Lego Spike

IT STEM Standard 6 10 hrs Computational Thinking Block Coding

This course introduces foundational STEM concepts through the engaging use of the LEGO SPIKE set. Students will develop their logical thinking and delve into the marvels of science and programming via interactive experiments. The curriculum emphasizes basic programming structures and sequences, enhancing familiarity with coding principles. Additionally, by building diverse models and robots, the course nurtures creativity, allowing students to bring their imaginative ideas to fruition.

Learning objectives

Build and program robots using LEGO SPIKE to learn coding and engineering basics.
Apply logical thinking to solve problems and create innovative robot designs.
Explore STEM concepts through interactive projects, from pseudocode to programming sequences.

Lesson plan

Good Morning Machine | Try out the Lego Spike through story telling

Big Little Helper | Learn the concepts of prototype by creating a moving robot

High Tech Playground | Learn to create a program from scratch using pseudocode

Trash Monster Machine | Learn how to edit and design the mechanical part of a robot

Winning Goal! | Create a goalkeeping robot through swing motions

Literary Randomizer | Create a drawing robot using loop and random

Mini Mini Golf | Understand the concepts of momentum and create a golf robot

A-Maze-ing | Create a maze and learn counting

Taxi Taxi | Create and control a ride using rotations

Make your own Creation | Create and design your own robot

Prerequisites

None

Software

LEGO® Education SPIKE™ App or web version

Other requirements

Hardware

LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime
Tablet/Notebook/Desktop