Robot trace Precision Challenge Camp & Minecraft Agent Adventure (Bukit Timah)

Introduction

Students learn essential robotics skills using SPIKE Prime in this hands-on Line Tracing Workshop. They will build and program robots to navigate line tracing challenges, enhancing their problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking abilities. Engaging activities and friendly competitions provide a fun introduction to the exciting world of robotics.

Schedule

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Introduction to Line Tracing

• Overview of line tracing robotics challenges and objectives
• Explanation of basic SPIKE Prime concepts (motors, sensors, programming)

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Build and Program Your Line Tracing Robot

• Students work individually or in pairs to assemble and program their robots to follow a line
• Facilitators assist with troubleshooting and guiding the building process

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Test Runs and Adjustments

• Students conduct test runs to fine-tune their robots
• Facilitators provide additional guidance on programming and strategy

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch Break

• Lunch provided
• Free play and relaxation time

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Line Tracing Challenge

• Students compete in a line tracing challenge, where their robots must navigate a course
• Race for the quickest time to complete course, or number of laps in a given time

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Final Adjustments and Debrief

• Students refine their robots based on challenge performance
• Group discussion on strategies, what was learned, and how to improve designs
• Photo/video taking of students and robots

 

Introduction

Students learn the basics of Minecraft Education Edition and coding by instructing the Agent to perform tasks using block-based programming tools like MakeCode. Through a series of hands-on coding challenges focused on farming and building structures, students enhance their problem-solving skills while working individually and collaboratively. By the end of the bootcamp, students will have gained valuable coding experience, shared strategies, and developed creative solutions in a fun and engaging environment.

 

Schedule 

 

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM:Introduction to Minecraft Education and the Agent

• Overview of Minecraft Education Edition and the Agent's role
• Introduction to basic coding concepts using block-based programming (e.g., MakeCode)

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Coding Challenge - Agent Farm

• Students engage in coding challenges that instruct the Agent to perform tasks such as tilling, digging,and planting
• Facilitators guide students through problem-solving and debugging

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: Individual Project

• Students work in individually to complete coding challenges
• Emphasis on discussion among peers and trying out different coding strategies

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch Break

• Lunch provided
• Free play and relaxation time

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Coding Challenge - Agent Architure

• Students engage in coding challenges that instruct the Agent to perform tasks such as building structures and navigating obstacles
• Facilitators guide students through problem-solving and debugging

 

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Individual Project and Debrief

• Students work in individually to complete coding challenges
• Emphasis on discussion among peers and trying out different coding strategies
• Group discussion on strategies, what was learned, and how to improve programs
• Photo/video taking of students and projects