Activity (Hands-On)Grades 5 - 7
Robot Soccer Challenge
Materials List
Each group needs:
- LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 robot, such as EV3 Core Set (5003400) at https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-mindstorms-education-ev3-core-set/5003400#lego-mindstorms-education-ev3 (includes programmable EV3 intelligent brick; 3 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
- computer, loaded with EV3 1.2.1 software
- a second EV3 intelligent brick, to serve as the remote control device, which can be purchased at https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-mindstorms-education-ev3-intelligent-brick/45500
- Controller.ev3 (EV3) and Receiver.ev3 (EV3) programs, installed on the computer
- Robot Soccer Challenge Pre-Quiz (PDF), one per student
- Robot Soccer 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 Base Set
- computer loaded with the NXT 2.1 software
- Controller.rbt (RBT) and Receiver.rbt (RBT) programs, installed on the computer
To share with the entire class:
- Robot Soccer Challenge Presentation (PPTX), Microsoft® PowerPoint® file
- computer with Internet connection and projector, to show the presentation and a short online video
- measuring tape or ruler, to measure for miniature soccer fields
- black electrical tape, to create miniature soccer playing field(s) on the floor
- 2-3 small balls to use to play "robot soccer," such as 1- to 2-in diameter rubber "bouncy" balls or ping pong balls; recommended quantity: 1 ball for every 4 student groups