Materials List:
Maze Challenge
https://www.teachengineering.org/activities/view/umo_challenges_lesson01_activity1
Each group needs:
- LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 robot, such as the EV3 Core Set at https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/lego-mindstorms-education-ev3-core-set/5003400#lego-mindstorms-education-ev3 (includes programmable EV3 intelligent brick; 2 interactive servo motors; color, ultrasonic and 2 touch sensors; and many other components and instructions)
- LEGO MINDSTORMS Education EV3 Software 1.2.1, free online, you have to register a LEGO account first; at https://www.lego.com/en-us/mindstorms/downloads/download-software
- Maze Challenge Pre-Quiz, one per student
- Maze Challenge Worksheet, one per student
- Maze Challenge Post-Quiz, one per student
Note: This activity can also be conducted with the older (and no longer sold) LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT set instead of EV3; see below for those supplies:
- LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robot, such as the NXT Base Set
- LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT Software 2.1
To share with the entire class:
- meter/yardsticks or measuring tape for making the mazes
- tape, such as duct tape or masking tape, for making the mazes
- boxes, cartons and/or books, for making the mazes
- blindfold
- Maze Challenge Presentation, Microsoft® PowerPoint® file
- computer and projector to show the presentation