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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