Miniature Golf

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As a team they will create a miniature golf course using Lego's and Pico cricket

1: Stuff you need BEFORE the lesson:

Maximun of 3 kits for the group (Minimum of 2)
Make sure every computer has a the Pico Program running and working properly
Double check the kits to make sure everything is in them
Sufficient amount of Lego's for the kids to be able to make the putter, goal area, and obstacles

2: Opening Concepts:

3: Focus of the Lesson:

The focus of this lesson is for the group to be able to work in teams in making an interactive miniature golf course with the use of legos and sensors/programming from the Pico Cricket kits.

4: Teaching:

Divide the group into 3 teams:
- The Putter Team (Making the putter to hit the ball)
- The Obstacle Team (Making the obstacles...i.e windmill, etc. using sensors/motors of Pico)
- The Goal Team (Making the goal area where the ball is trying to get into)
Within the 3 teams get them to brainstorm very briefly on ideas in making the putter, obstacles, and goal
Let the students begin the building aspect of their designs (i.e either new designs or images like the one displayed on this lesson plan/activity sheet)
They are to then add the necessary sensors/motors to their designs and begin the programming/testing aspect
Once the teams are done they are to come together and test out their projects and as a team they will compete with one another
- (EXTRA: You can award the winning team candy or something...it's UP TO YOU)

5: Wrap up:

Make sure everyone has cleaned up their area and all Pico pieces in the kits are accounted for
If time is still time...then a mini circle up could be done for the kids to discuss what they learned (EXTRA: Maybe a mini quiz on the sensors with a small prize)

ALWAYS get feedback. What can be improved?What they liked and didnt like?