Lesson Objective: To teach students about algorithms and programming.
Materials Needed: LEGO RCX kits, extra LEGO pieces, light sensor, ring for bots to fight in made of a tape circle on the floor, Computers running ROBOLAB.
Procedure:
1. Teach the students about algorithms as detailed instructions that can be used to solve all possible scenarios. Tell students that they will be building their SumoBots to respond to all possible scenarios in a battle ring.
2. Have the students build SumoBots. These SumoBots should be sturdy enough to push other bots out of the ring.
3. Have students program their SumoBots. Students should include a feature that uses the light sensor to keep their SumoBot in the ring.
4. Allow students to test their SumoBots in the ring against other students' or a teacher's Sumobot