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 and Receiver.ev3 programs, installed on the computer
• Robot Soccer Challenge Pre-Quiz, one per student
• Robot Soccer Challenge Post-Quiz, 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 and Receiver.rbt programs, installed on the computer

To share with the entire class:

• Robot Soccer Challenge Presentation, 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