Lesson: EV3 - LEGO IR Beacon and Sensor

Overview: 
The goal of this lesson is to explore the use the LEGO EV3 Infrared (IR) Sensor and Beacon. NOTE:: this sensor and beacon are not included with the EV3 Education kit, but they are included in the home version and available for sale separately).
Objectives: 

Students will be able to:

1. Explain the different modes of operation for the IR sensor and beacon

2. Write an EV3-G program to use the IR beacon as a remote control

3. Write an EV3-G program to use the IR sensor to track the proximity and heading of the beacon

4. Explain the limitations of the IR sensor

Primary Instructional Material: 
Formative Assessment: 
Education Level: 
Middle School
High School
Scope & Sequence: 
Robotics
Focus Subject: 
Computing / Computer Science
Engineering
Humanities
Mathematics
Mixed
Robotics Hardware
Robotics Software
Science
Technology
HW Platform: 
EV3
SW Platform: 
EV3-G
Interactivity Style: 
Mixed