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Spike Prime: Read the Code Series - Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Bundle
The Read the Code series is designed to save teachers time by teaching students to explain robot behavior before running code. Across Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels, students learn to read SPIKE Prime programs, predict behavior, test their predictions, and answer thought-provoking questions that surface the most common robotics misconceptions—so teachers do not have to repeatedly explain them. This is not trial-and-error robotics. It is reasoning, debugging, and understanding—bu
6th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Spike Prime Coding: Read the Code Series - Advanced Worksheet Bundle
Your students can make robots move — but they struggle to explain why the code behaves the way it does.This Advanced Read the Code bundle fixes that for you. These five Advanced worksheets are designed to save you time by guiding students through the hardest robotics thinking skills: analyzing complex logic, identifying design flaws, and explaining unexpected behavior — before trial-and-error takes over. Students don’t just run code. They read it, predict behavior, test their predictions, an
6th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
SPIKE Prime Coding: Read the Code Series – 5 Beginner Worksheets
Are your students rushing through LEGO SPIKE Prime coding without truly understanding the program flow? Are you looking for low-prep, device-free activities that strengthen problem-solving and code-reading skills? This complete Beginner Read the Code Series is designed to get students thinking critically before they ever run their robots. With five scaffolded worksheets, your students will progress from basic straight movement to conceptual reasoning about infinite loops. Why teachers love th
5th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
SPIKE Prime Coding: Read the Code Series – Intermediate Worksheets Bundle
Save time and money with this ready-to-use 5-worksheet series for SPIKE Prime coding! These worksheets help students read block code, predict robot behavior, and reason through loops, conditionals, and sensors — all without needing to run the robots. Perfect for offline days, early finishers, substitutes, or formative assessment. Bundle Includes: Worksheet 1 – Predict Robot BehaviorStudents analyze simple SPIKE Prime programs and predict robot movement step by step. Worksheet 2 – Repeated Se
6th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Unit 1 LEGO SPIKE Prime Beginner Coding Activity – Maze & Robot Movement
Want students to think like programmers with LEGO SPIKE Prime from day one?This hands-on lesson introduces coding fundamentals in a way that’s engaging, visual, and interactive. Students explore program flow and sequencing using a maze analogy, then apply their learning directly in the SPIKE Prime app by programming their robots to move forward, backward, and turn. Perfect for middle school robotics or STEM classes, this lesson builds problem-solving skills, logical thinking, and confidence wi
4th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Unit 4 - Lesson 6: Ferris Wheel Build, Code & Control — LEGO SPIKE Prime
It's time to build the Ferris wheel — and write the code that brings it to life. In this 13-slide lesson, students construct their SPIKE Prime Ferris wheel, connect a motor, and write their first working motor program — all in one class. From their very first block program to a complete multi-step "full ride," students move through a carefully scaffolded sequence that builds both their build skills and their coding confidence. By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:Build a Ferris wh
6th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
LEGO SPIKE Prime Debugging Worksheets Bundle | Predict, Test, Fix Code
Are your students quick to run code but struggle to explain what it actually does? This progressive debugging worksheet bundle teaches students to slow down, read SPIKE Prime block code carefully, and reason through robot behavior before pressing play. Instead of trial-and-error coding, students learn to predict, test, debug, and explain—just like real programmers. Designed specifically for middle school LEGO SPIKE Prime classrooms, these low-prep worksheets work even on offline days and ar
4th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Unit 2 - SPIKE Prime Touch Sensor Coding – Bump Bot Lesson
Help students move from movement-only coding to true sensor-based robotics control. This hands-on Touch Sensor Coding Activity (Bump Bot) teaches students how to program a robot that responds to real-time input using the SPIKE Prime touch sensor. Students learn how to:• Set movement motors correctly • Use a Forever loop to continuously check a sensor • Write conditional logic using If/Else blocks • Understand state-based behavior (pressed vs released) • Modify steering and rotation values for t
5th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Unit 3 -Spike Prime: Read the Code – (Advanced) WS 2: Sensor Priority & Override
Students don’t understand why some sensors seem to “do nothing.”This worksheet explains that problem clearly. Students examine programs where multiple sensors are checked, but some conditions never meaningfully trigger. They predict behavior, test their predictions, and explain how sensor priority and logic masking affect outcomes. The worksheet leads students to discover that the issue isn’t the sensor — it’s the code structure. This worksheet saves you time because: students stop blaming har
6th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Also included in: Spike Prime Coding: Read the Code Series - Advanced Worksheet Bundle
Unit 3 - Spike Prime: Read the Code – (Advanced) WS 5: Predict, Fix, Improve
This worksheet turns analysis into intentional improvement — not guesswork.Students compare two versions of code, predict behavior, test both versions, and justify which design is better and why. Only after reasoning do students improve the code themselves. This worksheet brings everything together: prediction, evidence, design thinking, and debugging. This worksheet saves you time because: fixes are justified, not random students explain why changes matter code improvements become thoughtful,
6th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Also included in: Spike Prime Coding: Read the Code Series - Advanced Worksheet Bundle
Unit 3 - Spike Prime: Read the Code (Advanced) – WS 4: Partial Infinite Loops
Students can’t tell the difference between “running” and “responsive.”This worksheet makes that distinction unmistakable. Students examine programs with infinite loops that appear active but trap the robot in limited behavior. They predict long-term behavior, test their predictions, and explain why the robot becomes stuck even though the code is still running. The questions surface logical dead ends that students often miss. This worksheet saves you time because: students stop assuming loops au
6th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Also included in: Spike Prime Coding: Read the Code Series - Advanced Worksheet Bundle
Unit 3 - Spike Prime: Read the Code – (Advanced) WS 3: Inefficient Logic
The robot works — but the code is bad.This worksheet teaches students to recognize that difference. Students analyze programs that technically behave correctly but include redundant checks, unnecessary blocks, and inefficient structure. They predict behavior, test it, and explain why the code works — and why it’s still poorly designed. This is where students start thinking like real programmers, not just robot operators. This worksheet saves you time because: students stop equating “it works”
6th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Also included in: Spike Prime Coding: Read the Code Series - Advanced Worksheet Bundle
Unit 3 - Spike Prime: Read the Code – (Advanced) WS 1: Competing Conditions
Your students think multiple “if” statements all matter equally.This worksheet shows them why that’s not true — without you having to lecture. Students analyze code with competing conditions inside a loop. They predict what the robot will do, test their predictions, and explain which condition actually wins and why. Carefully written questions guide students to notice order-of-operations issues that cause unexpected behavior. This worksheet saves you time because: students stop assuming “all c
6th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Also included in: Spike Prime Coding: Read the Code Series - Advanced Worksheet Bundle
Unit 2 - SPIKE Prime: Read the Code (Inter) - WS# 5 Infinite Loops and Logic
Just because code runs forever doesn’t mean it’s doing anything useful.This worksheet teaches that lesson clearly and early. Students examine programs with infinite loops — including one where a sensor is checked repeatedly but behavior never changes. They predict long-term behavior, test their predictions, and explain why some loops are ineffective. The questions are designed to build a debugging mindset before students reach Advanced robotics. This worksheet saves you time because: ineffecti
6th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Unit 2 - SPIKE Prime: Read the Code (Inter) - WS# 4 Two Outcomes Inside a Loop
Your students don’t understand why the robot won’t change behavior.This worksheet makes that visible without you re-explaining it. Students analyze if/else logic placed inside and outside of a loop. They predict behavior, test their predictions, and explain why repeated decisions allow robots to respond — while single decisions do not. Carefully structured questions help students articulate why robots sometimes feel “stuck,” even when the code looks correct. This worksheet saves you time becau
6th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Unit 2 - SPIKE Prime: Read the Code (Inter) - WS# 3 Repeat Actions
Students use repeat blocks — but don’t always understand them.This worksheet clears that up before it becomes a problem. Students read code that uses repeat and repeat-forever blocks to control movement. They predict distance and stopping behavior, test their predictions, and explain how repeated actions affect movement, all without adding sensor complexity. Questions are designed to surface and correct common misunderstandings about loops — especially “repeat forever.” This worksheet saves yo
6th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Unit 2 -SPIKE Prime: Read the Code (Inter) - WS #2: Repeat Sensor Checks W/ Loop
Your robots work sometimes — and students don’t know why.This worksheet fixes that confusion for you. Students analyze two programs that use the same color sensor but behave very differently. By reading the code first, students predict what will happen, test their predictions, and explain why repeated sensor checks inside a loop lead to more reliable behavior. Thought-provoking questions guide students to discover that inconsistent behavior is usually caused by program structure, not broken s
6th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Unit 2 - SPIKE Prime: Read the Code (Inter) - WS# 1 Sensor Timing & Conditionals
Your students keep saying, “The robot should have stopped.”This worksheet fixes that problem for you. Sensor Timing & Conditional Actions walks students through one of the most common — and time-consuming — robotics misconceptions: believing sensors react instantly. Instead of trial-and-error or repeated teacher explanations, students read the code, predict what will happen, test their predictions, and explain the results. Thought-provoking questions guide students to uncover when sensors are
6th - 9th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Hands-On LEGO SPIKE Prime Worksheet – Predict Robot Actions Without Coding
Need a meaningful LEGO SPIKE Prime activity when students can’t run their code? This low-prep worksheet pushes students to slow down and think by analyzing SPIKE Prime block code and predicting exactly what the robot will do—before it ever moves. Instead of trial-and-error coding, students read the program step by step, reason through robot movement, and draw the robot’s path. This makes it an easy, reliable option for offline days, substitute plans, early finishers, or quick formative assessm
4th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Unit 1 SPIKE Prime: Read the Code #3 – Repeats & Accumulated Movement (Beginner)
Introduce students to the power of loops in SPIKE Prime with this beginner worksheet. Students analyze repeat blocks and predict robot movement over multiple iterations. This resource is also included in the LEGO SPIKE Prime Robotics Unit: Intro to Coding, Movement & Robot Logic (9 Lessons / 2 Weeks). Students will: Understand repeat loops and accumulated distance Predict repeated straight or curved movement Draw robot paths and reasoning for each iteration Includes teacher notes and answer g
5th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Also included in: SPIKE Prime Coding: Read the Code Series – 5 Beginner Worksheets
Unit 1 - SPIKE Prime: Read the Code #4 – Wait Blocks & Timing (Beginner)
Teach students that not all code makes the robot move with this worksheet focused on wait blocks. Students will predict program flow, recognize pauses, and reason about timing in SPIKE Prime programs. This resource is also included in the LEGO SPIKE Prime Robotics Unit: Intro to Coding, Movement & Robot Logic (9 Lessons / 2 Weeks). Students will: Identify movement vs non-movement blocks Predict robot behavior during waits Draw paths and mark where the robot pauses Includes teacher notes and a
5th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Also included in: SPIKE Prime Coding: Read the Code Series – 5 Beginner Worksheets
Unit 1 SPIKE Prime: Read the Code #5 – One-Time vs Forever Motion (Adv Beginner)
Challenge students to understand infinite loops and program flow with this advanced beginner worksheet. Students will reason about code that never ends and what blocks can or cannot run in SPIKE Prime. This resource is also included in the LEGO SPIKE Prime Robotics Unit: Intro to Coding, Movement & Robot Logic (9 Lessons / 2 Weeks). Students will: Compare one-time vs forever loops Understand why blocks after a forever loop are impossible Predict robot behavior and reason about program structu
5th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Also included in: SPIKE Prime Coding: Read the Code Series – 5 Beginner Worksheets
LEGO SPIKE Prime Debugging WS 2 – Fixing Movement Bugs & Comparing Code
Your students can write code — but can they explain why it doesn’t work? This intermediate LEGO SPIKE Prime debugging worksheet pushes students beyond simple mistakes and into intentional problem-solving. Students must match buggy code to a known goal, identify incorrect logic, and make targeted fixes without rewriting the entire program. Students will: Predict robot movement from multi-block code Compare buggy code to a correct movement goal Debug by adjusting values, order, or logic Explain
4th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Also included in: LEGO SPIKE Prime Debugging Worksheets Bundle | Predict, Test, Fix Code
Unit 3 - SPIKE LEGO Coding Worksheet: Same Goal, Different Code
There aren’t many quality coding practice worksheets built specifically for LEGO SPIKE — and most students struggle not because they can’t code, but because they don’t truly understand what their code is doing. This worksheet was created to fix that problem. Instead of building from scratch, students analyze, compare, and reason through real SPIKE code to decide whether two programs actually behave the same — and which one is more accurate or efficient. What Students Do✔ Compare two SPIKE cod
4th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Also included in: SPIKE Prime Robotics Unit 3: Advanced Logic & Variables (Weeks 5–6)
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