Thymio Speed Check Lesson Key Concepts

Test how fast Thymio can move and explore how robotics and math work together! This lesson focuses on measuring, comparing, and understanding speed using simple tools:

• Measure how far Thymio travels in a set time.
• Calculate speed using distance and time.
• Compare results across different speed modes.
• Advanced: Test different wheel setups to increase speed.
• Advanced: Find your fastest setup and calculate speed in cm per minute.

Lesson Overview

In this lesson, students will:

1. Set up a straight track and starting line.
2. Run Thymio for a fixed time and measure distance traveled.
3. Calculate speed using simple math.
4. Compare different modes and designs to find the fastest result.

By the end of this lesson, students will understand how speed is measured and how design affects performance.

Important Notes:

Make sure Thymio moves straight. Adjust alignment if needed before testing.

Tips for this Lesson:

1. Use the same starting point for each test.
2. Measure carefully for accurate results.
3. Test each mode more than once.
4. Try bigger wheels to increase speed.

Products/Materials

The following products and resources can be used in this lesson:

FUN FACT!

Did you know that speed is measured the same way in science and engineering? Distance divided by time is the key to understanding how fast anything moves!

Download the Lesson PDF Files Below:

Check out the video tutorial/solutions below: