Lessen Our Landfills: A 6th Grade LEGO Robotics Challenge
by Monica Carrera-Wilburn
This lesson takes place in a classroom over two weeks. Students may work in small groups of 2-3. Prior to the robotics challenge, teachers should facilitate student discussion through guided lessons on the environmental impact of landfills and why it is important to lessen the amount of recyclable and compostable material that goes into landfills.
Students should have prior experiences with LEGO Spike Prime “Block Coding” before attempting this challenge (tutorials are included in this lesson plan).
Lesson Grade Level
6th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1g098NXcodwJ1mWXtYk6AxGRjo_R_mxrb/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Earth and Space Science E1: Earth Systems Life Science L2: Organisms & Energy Technology 3. Knowledge Constructor 4. Innovative Designer 5. Computational Thinker 6. Creative Communicator Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S3: Apply Mathematics to Engineering S4: Apply Science to Engineering S6: Apply Communications to Engineering Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD) Geometry (G) Ratio and Proportion (RP) English Language Arts (ELA) Writing Speaking & Listening
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