TechQuest After School

You are going to design and build your own putt-putt hole that aims at the target shown in the picture. First, you will plan your idea on paper. Then, you will build and test it in the classroom or hallway.

Your Goal:

Create a fun and creative mini golf hole using up to 3 common classroom items to guide the golf ball into the target.

Step 1: Plan Your Design (On Paper) ✏️

Draw a simple picture of your putt-putt hole.

Your drawing should include:

• The starting point (where the golfer will putt)

• The path the ball will travel

• The target hole (shown in the picture)

• The 3 items you plan to use as obstacles or helpers

Label your items (for example: book, chair, ruler, folder, cup, etc.).

🤖 Drive the Sphero to the Putt-Putt Hole

Your goal is to carefully drive the Sphero robot from the starting point to the putt-putt hole target.

Step 1: Get Ready

• Place your Sphero at the starting line.

• Make sure your tablet or device is connected to the Sphero.

• Open the Sphero Edu app.

• Aim (set the direction) so the blue tail light points behind the robot.

Step 2: Plan Your Path 🗺️

Before you start driving, take a moment to:

• Look at the obstacles in your putt-putt course

• Decide which direction the Sphero should travel

• Think about when to go slow, stop, or turn

Tip: Slow and steady usually works best!

Step 3: Drive the Sphero 🚗

• Gently move the joystick to start driving

• Use small movements to control the robot

• Slow down when you get close to the hole

• Try to stop the Sphero as close to the target as possible