What materials do you need to build tunnels?
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The tunnel may not be completely closed
As you can see from the basic picture, the turns are the important parts of the tunnel. It is not necessary to build the long straight walls of the tunnel. You can mark only the turning points and encourage students to use their imagination to visualize the rest of the tunnel.
Robot boxes
You can use your students’ robot boxes to mark the walls at the turns.
Cardboard boxes
You might also have other cardboard boxes at hand,such as those from advertising materials, shoe boxes, candy boxes, etc.
The only important thing is to choose a box with sides at least 20 cm long so that the wall is higher than the robots.
Courses and lessons with this Tutorial
This Tutorial is used in the following courses and lessons
Level A1. Introduction. Robotics with LEGO
Introduction to robotics - The first level of the Robotics with LEGO curriculum for students in second, third or fourth grades. A journey in space, with robots. Various constructions with robots are built. Learn how to control the motors so that the robot navigates around the Sun, the Moon and Earth in various ways. Getting to know the first of the sensors. The robot can feel its surroundings with the help of the Touch sensor and avoid obstacles.
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Lesson 7 - Navigation in a Labyrinth
For students who will not take two levels in a row today is their last lesson.
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Level A2. "Space exploration". Robotics with LEGO
The second level of the Robotics with LEGO curriculum for students in second, third or fourth grades.
A new sensor is introduced - the Ultrasonic distance sensor can help the robot avoid obstacles. Students work with new concepts like loop, degrees and medium motor. Robots can now do two different actions at the same time - while solving missions on a field, the third motor clears detected obstacles. The first robot with chain-treads is built.
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Lesson 5 - Navigation in a Labyrinth
Remember to provide feedback to students regularly. It's important to give structured feedback in the form of a grade. Today, you'll need to grade your students following this article.
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Robotics with LEGO - Level 1.0 - Adventure in Space
The first level of the Robotics with LEGO curriculum for students in fifth to twelfth grades.
Various constructions with robots are built. Learn how to control the motors so that the robot navigates around the Moon and Earth in various ways. Getting to know the first two sensors. The robot can feel its surroundings with the help of the Touch sensor and avoid obstacles.
The Ultrasonic distance sensor can help the robot avoid obstacles. Students work with concepts like loop, degrees and medium motor. Robots can now do two different actions at the same time - while solving missions on a field, the third motor clears detected obstacles.
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Level A2 - History and Mythology - Robotics with LEGO SPIKE Prime
This is the second level of the LEGO Robotics Curriculum for second, third, and fourth-grade students.
In this level, we will focus on History and Mythology, with each lesson covering a different aspect of the ancient world. You will learn about a new distance sensor that uses ultrasound to help a watchtower robot detect invaders. We will also introduce new concepts such as loops, degrees, and a third motor. Additionally, you will learn how robots can perform two different tasks simultaneously.
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Lesson 3 - Myth of the Labrys
Introduction
Do you know what a labyrinth is?
A labyrinth is a complex, confusing structure designed to make people lose their way in its winding pathways.
The story behind the word "Labyrinth" is fascinating and is today's topic! It originates from an ancient Greek myth about the Labrys. According to legend, King Minos of Crete had a magical double-sided battleaxe called the Labrys. To protect it, he had the architect Daedalus build a massive maze and placed the Labrys at its center. This labyrinth also imprisoned a terrifying beast called the Minotaur, a half-bull, half-man creature. After defeating Athens in a war, King Minos demanded that every nine years, seven boys and seven girls be sent to be fed to the Minotaur.
Eventually, the hero Theseus, founder of Athens, traveled to Crete to slay the beast and save the children. King Minos' daughter, Ariadne, fell in love with Theseus and gave him a golden ball of thread to help him navigate the labyrinth. With this and Daedalus' help, Theseus solved the labyrinth, slew the Minotaur, retrieved the Labrys, and escaped with the children and Ariadne.
The myth has some basis in reality. Archaeologists have found remnants of a labyrinth on Crete, and many coins from the period feature an engraved labyrinth, often with a Minotaur inside. The Labrys was also a symbol of Crete and appears on numerous archaeological finds.
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Level A2 - History and Mythology - Robotics with LEGO SPIKE Prime
This is the second level of the LEGO Robotics Curriculum for second, third, and fourth-grade students.
In this level, we will focus on History and Mythology, with each lesson covering a different aspect of the ancient world. You will learn about a new distance sensor that uses ultrasound to help a watchtower robot detect invaders. We will also introduce new concepts such as loops, degrees, and a third motor. Additionally, you will learn how robots can perform two different tasks simultaneously.
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Lesson 6 - Exploring an Egyptian pyramid
Introduction
Have you heard of the Egyptian pyramids? What do you know about them?
Near the city of Cairo, there are three pyramids. The largest of them is the Great Pyramid of Giza. It is around 4600 years old and was built during the Old Kingdom of Egypt. It is so old that historians say we live closer to the Roman Empire than the Roman Empire was to the building of the pyramids! It was used as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu. To preserve the body of the pharaoh, the pyramid was constructed like a labyrinth to prevent anyone from finding it. To study the pyramid, our robot will need to navigate this labyrinth.
Since the pyramid is so old and full of delicate hieroglyphs, using a force sensor to navigate is not an option, as even light touches might damage the writings. That's why we will use our new sensor: the distance sensor!
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