Video tutorials

Have you ever had many blocks of your program that repeat? This block will shorten your program significantly when this happens!

Sounds easy, eh? Try it for a bit and come back to read this tutorial!

We already know how to move the whole robot. How can we move only one motor?

How much does a robot move when it turns 90°? How does this compare to a wheel turning 90°? What’s the difference?

How to measure an angle?

Pulleys, gears, and levers are some of the mechanical technologies used to move props to create the special effects for a movie.

Act out the scene by pulling the boat model along.

Every type of artistic venue is filled with experts who are just as critical as the artists themselves. What careers would you find interesting?

Deliver the experts to their target destinations.

There is no show without an audience! We love to share our artistic creations with others.

Deliver the seven audience members to the target destinations.

Many technologies are used to enable all sorts of great creations to be made anywhere.

Release the creation from the craft machine.

Virtual reality technology can transport an audience into new worlds, making their experience feel real.

Trigger the model repeatedly to create an artistic sculpture.

Worm gear technology creates rotation that can enhance the way lights move in a light show.

Trigger the light show on the tower by raising the handles.

Mixing different inputs to produce the right balance of sound for the performance is an important task for any show.

Adjust the sound levels in the studio for ideal audio recording.

Getting a camera into exactly the right position to capture a shot requires a lot of precise movement and great communication with the actors.

Release the camera down the track to shoot the movie scene.

Innovative audiovisual technology can bring new characters to life through the use of holograms.

Set the stage for the hologram performer to start the show.

Visual and audio effects make a powerful impact and can be used to help the audience focus on different parts of the performance.

Set up the music concert by switching on the lights and sound.

Augmented reality transforms a piece of art into an experience.

Rotate the statue to reveal an augmented reality experience.

What makes something art? Create an amazing art piece worthy of being displayed in a museum.

You can use the bricks in Bag 4 to build your team’s LEGO® art piece. Bring it to the match and then deliver it on the pedestal to the museum.

Immersing viewers so they are surrounded by the art allows them to experience and appreciate it in new ways.

Trigger the immersive experience for the viewer in the model.

Mechanical technology can support a theater performance by seamlessly changing the scenery, keeping the audience focused on the story.

Change the scenery to a different configuration, and consider what the other team will do so that you end with matching scenes.

3D technology adds depth and interactivity to the cinema experience, making it more enjoyable.

Trigger the 2D cinema screen to become a 3D experience.

Every part has its place in the box, and you should always return parts to where they belong.

Where can I find this part?

You will build your robots much faster if you know where the parts are in the box. Inside your box, you will find a guide for organizing the parts. Most sections include labels that help you identify what goes there, such as:

• Axles;
• Double and triple pins;
• Angle connectors;
• Small connector parts;
• Straight and angled beams.

Where should I put this part back?

At the end of the lesson, you will need to disassemble your robot. All parts must be returned to their correct sections. You can leave the class only after your teacher has checked and approved that your box is properly organized.

Upper part of the box

Lower part of the box

Use plastic food trays as containers to help organize the bottom part of the box.

Power can be stored in batteries, but it takes a lot of energy to produce them.

Deliver energy units to the rechargeable battery target area.

Factories use large amounts of energy to make the products we use such as toys.

Deliver energy units to the toy factory bin and release the mini dinosaur toy.

Surplus renewable energy can be used to convert water into hydrogen gas that can be stored in tanks until it is needed.

Deliver energy units to the hydrogen plant target area.