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Micro:bit Soccer Robot
IT STEM STEM Day 8 3 hrs Computational Thinking Block Coding
In this hands-on robotics course, students will explore the fundamentals of robotics, programming, and teamwork by building and programming a soccer-playing robot car using Maqueen and micro:bit. Each group will assemble a robot car equipped with a dozer blade designed to push a ball into a goal.
Learning objectives
- Equip students with the ability to assemble and program the Maqueen
- Encourage students to apply problem-solving strategies and critical thinking
- Develop students' teamwork and communication skills through collaborative activities and challenges
Lesson plan
Introduction To Maqueen | Introduction on how to assemble and use Maqueen
Skills design and programming | Understand the program behind football bot
Calibration and Competition | Play in Football competition to test out the programmed robot and calibrate the robot through Trial and Error
Prerequisites
Software
- micro:bit app (iPad)
- updated browser (Notebook/Desktop)
Other requirements
Hardware
Per Group:
- Computer / iPad
- micro:bit x 2
- Maqueen
- AAA Battery x 5
- Ball
- Maqueen Mechanic push
- Screwdriver
- Micro USB cable (for computer to micro:bit connection)
Per Class:
- Soccer goal x 2
- Map
- Tape