: Translating Your Design into Code Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Translating Your Design into Code - Lesson 2: Integrating Sensors and Movement for Custom Features Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Integrating Sensors and Movement for Custom Features Section 4: Testing and Iterative Improvements - Lesson 1: Running Tests on Your Robot Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Running Tests on Your Robot - Lesson 2: Making Adjustments Based on Test Results Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Making Adjustments Based on Test Results Section 5: Showcasing and Reflecting on Your Project - Lesson 1: Preparing a Presentation of Your Robot Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Preparing a Presentation of Your Robot - Lesson 2: Reflecting on the Building and Coding Process Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Reflecting on the Building and Coding Process