Introduction to Lego Robotics

General Technology Description/Standards

  • 1. Demonstrate knowledge of Printing and Print processes.
  • 1a. Understand how to make a rubber or foam stamp and print multiple copies.
  • 1a. Understand how to make a woodcut and print multiple copies.
  • 1b. Understand and make a two colored woodcut or Linoleum print.
  • 1c. Understand and make silk screen prints.
  • 1d. Understand Offset printing.

  • 2. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in Electronic Publishing and Website design.
  • 2a. Understand and use HTML code to create a basic website.
  • 2b. Learn and use Adobe Illustrator to create and edit images for a website
  • 2c. Learn and use Adobe Photoshop to produce graphics for a website
  • 2d. Learn and use advanced Web coding techniques including CSS, PHP and Javascript
  • 2e. Upload and publish a website

  • 3. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in robotics programming.
  • 3a. Follow instructions to build multiple robots out of Lego.
  • 3b. Program robots to do specific tasks.
  • 3c. Design and create original robots and program them.

  • 4. Demonstrate knowledge and skills of injection molding.
  • 4a. Properly prepare molds and parts for injection molding.
  • 4b. Reproduce objects using an injection mold machine.
  • 4c. Create original molds for injection molded reproductions.

  • 4. Understand 3-D CAD and sculpting software
  • 4a. Understand the vocabulary of 3-D software and printing.
  • 4b. Understand and use CAD software to create virtual 3-D objects.
  • 4c. Understand and use sculpting software to create virtual 3-D sculptures.
  • 4d. Understand and use an SLA 3-D printer to make computer generated virtual objects real.

  • 5. Understand and use metal fabrication machines.
  • 5a. Understand software to create pieces for Plasma cutting..
  • 5b. Use PlasmaCam to cut parts to be welded into a 3-d object.
  • 5c. Use Metal Lathe to create prototype parts.
  • 5c. Use Arc, Wirefeed and Gas welders.

  • 6. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in wood working.
  • 6a. Understand safety precautions for wood tools and equipment.
  • 6b. Safely and Accurately make wood projects.

    • A few videos may be shown to illustrate applications of Lego Robotics and Programing using Mindstorms EV3 or Lego Boost.

  • Digital Clock
  • Paper Plane Maker
  • Easter Bunny using Lego Boost


    • Depending on class size, some students will work with Lego Mindstorms while others will use Boost Lego sets.


    Click here for the first Mindstorms project


    Click here for the first
    Boost project



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