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STEM Tutorial Hub

STEM TUTORIAL HUB

A NEW ENGINEERING CHALLENGE EVERY MONTH

Build skills. Build robots.

The Magnolia Edison STEM Tutorial Hub is your go-to source for monthly engineering challenges and classroom resources.

AUGUST FEATURED CHALLENGE

Edison Robot Sumo

01 Learn

02 Code

03 Design

04 Test

05 Compete

AUGUST CHALLENGE

August: Edison Robot Sumo

A five-day engineering challenge that moves from learning to coding, designing, testing, and competing.

1

Meet Edison

Introduction slides, student notes, challenge video, and sample code.

2

Code

Loops, sensors, obstacle detection, line tracking, and testing.

3

Design

Share individual ideas, complete a team blueprint, and build the robot.

4

Improve

Run practice matches, record results, and redesign your robot.

5

Compete

Complete the final build and run the tournament.

Edison Basics

These resources stay available throughout the school year for new students and review.

Meet Edison V3

Learn the robot’s buttons, motors, sensors, charging system, and basic classroom setup.

Programming Basics

Connect Edison, open EdBlocks, create a program, download it, and test your robot.

Troubleshooting

Resolve charging, download, sensor, wheel, browser, and programming problems.

August Resources

Access teaching materials, workbooks, and sample code for the Robot Sumo challenge.

Day 1 Introduction Slides

Foundational slides covering Edison robot anatomy and basic operation.

Edison V3 Student Notes

Essential reference guide for students working with the V3 hardware.

Day 2 Coding Slides

Step-by-step introduction to EdCode and programming logic.

Sumo Challenge Workbook

Detailed project sheets for designing and testing Sumo robots.

Teacher Guide

Complete lesson plans and assessment rubrics for educators.

Challenge Video

Visual walkthrough of the Robot Sumo tournament rules and setup.

Quick Troubleshooting

Use these guides to quickly resolve common Edison robot issues during class.

Connection Issues

Fix USB, Bluetooth, and browser connection problems.

Sensor Problems

Check and calibrate line tracking, obstacle, and light sensors.

Code Download

Resolve download errors, blocked pop-ups, and browser issues.

Movement Problems

Troubleshoot wheel alignment, speed, and turning issues.