This course is designed for 4th - 6th graders. We will use LEGO® SPIKE Prime kits for building and a scratch-based app for programming. The kids will learn to build, code, and move the robot, pick up/move objects, and create basic attachments for their robot. We will also go over some sensors in the kit, how to use them, a basic version of how the sensors work, and some real life examples and uses of these sensors.

At the end of class, kids will be ready to join a team to compete in an FLL robotics competition. 

Lesson Plan: 

• Week 1: What is a robot, Building the Lego SPIKE™️ Robot

• Week 2: Moving the robot (driving, turns), What is Pseudocode 

• Week 3: Ultrasonic Sensor, Moving Objects 

• Week 4: Color Sensor, Basic Line Follower 

• Week 5: Introduction to FLL Competition Mat 

• Week 6: Mission Planning, Coding on the mat 

• Week 7: Finish Coding, Mock competition

This program is a more advanced version of the beginner's course in which students will build on top of what they have already learned and will understand how to build an advanced driving base and code it efficiently, reliably, and robustly, as well as build and design custom parts for their robots. COMPLETING the Introduction to LEGO®️ Robotics class is a necessary prerequisite to Intermediate LEGO®️ Robotics.

They will learn many new skills, such as the Engineering Desing Process and the Mission Strategy. They will also take their programming abilities to the next level by using advanced line follower patterns, gears. Finally, they will be completing much more complex missions on a higher-level mini-robotics competition by the end of the 7-week session.

This course is designed for 4th to 6th graders that will work in groups of 2-3 (perfect for friends who want to join together). We will still be using LEGO® SPIKE Prime kits for building and a scratch-based app for programming. By the end of this course, they will be ready to graduate to FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge!  We can assist people who are interested in starting a FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge team. If you are, please contact us at solvers.seattle@gmail.com.