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Lesson Objective: To learn to program using light sensors.
Materials Needed: NXT kits, Tape that contrast the color of the floor, computers running MINDSTORMS NXTg Software.
Procedure:
1. Have the students build their cars. Be sure that the light sensor is pointed at the ground...

 
SumoBot    Ages: 8-12   
Lesson Objective: To teach students about algorithms and programming.
Materials Needed: LEGO RCX kits, extra LEGO pieces, light sensor, ring for bots to fight in made of a tape circle on the floor, Computers running ROBOLAB.
Procedure:
1. Teach the students about algorithms as...

 
Objectives: Familiarize students with sturdy building using LEGO simple machine kits. Use sturdy shapes to build a structure. Build engineering and LEGO vocabulary.
Materials Needed:
LEGO Simple Machines Kits
Stack of books
Rulers
Worksheets
Procedure
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NXT Alarm    Ages: 10-14   
For this activity you will need an NXT brick, a wire, an NXT proximity sensor, and computers running MINDSTORMS

1. Have student design an alarm box that will detect when a person approaches the box. If students want to use more than one proximity sensor or a different sensor as we...

 
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