View source for Season-Independent SPIKE Prime Lessons

[[File:Season_Indepedent_2x3_Mat_Thumbnail.png|200px|thumb|left|Low-resolution thumbnail version of actual mat.]]
One of the best ways for team members to learn how to program a LEGO robot is to have simple [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1--6E22xBUuKQ1b-GLcC6nJokAOofTrYOjNbM8WygI-Y/edit?usp=sharing challenges] with guidance on how you might solve those challenges. And, these challenges can performed on a 2x3 foot mat, allowing small groups or individuals to learn the skills they'll need for the annual challenge on the full-size mat. With this in mind, ORTOP has developed a set of simple lessons that feature such challenges that are backed up by short videos that give hints on how to solve the challenges. 

==== Lesson Plans that Feature the Challenges ====
1. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C2taqGpNxnL_vF6P7lX-dJJpWdiImrEKGYHs9Dt8-MA/edit?usp=sharing Building mission elements. Discuss main mission: Rescuing Yellow the Cat]

2. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QwN7k9j1qQ9ot0q5fypg_8QyTafJO43UVC__MK763wo/edit?usp=sharing Review of driving a robot and turning]

3. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/14ftVBgSvC8aLryEPDmtteXGon8Heb3t3ytat0WTi_KM/edit?usp=sharing Circles, degrees, gyro sensor]

4. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1THj70f73W82iXwxwOrlb0TfZYY2fqq_Epm_MmhwBnj8/edit?usp=sharing Designing, building, programming an attachment]

5. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KamIVfBrg-ptvZfuhROSbGzGhNZTl8peqH0hvF7CSL4/edit?usp=sharing Using a color sensor to control the start of a turn.  Concepts: Light, color, light reflection, light sensor]

6. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P89RMf-fdsNd4lZ6RfLM8Kjt0DnnW3-3GPQ3P0TiM5I/edit?usp=sharing Intermediate use of the gyro sensor. More on circles, degrees, gyro sensor]

7. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cwIHO8uVEy0Frg8-dyOAYx45BAWaliTcjkvtHLf5nns/edit?usp=sharing Line Following. Feedback, iteration, documenting]

8. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FntIXieX-gWZYdT7x507J33IvgcEKN0L2Shf-T-pkwg/edit?usp=sharing Measuring Distance. Degrees, converting linear dimensions to angular dimensions]

The lessons above assume you have a 2x3 foot mat that is not associated with any of the regular FIRST LEGO League Challenge seasons. You can have this mat [[Printing the 2x3 Season-independent Mat|printed at a local office printing store]]. Because its small size you may want to use more than one of them to allow your team members to have more hands-on time.

Most of the lessons assume that you build and place mission elements on the mat. These mission elements can be built from parts included in a [https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/creative-fun-11005 LEGO Classic 11005 – Creative Fun kit].

If you have questions about these challenges or the associated lessons, please drop a note to [mailto:fll-questions@ortop.org fll-questions@ortop.org].

====[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1--6E22xBUuKQ1b-GLcC6nJokAOofTrYOjNbM8WygI-Y/edit?usp=sharing Summary of Missions Included in Lessons]====

====[[Printing the 2x3 Season-independent Mat]]====

====[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lkv3huNVgukytd5bUoU-cG4BIAnOJp39udoUP-CZslw/edit?usp=sharing Building the Mission Elements for the Season-independent Mat]====
[[Category: FIRST LEGO League Challenge]]
[[Category: Programming]]