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SPIKE™ Prime Set

Competition Ready

Learning Promise
In this unit, your students will be introduced to the world of robotics competitions as they gradually learn the basics of building and programming autonomous robots using sensors. Working together to build an effective competition robot, they'll systematically test and refine programs, using the design process to develop a solution in order to complete missions, all the while developing skills related to collaboration and teamwork, and life skills for their future careers.

Grades 6-8
Science: 2. Technology: 5. Engineering: 5. Arts: 2. Math: 3.
Hybrid
STEAM, Engineering, Computer Science

Lessons

Training Camp 1: Driving Around
Competition Ready (Lesson 1)

Training Camp 1: Driving Around

SPIKE™ Prime Set

Build a Practice Driving Base and make precise and controlled movements.

STEAM, Engineering, Computer Science
30-45 min.
Beginner
Grades 6-8
Training Camp 2: Playing with Objects
Competition Ready (Lesson 2)

Training Camp 2: Playing with Objects

SPIKE™ Prime Set

Use sensors to control motors and interact with objects on the competition field.

STEAM, Engineering, Computer Science
30-45 min.
Beginner
Grades 6-8
Training Camp 3: Reacting to Lines
Competition Ready (Lesson 3)

Training Camp 3: Reacting to Lines

SPIKE™ Prime Set

Write programs using the Color Sensor to make the Driving Base autonomous.

STEAM, Engineering, Computer Science
30-45 min.
Beginner
Grades 6-8
The Guided Mission 2024-25
Competition Ready (Lesson 4)

The Guided Mission 2024-25

SPIKE™ Prime Set

Coach your team through a real FIRST® LEGO® League mission and prepare them for the challenges to come!

STEAM, Engineering, Computer Science
45-90 min.
Beginner
Grades 6-8
Assembling an Advanced Driving Base
Competition Ready (Lesson 5)

Assembling an Advanced Driving Base

SPIKE™ Prime Set

Use effective teamwork to build and present a strong competition-ready Driving Base.

STEAM, Engineering, Computer Science
90-120 min.
Intermed.
Grades 6-8
My Code, Our Program
Competition Ready (Lesson 6)

My Code, Our Program

SPIKE™ Prime Set

Use My Blocks to write organized programs that'll help the Advanced Driving Base perform quickly and reliably.

STEAM, Engineering, Computer Science
90-120 min.
Advanced
Grades 6-8
Time for an Upgrade
Competition Ready (Lesson 7)

Time for an Upgrade

SPIKE™ Prime Set

Build motorized tools that can help solve competition tasks.

STEAM, Engineering, Computer Science
90-120 min.
Advanced
Grades 6-8
Mission Ready
Competition Ready (Lesson 8)

Mission Ready

SPIKE™ Prime Set

Use controlled motor movements, sensors, and organized programs to solve a practice competition challenge in the shortest amount of time.

STEAM, Engineering, Computer Science
120+ min.
Advanced
Grades 6-8
Hybrid
Mission Training: Creative Problem-Solving
Competition Ready (Lesson 9)

Mission Training: Creative Problem-Solving

SPIKE™ Prime Set

Build your mission strategy skills. Use the design process to develop a creative solution to a problem.

STEAM, Engineering, Computer Science
45 min
Beginner
Grades 6-8