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SPIKE™ Prime Set

Competition Ready

Learning Promise
In this unit, your pupils 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 along with life skills for their future careers.

Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3
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
Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3
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
Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3
Training Camp 3: Reacting to Lines
Competition Ready (Lesson 3)

Training Camp 3: Reacting to Lines

SPIKE™ Prime Set

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

STEAM, Engineering, Computer Science
30-45 min.
Beginner
Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3
The Guided Mission 2023-24
Competition Ready (Lesson 4)

The Guided Mission 2023-24

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
Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3
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.
Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3
My Code, Our Program
Competition Ready (Lesson 6)

My Code, Our Program

SPIKE™ Prime Set

Use My Blocks to write organised programs that will help the Advanced Driving Base perform quickly and reliably.

STEAM, Engineering, Computer Science
90-120 min.
Advanced
Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3
Time for an Upgrade
Competition Ready (Lesson 7)

Time for an Upgrade

SPIKE™ Prime Set

Build motorised tools that can help to solve competition tasks.

STEAM, Engineering, Computer Science
90-120 min.
Advanced
Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3
Mission Ready
Competition Ready (Lesson 8)

Mission Ready

SPIKE™ Prime Set

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

STEAM, Engineering, Computer Science
120+ min.
Advanced
Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3
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
Years 7-9 or Key Stage 3