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Introduction to Robotics


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Keywords: Robotics, LEGO
Subject(s): Art, Robotics, Social Skills, Technology, Science, Math
Grades 4 through 8
NETS-S Standard:
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Communication and Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
  • Digital Citizenship
  • Technology Operations and Concepts
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School: Trafton Academy At Hammond, Hammond, LA
Planned By: Lacoste
Original Author: Lacoste, Hammond
Students will be placed in groups of 4-5 and assigned the following roles: Project Manager: Organize goals, keep group on task and help out where it's needed. Also responsible to equipment and clean up. Designer: Design and create theme and background for obstacle course that the robot will run. Coordinate with Builder on location of specific obstacles. Programmer: Using the LEGO Programming App, connect the robot via bluetooth and create a program for the robot to run the designed course and complete obstacles. Builder: Builds obstacles with Legos (at least 3) for the robot to complete. Public Relations: Team name, robot name, create flyers or t-shirts to promote the team. Compose a cheer or chant to support the team. Advertise and invite students and teachers to the showcase.
Comments
It's fun to run the robot using the LEGO Command app. No programming needed. Like a remote control car.
Follow-Up
A robotics showcase may be held at school or at a local event to show off all of the hard work and learning the students have accomplished and to provide STEM outreach to the community.
Materials: Mobile Labs, Middle
Other Items: 5 LEGO Mindstorm Robot Kit, $250 each, total of $1250.00
5 4' x 10' white drawing paper cut from a roll, $20 each, total of $100.00
5 variety color tempura paint and brush set, $20 each, total of $100.00
various Lego pieces