Maze Challenge

Each group needs:

• LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 robot, such as the EV3 Core Set at https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-mindstorms-education-ev3-core-set/5003400#lego-mindstorms-education-ev3 (includes programmable EV3 intelligent brick; 2 interactive servo motors; color, ultrasonic and 2 touch sensors; and many other components and instructions)
• LEGO MINDSTORMS Education EV3 Software 1.2.1, free online, you have to register a LEGO account first; at https://www.lego.com/en-us/mindstorms/downloads/download-software
• Maze Challenge Pre-Quiz (PDF), one per student
• Maze Challenge Worksheet (PDF), one per student
• Maze Challenge Post-Quiz (PDF), one per student

Note: This activity can also be conducted with the older (and no longer sold) LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT set instead of EV3; see below for those supplies:

• LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robot, such as the NXT Base Set
• LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT Software 2.1

To share with the entire class:

• meter/yardsticks or measuring tape for making the mazes
• tape, such as duct tape or masking tape, for making the mazes
• boxes, cartons and/or books, for making the mazes
• blindfold
• Maze Challenge Presentation (PPTX), Microsoft^® PowerPoint^® file
• computer and projector to show the presentation