LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime Set (45678)

The LEGO Education SPIKE Prime set is intended for students in grades 6-8. Combining colorful LEGO building blocks, easy-to-use hardware, and an intuitive Scratch-based programming language, SPIKE Prime encourages students to think critically and solve complex problems, regardless of their learning level. From simple projects to unlimited creative design possibilities, SPIKE Prime helps students learn the essential STEAM and other 21st century skills they need to keep up with the latest technology… in fun!

SPIKE Prime combines LEGO bricks, Scratch programming and STEAM learning for problem-solving, where critical thinking and self-confidence are essential.

Starting with the easiest SPIKE Prime lessons, they fit perfectly into class time, including building and programming.

From easy first lessons to unlimited creative designs, SPIKE Prime teaches you to think critically, analyze data, and use it to solve complex problems, while assignments involving real-world problems are only made more interesting as students see where solutions can be applied in practice.

The driver behind the SPIKE Prime system is the programmable Hub. This advanced and easy-to-use device features 6 I/O ports, a 5×5 light matrix, Bluetooth connectivity, a speaker, a 6-axis gyroscope, and a rechargeable battery.

The SPIKE Prime set also includes highly accurate motors and sensors that, along with a variety of colorful LEGO building blocks, allow students to create exciting robots, dynamic devices and other interactive devices.

More Hub accessories, motors and sensors, new large build elements allow less build time and more time for learning.

Durable storage bins and 2 sorting trays help save time when picking parts or organizing your workspace, while smaller trays help save space, especially when desk space is limited.

The set includes over 500 LEGO Technic pieces. Also included are new, never-before-seen LEGO pieces!

• the new 3×3 frame makes it easy to change the direction of the construction.
• The new 2×4 block features a cross-axis hole to connect Technic and LEGO System elements, allowing SPIKE Prime to connect other LEGO collections and allowing for more creative freedom.
• The new base plate provides a perfect surface for prototyping, first offered with the Technic kit.
• The new frames allow you to start building without any preparations and to build even larger models.
• The new wheels are easy to install with the engine, more precise turns and better maneuverability.
• New wire clamps with a new range of colors make it easier to check wiring connections.

The learning goal is to engage students who already have three STEAM learning units and are focused on engineering and programming.

Comprehensive online lesson plans with lots of accessible interactive materials help teachers prepare for lessons and feel confident about the subject they teach.

Introduce your students to programming and robotics in a simple and intuitive way with the LEGO Education SPIKE app. The SPIKE Prime tablet and programming environment is based on the popular Scratch language used by millions of children around the world - extremely easy to use !

Supported operating systems:

• iOS
• Chrome
• Windows 10
• Mac
• Android

SPIKE Prime Units

Designed for students in grades 6-8 and optimized for 45-minute lessons, it accelerates STEAM learning by consistently engaging students to think critically and solve complex problems regardless of their learning level.

A squad of inventions

The Invention Squad focuses on the engineering design process.

What will the students invent today?

Students will focus on one specific stage of the design process in each lesson:

• Identifying the problem
• Prototyping
• Testing
• Assessment

In the final lesson, students will integrate all of these steps into a purpose-built project.

Kickstart a business

This chapter focuses on computational thinking skills.

Got a great idea? Business primer will help to generate and implement it.

Students will focus on exploring key skills in different lessons:

• Breaking down a problem into smaller parts
• Debugging
• Pattern recognition and use of code snippets in different contexts
• Development of algorithms

In the last lesson, students will integrate into a plant sorter.

Life Hacks

The Life Hacks unit focuses on presenting and manipulating data in a computer science classroom.

Analyzing data doesn't have to be boring! You will find interesting ways to liven up your data presentation.

Students will focus on research concepts in different lessons:

• Time
• Variables and operations
• Qualitative cloud weather data
• Quantitative cloud weather data
• Arrays

In the final lesson, students will integrate all these concepts into a personal trainer to learn something faster.

Ready for competition

In the competition section, students will be introduced to the world of robot competitions, and will gradually learn the basics of autonomous robot construction and programming using sensors.

Working in a team, you will create a competition robot, test it and update the programs, create new solutions to overcome the assigned missions. The teamwork and cooperation skills developed during the work will be useful for the students' careers.

Comprehensive online lesson plans and a wealth of interactive resources give teachers everything they need to feel confident in their lessons, regardless of their experience.

After school

SPIKE Prime brings creativity and engagement to Alumni programs, robotics clubs, programming programs, and makerspaces.

For robotics competitions like FIRST LEGO League and the World Robotics Olympiad, the SPIKE Prime Expansion Kit and Competition Ready Kit help students and teachers prepare, even if they are new to robotics.

The last lesson in the competition section has a direct link to the annual FIRST LEGO League Robot Game, so it can be a great competition trip for the classroom.