RoboBytes
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About the store
Welcome to my TPT store!
I’m a longtime robotics teacher with almost two decade of hands-on experience in the classroom. Over the years, I found myself creating nearly all of my own lessons, activities, worksheets, and assessments—simply because quality robotics resources were hard to find. I know firsthand how much time, energy, and heart teachers pour into their students every day.
That’s why I started this store: to give back to hardworking educators by sharing the materials I’ve crafted, tested, and refined with real students. My resources are designed to be clear, engaging, classroom-ready, and aligned with the real challenges teachers face when introducing robotics, engineering, and coding concepts.
Whether you’re brand new to robotics or have been teaching it for years, I hope these lessons make your planning easier and your students’ learning even more exciting.
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Unit 4 - lesson 1: Speed, Direction, and Torque | SPIKE Prime Robotics
Struggling to teach how gears really work? This lesson makes it simple: students learn how gear size and arrangement affect speed, direction, and force, with real-world examples and hands-on discussion questions. Perfect for SPIKE Prime robotics, it’s a quick, visual way to get students thinking like engineers before they even build. 📦 This lesson is part of the SPIKE Prime Unit 4 Bundle. If you're planning to purchase the full unit, you'll get this lesson included — no need to buy it separate
6th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Unit 4 - Lesson 2: Gear Ratios SPIKE Prime Robotics Slides, WS & Answer Key
Teaching gear ratios for SPIKE Prime just got easier. This fully illustrated lesson walks middle and high school robotics students through the gear ratio formula step by step — with worked examples, real-world connections, and built-in discussion questions that build genuine engineering intuition. No confusing math, no student glazed-over stares. 📦 This lesson is part of the SPIKE Prime Unit 4 Bundle. If you're planning to purchase the full unit, you'll get this lesson included — no need to buy
6th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
RoboBytes | SPIKE Prime | Unit 6 Lesson 1 – What is Line Following?
Two weeks of line following starts here — and this lesson makes sure students actually understand what's happening before they write a single block. Students use a helper program to read real reflected light values from their robot, discover where the threshold between "on the line" and "off the line" lives, and learn why robot placement matters before the program even starts. What's included in the powerpoint:Editable teacher slide deck linkEditable student worksheet linkEditable teacher answer
6th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Unit 4 - lesson 7: SPIKE Prime Ferris Wheel Refinement | Lego Robotics
Your students built a Ferris Wheel in Lesson 6. Now they make it good. In Lesson 7, teams run a structured test protocol, identify what's actually wrong, and log documented improvements before Capstone Day. The shift from "does it run?" to "does it run well?" is where the real engineering thinking happens. By the end of this lesson, students will:Run a test protocol — observe first, fix secondLog 3+ specific improvements to their build or codeUse variables to adjust their program from one placeU
6th - 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
SPIKE Prime Robotics Unit 5 Lesson 8: Autonomous Vehicle Lab
This is where it all comes together. In this two-day partner challenge, students take on differentiated roles as Coder and Builder to design and build a fully autonomous SPIKE Prime robot — but there's a catch: no one touches LEGO or opens the SPIKE app until both planning sheets are teacher-approved. On Day 1, the Coder maps out the full logic structure — flowchart, decision priority, and Forever loop — while the Builder designs the physical system, from base design and hub placement to sensor
6th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
SPIKE Prime Robotics Unit 5 Lesson 7: Advanced Debugging 2 - Variables & Sensors
Four broken programs. One variable-related bug each. Students trace, predict, fix, and test — tackling errors from uninitialized counters to sneaky cross-sensor interference. What's included: Editable student worksheet · Teacher answer key & facilitation notes ⭐ This lesson is part of the SPIKE Prime Unit 5 Bundle — Multi-Sensor Logic, Variables & Autonomous Systems. Grab the bundle and save! If this resource worked for your class, please leave a review — it helps other teachers find it and ear
6th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
SPIKE Prime Robotics Unit 5 Lesson 4: Read the Code Sensors
Can your students read a program like an engineer? Three buggy multi-sensor scenarios challenge them to trace, predict, and explain robot behavior before running a single line of code. What's included: Editable student worksheet · Teacher answer key & facilitation notes ⭐ This lesson is part of the SPIKE Prime Unit 5 Bundle — Multi-Sensor Logic, Variables & Autonomous Systems. Grab the bundle and save! If this resource worked for your class, please leave a review — it helps other teachers find
6th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
SPIKE Prime Robotics Unit 5 Lesson 6: Color + Distance Lab
Two sensors, two jobs, one autonomous robot. Students program condition-based responses to color and distance — and start thinking about what it really means to build a system. What's included: Editable student worksheet · Teacher answer key & facilitation notes ⭐ This lesson is part of the SPIKE Prime Unit 5 Bundle — Multi-Sensor Logic, Variables & Autonomous Systems. Grab the bundle and save! If this resource worked for your class, please leave a review — it helps other teachers find it and e
6th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
SPIKE Prime Robotics Unit 5 Lesson 5: Two-Sensor Build Challenge
Distance sensor meets color sensor. Students design a robot system that uses both simultaneously — and learn firsthand why sensor placement is just as important as the code. What's included: Editable student worksheet · Teacher answer key & facilitation notes ⭐ This lesson is part of the SPIKE Prime Unit 5 Bundle — Multi-Sensor Logic, Variables & Autonomous Systems. Grab the bundle and save! If this resource worked for your class, please leave a review — it helps other teachers find it and earn
6th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
SPIKE Prime Put the Blocks in Order! | Fast Finisher | Sub Day | Bell Ringer
Strengthen your students' computational thinking and block sequencing skills with this SPIKE Prime Word Blocks ordering activity! Students read a robot programming goal and then figure out the correct order for a set of scrambled blocks — writing 1, 2, 3, and so on in the box next to each block. Perfect for bell ringers, fast finishers, sub days, and early finishers, and works great as a formative check on sequencing and program logic. Blocks are displayed in color-coded pills that match the rea
6th - 8th
Robotics
Unit 4 - lesson 5: Mechanical Design Challenge | LEGO SPIKE Prime
Your students know how gear ratios work. Now they have to hit one. In this two-day engineering challenge, students receive a target gear ratio set by the teacher — and their job is to work backwards to find the right gears, design a train that produces it, build it, and verify with data. There's no open-ended "pick a direction" here. They have to calculate, predict, build, measure, and iterate until the numbers match. This is where gear ratio knowledge becomes gear ratio fluency. By the end of
6th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Unit 4 - Lesson 3: Speed vs. Torque Lab | SPIKE Prime Robotics
Your students just learned gear ratios — now they get to prove it with their hands. In this lab, students build four different gear setups with their LEGO SPIKE Prime kit, run the motor, and count rotations to see the speed vs. torque trade-off play out in real time. Before they build anything, they use gear ratio math to predict what will happen. After they build, the data either backs them up — or makes them rethink everything. What's Included:Editable student lab worksheet (printer-friendly,
6th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Hands-On SPIKE Prime Sensor Debugging Lab – Ready to Use!
Give your students a real-world LEGO SPIKE Prime robotics challenge with this hands-on Sensor Debugging Lab! Designed for middle school STEM and coding classes, students learn how to debug, test, and fix code while building confidence in programming logic, loops, and sensor reasoning. This lab includes four practical scenarios: Color Sensor (Reflected Light) – Understand how sensor placement and thresholds affect robot behavior Distance Sensor (Approaching) – Learn how logic and measureme
5th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
SPIKE Prime Block Scavenger Hunt | Fast Finisher | Sub Day | Bell Ringer
Keep your robotics students engaged and on task with this self-directed SPIKE Prime Word Blocks Scavenger Hunt! Perfect for fast finishers, sub days, early finishers, and bell ringers, this no-prep activity gets students exploring the SPIKE Prime coding environment while building block recognition and category knowledge. Students open SPIKE Prime Word Blocks on their device and hunt for real blocks — using exact default names as they appear in the app. No guessing, no made-up block names. Each w
6th - 8th
Robotics
SPIKE Prime Robotics Unit 5: Lesson 1 - Sensor Priority Challenge
Two sensors, one robot, one rule: priority matters. Students program a SPIKE Prime robot to handle competing sensor inputs and discover why the order of your IF blocks is everything. What's included: Editable student worksheet · Teacher answer key & facilitation notes ⭐ This lesson is part of the SPIKE Prime Unit 5 Bundle — Multi-Sensor Logic, Variables & Autonomous Systems. Grab the bundle and save! If this resource worked for your class, please leave a review — it helps other teachers find it
6th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
SPIKE Prime Robotics Unit 5 Lesson 3: Obstacle Avoidance Lab
Classic challenge, real engineering. Students build and code a robot that detects and avoids obstacles autonomously using a distance sensor and a Forever loop. What's included: Editable student worksheet · Teacher answer key & facilitation notes ⭐ This lesson is part of the SPIKE Prime Unit 5 Bundle — Multi-Sensor Logic, Variables & Autonomous Systems. Grab the bundle and save! If this resource worked for your class, please leave a review — it helps other teachers find it and earns you credits
6th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
Unit 2 - SPIKE Prime Sensor Comparison – When Is Each Sensor the Best Choice?
Help students understand when to use each sensor — not just how to code them. This hands-on Sensor Comparison Activity walks students through real testing scenarios using the force, distance, color, motor rotation, steering, and gyro sensors. Students run Code A and Code B in each scenario, observe what happens, and decide which solution is the better engineering choice. Instead of memorizing blocks, students learn to think critically about: • Precision vs prevention • Physical contact vs dete
6th - 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 2 - SPIKE Prime Sensor Errors – Debugging (Color, Distance, Touch, Gyro)
Are your students struggling to understand why their robot isn’t reacting correctly? This hands-on Sensor Logic Errors – Debugging Worksheet challenges students to identify and fix common mistakes when programming sensors in LEGO SPIKE Prime. Students test intentionally “broken” programs using the color, distance, touch (force), and gyro sensors. Instead of being told what is wrong, they must: • Run the incorrect code • Observe what the robot actually does • Identify the logic error • Adjust t
6th - 8th
Computer Science - Technology, Robotics
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About the store
Experience
Welcome to my TPT store!
I’m a longtime robotics teacher with almost two decade of hands-on experience in the classroom. Over the years, I found myself creating nearly all of my own lessons, activities, worksheets, and assessments—simply because quality robotics resources were hard to find. I know firsthand how much time, energy, and heart teachers pour into their students every day.
That’s why I started this store: to give back to hardworking educators by sharing the materials I’ve crafted, tested, and refined with real students. My resources are designed to be clear, engaging, classroom-ready, and aligned with the real challenges teachers face when introducing robotics, engineering, and coding concepts.
Whether you’re brand new to robotics or have been teaching it for years, I hope these lessons make your planning easier and your students’ learning even more exciting.
💛 Did you know you can earn credit toward future TPT purchases just by leaving a review?
After downloading this product, please take a moment to leave feedback on the product page or through My Purchases under My Account on TPT. Your reviews truly help and are greatly appreciated!
Thank you for everything you do for your students—and for being here!
Teaching style
I believe that all children can learn when we take the time to understand what’s holding them back and help them see the “why” behind each step. Too often, we’re rushed and end up teaching shortcuts rather than building true understanding. My approach focuses on slowing down, identifying learning obstacles, and guiding students through the reasoning that makes concepts stick. When students grasp the purpose behind what they’re doing, their confidence—and their learning—skyrockets.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Some of my proudest accomplishments come from the curriculum I’ve created over the years. Whether I was teaching math intervention, launching a brand-new engineering course, or implementing computer science for the first time on my campus, I thrived on developing everything my students needed to succeed. From supplemental lessons and worksheets to hands-on activities, quizzes, and full unit tests—I built complete, classroom-ready materials from the ground up.
Seeing students grow in confidence because of resources I created has been one of my greatest joys as an educator. Those moments of “I get it!” are the true rewards that continue to inspire the work I share here.
My own education history
I hold a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies and bring a strong, well-rounded foundation to every resource I create. My broad certification background has allowed me to teach and design curriculum across multiple grade levels and subjects. My certifications include:
Technology Applications (EC–12)
Generalist (4–8)
Mathematics (4–8)
Generalist (EC–4)
Technology Education (6–12)
English as a Second Language Supplemental (EC–12)
In addition to my teaching certifications, I am also PLTW (Project Lead The Way) certified in multiple pathways, including:
Design and Modeling
Green Architecture
Automation and Robotics
Medical Detectives
Computer Science for Innovators and Makers
Introduction to Engineering Design
Principles of Engineering
Engineering Design and Development
This diverse training and hands-on experience shape the way I create resources—intentional, practical, cross-curricular, and designed to support students at all levels.
Additional biographical information
I’d love to hear from you!
Have a question about a resource or an idea for something you wish existed? Email me anytime at robobytes101@gmail.com
I’m always excited to connect and appreciate suggestions for future products.
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