Indi Mission Task Cards Indi Mission Cards
Robot Explorers Sequence • Unit 1
Name: _________________
Date: _______
1
Start & Finish
Always start with a Green tile!
GO
STOP
Target: Turn indi on and drive!
2
Slow Down
Start with Green, then use a Yellow tile.
SLOW
Watch indi's light turn yellow!
3
Sharp Right
Green → Blue → Stop.
90° R
Hint: The blue tile turns a sharp corner!
4
Sharp Left
Green → Pink → Stop.
90° L
What happens if you use 2 pinks?
Indi Mission Cards
Robot Explorers Sequence • Unit 1
Name: _________________
Date: _______
5
Small Left
Start with Green, then Orange!
45° L
Does it turn less than the Pink tile?
6
Small Right
Start with Green, then Teal!
45° R
Try to drive in a zig-zag!
7
Stop & Dance
Green → Celebration (Purple).
STOP & DANCE
Purple is always the end of the line!
8
The Tape Maze
Start on Green and find the exit!
Tape Maze Area
Use 5 tiles total including Green!
Indi Pro Mission Task Cards Level 2 Indi Pro Missions
Level 2 • Unit 1: Advanced Routing
Name: _________________
Date: _______
9
Traffic Code
Start with Green!
Code a traffic light! Use 3 tiles to make indi Go , Slow Down , and finally Stop .
Put the tiles 1 foot apart!
10
Triangle Trip
Start on Green, then 3 Blue tiles.
Can you make a triangle? Use exactly 3 Blue tiles and return to where you started.
Challenge: Add a Purple dance at the end!
11
Snake Path
Green → Pink → Blue → Pink → Blue.
Don't hit any obstacles!
12
Angle Master
Start with Green!
Use an Orange Tile (45° L) and a Teal Tile (45° R) to drive diagonally.
45° L
45° R
These tiles turn half as much as Pink or Blue!
Indi Pro Missions
Level 2 • Unit 1: Advanced Routing
Name: _________________
Date: _______
13
U-Turn
Green → Blue → Blue.
Turn around! Place two Blue tiles very close together to make a 180° turn.
90 + 90 = 180 degrees!
14
Table Target
Start with Green!
Drive to a **spot on the table**, do a Purple Celebration , and then STOP.
MISSION: Green → Path → Purple
Indi cannot move after the Purple tile!
15
The Vault
Green → Orange → Teal → Blue → Pink.
Code: Left 45, Right 45, Right 90, Left 90!
16
Grand Tour
Start on Green . Use **at least one** of every color. Finish with Purple!
Don't use more than 3 of any color!
Indi Trailblazers Intro Slides Indi Trailblazers
The Color Coding Adventure!
What is indi?
1
indi is a screenless robot. It reads colors on the floor!
2
indi has a sensor on the bottom to see tiles.
3
Each color tells indi exactly what to do.
Floor Sensors Ready!
Our Coding Language
START (GO)
SLOW DOWN
STOP
Stop & Dance
90° Left
90° Right
45° Left
45° Right
All paths must start with a green tile!
How to Mission
1
Start on Green
Lay your Green tile first. Every path needs it!
2
Sequence the Tiles
Place tiles with 1 foot of space between them.
3
Test & Debbug
Let indi drive! If it misses a tile, move it closer.
The Party Stop
The Purple tile stops indi forever. Don't put tiles after it!
MISSION START!
FIND CARD #1
Always start on GREEN!
Mini Block Challenge Task Cards Mini Block Challenges
Robot Explorers Sequence • Unit 2
Name:
Date:
1
Glow Up
Can you change your robot's color? Find the Main LED block in the Light menu.
set main LED
Try making it your favorite color!
2
Move It
Make your robot roll forward! Drag the Roll block into your code.
roll 0°
at 60 speed
for 1s
How far does it go in 1 second?
3
Brake Test
Roll forward, then stop completely! Use the Delay and Stop blocks.
roll 0° at 50 for 1s
stop
Stop exactly on a piece of tape!
4
Spin Cycle
Change the Heading (the 0°) to 90° to make a turn!
roll 90°
at 60 speed
for 1s
0 is straight, 90 is right!
Mini Block Challenges
Robot Explorers Sequence • Unit 2
Name:
Date:
5
Beep Boop
Make your robot talk! Find the Speak block in the Sound menu.
speak "Hello Explorers!"
What else can your robot say?
6
The Loop
Don't repeat blocks, use a Loop ! This makes code run over and over.
loop 4 times
roll 0° at 50 for 1s
roll 90° at 50 for 1s
Does this make a square?
7
Disco Party
Put a LED block inside a Loop . Change the color each time!
loop 10 times
set LED to random color
delay 0.5s
Make it blink fast!
8
Space Explorer
Final Mission: Use a loop to travel to 3 different "planets" (marks on the floor).
Program your own space path!
Mini Pro Challenge Task Cards Level 2 Mini Pro Challenges
Level 2 • Unit 2: Logic & Sensors
Name:
Date:
9
Rainbow Roll
Inside a loop, use the Random Color block. Watch your robot glow as it rolls!
loop 10 times
set LED to random
roll 0° at 40 for 0.5s
It looks like a rolling rainbow!
10
Triangle Trip
A triangle has 3 sides. Change your heading by 120° each time in a loop!
Side 1: Roll 0°
Side 2: Roll 120°
Side 3: Roll 240°
Heading math: 120 + 120 = 240!
11
Speed Demon
Start slow and get faster! Use 3 Roll blocks. Each one should have a higher Speed .
roll speed 20
roll speed 50
roll speed 100!
Make sure you have a lot of space!
12
Bumper Sounds
Find the On Collision event block. Make the robot say "Ouch!" when it hits a wall.
on collision:
This block stays separate from the start!
Mini Pro Challenges
Level 2 • Unit 2: Logic & Sensors
Name:
Date:
13
Backwards Bot
To roll backwards, use 180° as your heading. Drive forward, stop, then come back!
roll 0° at 50 for 1s
roll 180° at 50 for 1s
Does it stop right where it started?
14
Dizzy Spinner
Use the Spin block. How many degrees can you make it spin? Try 720!
spin 720° for 2s
720 degrees is two full circles!
15
Security Patrol
Use a Loop Forever . Make the robot roll back and forth between two points forever.
loop forever
roll 0°
roll 180°
You'll have to press Stop to end this!
16
Ultimate Race
Combine **Loops, Rolls, and Sounds** to finish the classroom obstacle course!
Can you do it without touching a cone?
Mini Block Builders Intro Slides Mini Block Builders
Level Up to Block Coding!
Small Robot, Big Brain
1
Sphero Mini is a ball robot.
2
It connects to our tablets using Bluetooth.
3
We use Blocks to tell it where to go!
Connect and Code!
The "Aim" Rule
Mini needs to know which way is FORWARD .
How to Aim:
Tap the "Aim" icon in the app.
Spin the dot until the light points at YOU.
Now forward is away from you!
Coding with Blocks
ROLL
Tells Mini the direction, speed, and time.
LED
Changes the color of the robot's light.
SPEAK
Makes the tablet talk for the robot!
Drag. Drop. Snap! Coding is like building with LEGOs.
READY TO ROLL?
OPEN SPHERO EDU
Find Mini Block Challenge #1
Marty Color Mission Task Cards Marty Color Missions
Robot Explorers Sequence • Unit 3 (Screenless)
Name: _________________
Date: _______
1
Color Catcher
First: Push the MODE button until Marty is in Unplugged Mode!
Hover Marty's Left Foot over a color card on the floor to see if he reacts.
Does Marty make a noise?
2
Forward Step
The Green Card tells Marty to walk forward. Try walking on the table!
WALK
Step Forward
Walk 3 steps!
3
Crab Slide Left
The Blue Card makes Marty slide to the left without turning.
SLIDE
Slide Left
Marty is a crab!
4
Crab Slide Right
The Purple Card makes Marty slide to the right.
SLIDE
Slide Right
Slide around a friend!
Marty Color Missions
Robot Explorers Sequence • Unit 3 (Screenless)
Name: _________________
Date: _______
5
Moonwalk
The Yellow Card tells Marty to walk backwards. Watch his big robot feet move!
BACK
Backwards
Watch Marty's big feet!
6
Victory Dance
The Red Card is the party stop! Marty will stop walking and do a victory dance.
DANCE
Stop & Dance
Put this at the end of every mission!
7
Sequence Master
Code a routine! Line up 3 colors in a row to make Marty move. Which colors will you choose?
Try: Green, Blue, Red!
8
The Big Tour
Use Green, Blue, Purple, and Yellow to walk around something on your table. End with Red!
Table Mission Ready!
Marty has no pink or white cards!
Marty Block Master Task Cards Marty Block Masters
Robot Explorers Sequence • Unit 3 (Block Coding)
Name: _________________
Date: _______
1
Eye Wiggle
Start with the Gold Flag ! Use the Eyes block (found in the Blue Motion menu) to make Marty look around.
when clicked
eyes wiggle
Marty eyes are in the BLUE menu!
2
Forward Step
Choose how many steps Marty takes! Find the Walk block in the Green menu.
when clicked
walk 3 steps forward
Walk just like a human!
3
The Hip Move
Choose which joint to move! Use the Move block (found in the Blue Motion menu).
when clicked
move left hip to 20 degrees in 1 seconds
Degrees are the angle!
4
Talky Robot
Menu: Pink Sound
when clicked
start sound celebrate
Marty is excited!
Marty Block Masters
Robot Explorers Sequence • Unit 3 (Block Coding)
Name: _________________
Date: _______
5
Wave Hello
Menu: Blue Motion
when clicked
wave left arm
Marty says hi!
6
Square Loop
Snap the long Walk block (Green) inside the Repeat block (Gold)!
when clicked
repeat 4 times
walk 1 steps with step length 50 mm
Turn 90 inside the walk makes a square!
7
Disco Spinner
Combine a Loop and two Blue Motion blocks!
when clicked
Repeat 10 times
move left hip to 20 degrees in 1s
eyes wiggle
Dizzy bot!
8
Marty's Show
Final Mission: Combine walking, eyes, sounds, and a dance! Snap everything under the Flag!
You are a Marty Master!
Marty Pro Color Missions Level 2 Task Cards Marty Pro Missions
Level 2 • Unit 3: Expert Navigation
Name: _________________
Date: _______
9
Slide Master
Can you slide back and forth? Use Blue (Left) then Purple (Right) cards.
Marty looks like he's skating!
10
Moonwalk Mix
Walk forward (Green), slide left (Blue), then walk back 2 steps (Yellow)!
BACK
Red dance to finish!
11
Robot Party
The Red Card stops Marty AND makes him dance. Try walking a long path and using Red!
Stop & Dance Now!
End of the show!
12
Security Patrol
Marty is on patrol! He will walk forward then slide side-to-side to watch the area.
Marty watches with his eyes forward!
Marty Pro Missions
Level 2 • Unit 3: Expert Navigation
Name: _________________
Date: _______
13
Slide Snake
Wiggle forward! Alternate between Green (Forward) and Slides to snake across the floor.
Don't step off the rug!
14
Robot Radio
Every color card has a different sound. Lay out 5 cards and hear the robot sing!
Pop Star Bot!
15
Crab Walk Challenge
Combine a slide and a walk! Use Green (Forward) and Blue (Slide Left).
Walk, Slide, Moonwalk!
16
Grand Finale
Build a maze. Use **8 cards** to navigate Marty to the finish line. End with a Red dance!
Marty Master Navigator!
Marty Pro Block Master Level 2 Task Cards Marty Block Masters
Level 2 • Unit 3: Advanced Block Coding
Name: _________________
Date: _______
9
The Kick
Snap the Green Motion block under the flag. Always start with the Green Flag!
when clicked
kick right leg
Score a goal!
10
Friendly Greeting
Blue Motion & Pink Sound:
when clicked
wave left arm
wiggle
start sound "excited"
Marty is so happy!
11
Robot Composer
Find the Play Note blocks in the Green Motion menu!
when clicked
play note ( )
play note ( )
play note ( )
Select any notes to make a song!
12
Ninja Slide
A fun combo of move blocks!
when clicked
slide left 2 steps
wave left arm
start sound excited
Marty has stealth skills!
Marty Block Masters
Level 2 • Unit 3: Advanced Block Coding
Name: _________________
Date: _______
13
Loop in a Loop
Flag → Loop → Loop:
when clicked
repeat 2 times
repeat 3 times
walk 1 steps
Wave left arm
Double your patterns!
14
Patrol Guard
Must start on Flag!
when clicked
walk 4 steps
turn 2 steps right
Wave right arm
Guard the table!
15
Crab Walk
Start → Side Step:
when clicked
side step left 4 steps
Walk sideways!
16
Master Inventor
Final Mission: FREE SELECT!
Create your own robot routine! Snap together **at least 4 blocks** from any color menu. Don't forget the flag!
What will your Marty do?
Marty Magic Intro Slides Marty Magic
Meet Your Bipedal Robot Pal!
Who is Marty?
1
Marty walks on two legs, just like you!
2
He can walk, slide, and do a victory DANCE.
3
Marty has sensors in his feet to read color cards.
Floor Sensors Ready!
Color Card Rules
Forward
Backwards
Stop & Dance
Slide Left
Slide Right
Remember: Marty has NO pink or white cards!
Level Up: Block Menus
1
Green Motion
Find Walk , Turn , and Slide blocks here.
2
Purple Look
Find Eyes and Celebrate blocks here.
3
Gold Control
Use Repeat and Wait Until to change your code!
The Brain Block
Choose your direction and pick your steps!
It's Marty Time!
START MISSION #1
Push the MODE button for Unplugged Mode!
Robot Explorers Mission Log Tracking Sheet Mission Log
Robot Explorers Progress Tracker
NAME: _________________________
Track Your Progress!
Color in the circle for every mission card you complete. Can you finish every level and become a Code Master?
SPHERO INDI
Level 1 Missions
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Level 2 Pro Missions
9
10
11
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14
15
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SPHERO MINI
Level 1 Missions
1
2
3
4
5
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8
Level 2 Pro Missions
9
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Marty Colors
Level 1 Missions
1
2
3
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7
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Level 2 Pro Missions
9
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Marty Blocks
Level 1 Missions
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Level 2 Pro Missions
9
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My Best Discovery: Robot Explorer Achievement Certificates Code Master
Sphero indi Specialist
This is to certify that
Has successfully navigated all 16 missions, mastered the color tile language, and demonstrated expert screenless coding skills!
Instructor
Date
Logic Legend
Sphero Mini Block Programmer
This is to certify that
Has mastered block coding, loops, and sensor logic to navigate complex obstacle courses and missions with precision!
Instructor
Date
Robot Master
Marty the Robot Expert
This is to certify that
Has completed all screenless and block coding missions, mastering distance sensors, crab-walking, and victory dances!
Instructor
Date
Robot Code Keys Reference Sheet Code Keys
Station Reference Guide • Grades 1-3
Sphero Indi Tiles
Start
Slow Down
Stop
Stop & Dance
90° Left
90° Right
45° Left
45° Right
Marty Block Menus
Motion (Blue)
Find Eyes and Waves here.
Motion (Green)
Find Walk , Turn , and Slide here.
Looks (Purple)
Find Start Sound and Dance here.
Events (Gold)
Find the Green Flag Start block here.
Marty Color Cards
Forward
Backwards
Stop & Dance
Slide Left
Slide Right
Code Doctor
Robot stuck? Clean the sensor! Block not working? Check the color menu. Motion is Blue and Green!
