Sometime we have to use a lot of variables storing similar but different data. Let us say we want to 

The robot moves your Innovation Project onto the RePLAY logo or the gray area around the bench (M04).

The robot slides the step counter slow and steady. The farther the “walk,” the better.

So far we have covered mainly the technical side of teaching studenst LEGO Robotics. However, another important part is the methodology. How you explain complex concepts to students, how you conduct the classes or how you push the students to constantly improve?

Have you seen the wheel(s) of a car spinning, but the car itself is not moving? Why does it happen?

This is a brief summary of the tasks in the lesson and the experiments with the differential that the students will conduct during the class. Bellow you can find a list of the tasks and what to expect from them. Take a look at them prior to the lesson, so that you there will be no surprises.

The students have already built stands in the previous lesson and it is expected that they will need lesser time to build it this time. They will conduct the same experiments, but as they will use different construction, we can expect different results.

The goal of the lesson is for the students to learn 3 state line following.

Scores

Only one counts per stack

If an Upgrade (solar panels, roof garden, insulation) is Independent, and Supported only by a Stack which is at least partly in any Circle:

• 10 For Each Upgrade

(mission descriptions source https://www.first-lego-league.org/)

Bring the blocks to a specific place on the field in a specific way

Scores:

score one or the other

If there is a team-designed Structure clearly bigger than a Blue Building Unit, built only from your white LEGO bricks

• Completely In any Circle: 15 
• Partly in any Circle: 10

Note: Design and build your own Structure before you compete, then bring that to each Match. You don’t build it during the Match.

Note: Your mission 11 Structure needs to be built from Bag 10 elements only. It can include the red and gray elements. Not all of the Bag 10 elements need to be used.

(mission descriptions source https://www.first-lego-league.org/)

If the Steel Structure is Standing, and is Independent, and Supported only by its hinges as shown

Scores:

If the Test Building is Independent and Supported only by the blue beams, and some beams have been knocked out at least half way:

• 1 Beam - 10
• 2 Beams - 20
• 3 Beams - 30
• 4 Beams - 40
• 5 Beams - 50 
• 6 Beams - 60

(mission descriptions source https://www.first-lego-league.org/)

Scores:

Score one or the other

If the Elevator’s moving parts are Independent, and Supported only by its hinges as shown, in the following position:

• Blue Car Down: 15 or
• Balanced: 20

(mission descriptions source https://www.first-lego-league.org/)

Scores:

If the Swing is released: 20

(mission descriptions source https://www.first-lego-league.org/)

Scores:

Score all that apply

If a Unit is Independent and Supported by the Tree’s:

•  Large Branches: 10 Each Unit and
•  Small Branches: 15 Each Unit

(mission descriptions source https://www.first-lego-league.org/)

Scores:

If the Bat is Supported by branch (B) on the Tree: 10

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Scores:

If the Inspection Drone is Supported by axle (A) on the Bridge: 10

(mission descriptions source https://www.first-lego-league.org/)

Scores:

Score all that apply

If the Hooked Blue Unit is:

• Clearly lowered any distance from the Guide Hole: 20 and
• Independent and Supported by another Blue Unit: 15 and
• Level 1 is Completely in the Blue Circle: 15

Note: You can only get Flag points if you get Bridge points.

Note: Rule 31 allowance: It is okay and expected for Robots to collide while trying to earn Flag points.Note

Note: When clearly only one Robot is holding a Flag raised, only that Robot scores for that Flag

(mission descriptions source https://www.first-lego-league.org/)