In this module, we begin by learning and practicing building, programming, and testing techniques on simulated real-world challenge courses. Next, we apply that knowledge by creating robots that solve actual problems that students identify in their own lives. Students learn to brainstorm, identify SMART solutions, rapidly prototype, and methodically improve on their own ideas. Students learn to speak fluently about their creations by practicing for and taking part in a Mock 'Shark Tank'. Finally, students learn how to potentially bring their products to market. InventABot helps students to become actively engaged as creators of technology rather than merely consumers.
Module 1 | InventABot: Use Robotics to Solve Real-World Challenges! |
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Unit 1 | C1: Becoming an Inventor |
Unit 2 | C2: Operation: Clean Sweep (Level 1) |
Unit 3 | C3: Operation: Clean Sweep (Level 2) |
Unit 4 | C4: Robot Chassis Design 1 |
Unit 5 | C5: Operation: Clean Sweep (Programming) Level 1 and 2 |
Unit 6 | C6: Robot Chassis Design 2 |
Unit 7 | C7: Operation: Elimination |
Unit 8 | C8: Operation: Elimination (Programming) |
Unit 9 | C9: Operation: Pet Rescue (Level 1) |
Unit 10 | C10: Operation: Pet Rescue (Level 2) |
Unit 11 | C11: Operation: Pet Rescue (Programming) |
Unit 12 | C12: Using Technology to Solve Problems |
Unit 13 | C13: SMART Solutions |
Unit 14 | C14: Rapid Prototyping |
Unit 15 | C15: Using 3D Printers to Prototype |
Unit 16 | C16: 3D Modeling |
Unit 17 | C17: Using LEGOs to Prototype |
Unit 18 | C18: Creating a Product Demo |
Unit 19 | C19: Writing an 'Elevator Pitch' |
Unit 20 | C20: Presenting to Investors and/or Customers |
Unit 21 | C21: Final Presentation / Mock 'Shark Tank' |
Unit 22 | C22: What’s Next: Protecting Your Idea |
Unit 23 | C23: What's Next: Invention Competitions |
Unit 24 | C24: What’s Next: Bringing Your Product to Market (Part 1) |
Unit 25 | C25: What’s Next: Bringing Your Product to Market (Part 2) |
Unit 26 | C26: Building & Programming for the FIRST LEGO League |