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