Classroom Activities for the Busy Teacher: SPIKE Prime

A 10 week curriculum package for implementing the LEGO Education SPIKE Prime Set (45678) in your class. Containing 20 chapters that follow a planetary exploration story line, you will be introducing students to the basics of the SPIKE Prime Set and gradually incorporating sensor and useful programming concepts.

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 SPYKEE 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.

Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: SPYKEE Basics
Chapter 3: What is a Robot?
Chapter 4: Flowcharting
Chapter 5: How Far?
Chapter 6: How Many Sides?
Chapter 7: That Bot has Personality!
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: Prepare the Landing Zone
Chapter 13: Meet your Adoring Public!
Chapter 14: As seen on TV!
Chapter 15: Mini-Golf
Chapter 16: Dancing Robots
Chapter 17: Robot Wave
Chapter 18: Robot Butler
Chapter 19: Student Worksheets
Chapter 20: Building Instructions

Sample pages Student worksheets Building instructions

Terms and Services

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.

Classroom Activities for the Busy Teacher: SPIKE Prime

Table of Contents

Brenda Gahan - Head of Learning

Digital Technologies Teacher

Tammy Grady

STEM Teacher - Years 7-10

Primary School Teacher - Year 5

Head of Curriculum