Lesson: EV3 - "My Blocks"

Overview: 
The goal of this lesson is to introduce the concept of My Blocks - the EV3-G equivalent of a sub-routine. This lesson uses the "My Blocks" video from EV3 Trainer (a.k.a. Introduction to Programming LEGO® MINDSTORMS® EV3) from Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Academy (Note: this lessons is not available in the free online version of the product).
Objectives: 

Students will be able to:

1. Create a My Block from a section of  an EV3-G program

2. Use one or more My Blocks in complex EV3-G program

3. Manipulate the Custom Palette to manage My Blocks

Instruction Guide: 
Primary Instructional Material: 
Differentiated Instruction Material: Supplemental: 
Formative Assessment: 
Education Level: 
Middle School
High School
Scope & Sequence: 
Robotics
Focus Subject: 
Computing / Computer Science
Robotics Software
HW Platform: 
EV3
SW Platform: 
EV3-G
Interactivity Style: 
Mixed
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