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Classroom Activities for the Busy Teacher: EV3 Python Programming
A 10 week curriculum package for implementing the LEGO Education EV3 Core Set (45544) in your class. Containing over 20 chapters that follow a planetary exploration story line, you will be introducing students to the basics of the EV3 Core Set and gradually incorporating sensor and useful programming concepts. This resource book uses Python programming for each activity.
All challenges follow a similar structure with an overview project, equipment needed and teachers’ notes. Example programs as well as tips and tricks are included to assist the teacher, and student worksheets can be either photocopied or downloaded from the website. Full building instructions necessary to construct the RileyRover Base design and all required attachments are also included.
In addition to specific robot challenges, the book also offers activities based around Robots in Society, Flowcharting and Multimedia Presentations.
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: RileyRover Basics
- Chapter 3: Keeping Track
- Chapter 4: What is a Robot?
- Chapter 5: Flowcharting
- Chapter 6: That Bot has Personality!
- Chapter 7: How Many Sides?
- Chapter 8: Help, I'm Stuck!
- Chapter 9: Let's go Prospecting!
- Chapter 10: Stay Away from the Edge
- Chapter 11: Prospecting and Staying Safe
- Chapter 12: Going Up and Going Down
- Chapter 13: Cargo Delivery
- Chapter 14: Prepare the Landing Zone
- Chapter 15: Meet your Adoring Public!
- Chapter 16: As seen on TV!
- Chapter 17: Mini-Golf
- Chapter 18: Dancing Robots
- Chapter 19: Robot Wave
- Chapter 20: Robot Butler
- Chapter 21: Student Worksheets
- Chapter 22: Building Instructions
Brenda Gahan - Head of Learning
Sunshine Coast Grammar School
His wealth of knowledge and expertise allows him to tailor each workshop to the specific skill level and interests of the students (and teachers) and ensures that everyone is engaged and challenged.
Digital Technologies Teacher
Victoria Point State High School
Students engaged in hands-on learning experiences that developed their problem-solving skills. It was a valuable and highly relevant real world learning opportunity.
Tammy Grady
Senior Project Officer, QMEA
Through the Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy (QMEA), Damien has worked with hundreds of students and Teachers from across the State, all with varying levels of robotic and programming experience. Feedback from Damien’s workshops are always full of praise and appreciation, not only for his professional knowledge, but his adaptable teaching style and ease of delivery.
STEM Teacher - Years 7-10
Tannum Sands State High School
Damien's professionalism and communications skills are superb. The very best educational expert visitor we have had come to the college.
Primary School Teacher - Year 5
Central Queensland Primary School
Damien's delivery style captivated students across every year level, from junior to senior. His depth of knowledge and genuine ability to tailor content to our students' abilities made a real difference, keeping everyone engaged and getting the most out of the experience regardless of their starting point.
Head of Curriculum
South East QLD Primary School
What stood out most was how thoroughly Damien customised the workshop to our school's specific needs. Rather than a one-size-fits-all session, he took the time to understand what we were after and delivered exactly that.