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Introductory Robotics / Pre-Engineering, Using LEGO® WeDo and Mindstorms

by Ms.G The Original, NoitacudE Central, Texas, US, .Created on: July 1, 2011

Website Address: https://library.curriki.org/oer/LEGO-Robotics-53356

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Introductory Robotics / Pre-Engineering, Using LEGO® WeDo and Mindstorms

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WeDo Design Challenge 1: Dancing Machine

by Ms.G The Original

This is a basic "engineering design challenge" to be used after students have worked on one or two of the first projects in the WeDo Activity Pack (Dancing Birds and Smart Spinner). Notice that this basically follows the engineering design process, and facilitates the creation of "documentation" of all steps.
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WeDo Design Challenge 2: Beat City

by Ms.G The Original

This is a basic "engineering design challenge" to be used after students have completed the first 3 projects in the WeDo Activity Pack (Dancing Birds, Smart Spinner, Drumming Monkey). Notice that this basically follows the engineering design process, and facilitates the creation of "documentation" of all steps.
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WeDo Design Challenge 3: Animal Action

by Ms.G The Original

This is an intermediate "engineering design challenge" to be used after students have completed the "Wild Animal" projects in the WeDo Activity Pack (#'s 4-6). Notice that this basically follows the engineering design process, and facilitates the creation of "documentation" of all steps. It also requires extensive research to gather scientific information on animal biology/ecology.
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WeDo Design Challenge 4: Adventure Story

by Ms.G The Original

This is an advanced "engineering design challenge" to be used after students have completed the "Adventure Stories" projects in the WeDo Activity Pack (#'s 10-12). Notice that this basically follows the engineering design process, and facilitates the creation of "documentation" of all steps. It also requires significant writing, revising, and presentation practice.
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LEGO Education: Robotics

by Ms.G The Original

LEGO education offers several kinds of robotics systems designed specifically for educational use: WeDo, Mindstorms (NXT & EVO), and Tetrix. WeDo is advertised for elementary level, but can be used at middle school with some extensions, such as those I offer in this Curriki collection. WeDo is particularly accessible for disadvantaged students who may have little prior experience with LEGO products, mechanical construction, or computer use.
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LEGO WeDo Activity Pack & other curriculum resources

by Ms.G The Original

I use the 4-part (12-project) WeDo Activity Pack as a basis for my middle-school Robotics class, but extend upon it with design challenges as well as start-up activities (see other parts of my Curriki collection).
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Robotics Academy at CMU

by Ms.G The Original

About the Academy The Robotics Academy is committed to using the motivational effects of robotics to excite students about science and technology. We are an educational outreach of Carnegie Mellon University, and part of the university's world-renowned Robotics Institute. Our Mission… • To develop a mathematically competent and technological literate workforce • To influence children to become interested in robotics and related technologies as an area of study and future employment • To grow future entrepreneurs and employees for the region and nation • To enhance the economic development of these technologies regionally and nationally • To develop standards-driven curriculum for middle and high school teachers • To catch kids having fun experimenting with science and technology
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WeDoBots: The Unofficial Blog for LEGO WeDo Designs

by Ms.G The Original

An excellent collection of kid-friendly, original creations that can be made with the WeDo set. Lots of animals and vehicles. Bilingual (English/Spanish). Also includes intro to Scratch programming (an alternative to the WeDo software).
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RoboCAMP YouTube Channel

by Ms.G The Original

Nice videos of a number of WeDo and Mindstorms projects. Not so much how-to's as inspiration/ideas.
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LEGO Simple Mechanisms Projects using WeDo Sets 9585+9580 to Approximate Sets 9630+9615

by Ms.G The Original

I have here attempted to construct imitations of the 17 projects of LEGO set #9630 (Simple Mechanisms), plus its expansion motor set #9615. I have used parts instead from the newer LEGO WeDo sets #9580 and #9585. WeDo sets may be found in an increasing number of classrooms; they are intended to be introductory robotics sets but include lots of basic mechanism parts and projects. I hope these can be used.
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LEGO WeDo Parts (Elements) Crossword Puzzle

by Ms.G The Original

A simple crossword puzzle that assesses familiarity with a variety of LEGO elements (parts) in the WeDo Construction Set (#9580). Can be used as a quiz. 15 parts listed. Hints are presented as pictures.
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LEGO WeDo Project 1: Dancing Birds -- Activities and Extensions

by Ms.G The Original

Worksheets to go with Amazing Mechanisms Project 1: Dancing Birds from the LEGO Education Activity Pack. Includes improved version of the \\\\\\\"Data Table\\\\\\\" worksheet and an original worksheet for learning the names of parts and explaining how the project works. Source Files in ZIP file include editable versions of all worksheets and images, plus interactive/editable 3-D model of the project (made with LEGO Digital Designer).
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LEGO WeDo Project 2: Smart Spinner - Activities and Extensions

by Ms.G The Original

Variations on the activities for \"Smart Spinner\" that come with WeDo Activity Pack (curriculum) from LEGO education. A higher-level, more-scientific version of the data table (taking multiple samples and averaging results), and some rules and score sheets for a \"Battle Tops\" competition. Kids love the competition part! Crank up the Bloom\'s level by having students apply their learning in order to customize their launcher, top, or program.
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Brick by Brick Blog

by Ms.G The Original

Blog by a teacher that uses LEGO WeDo, StoryStarter, and EV3 Mindstorms,
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LEGO WeDo Project 3: Drumming Monkey - Activities and Extensions

by Ms.G The Original

An in-depth adaptation of the data table to go with the Drumming Monkey project (#3, Amazing Mechanisms Projects, from the LEGO Education WeDo Activity Pack). Kids who do not have music background need help counting and hearing/observing a rhythm. Tell them to drum along with the monkey! Also encourage them to make up their own arrangements & rhythms.
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LEGO WeDo Project 4: Hungry Alligator - Extensions

by Ms.G The Original

A worksheet to extend on the basic instructions for this project (from the LEGO WeDo Activity Pack, \\\"Amazing Animals\\\" projects). Get students to learn more about alligators, explain the program in detail, and customize the program to \\\"remote control\\\" the alligator.
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LEGO WeDo Project 5: Roaring Lion - Extensions

by Ms.G The Original

A worksheet to extend on the basic instructions for this project (from the LEGO WeDo Activity Pack, \"Amazing Animals\" projects). Get students to learn more about lions (and classification), explain the program in detail, and customize the program to \"remote control\" the lion.
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LEGO WeDo Project 6: Flapping Bird -- Extensions

by Ms.G The Original

A worksheet to extend on the basic instructions for this project (from the LEGO WeDo Activity Pack, \"Amazing Animals\" projects). Get students to learn more about birds and their adaptations, explain the program in detail, and customize the bird\'s body (morphology) to look/act like a different type of bird.
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Engineering & Technology

by Janet Pinto

engineering
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A curriculum unit to introduce engineering to junior high school students

by Ting Song

The purpose of this unit is to introduce engineering concepts and principles to junior high school students to increase student interest especially females in engineering. It contains design and hands-on activity, students will design a process to make recycled paper in the class. Unit sections include: Section 1: What Is Engineering? Section 2: How to Design? Section 3: Become an Engineer Section 4: Test Alternative Solutions Section 5: Analyze Your Design Section 6: Communication of Your Design
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Exploring the Moon - Lunar Roving Vehicles

by NASA Education

A robotic explorer such as a rover may have four wheels, but it is different from a family car. In this activity, students compare the two vehicles, and then design and build a rover model that may be used to explore the moon. Special considerations for the vehicle include the type of terrain the rover will traverse.
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National Robotics Week

by Sandy Gade

April 5 through 13, 2014 is National Robotics Weeks. With STEM more important than ever, we've gathered the best robotics resources on Curriki.
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PBS Videos on Robotics (shareable)

by Ms.G The Original

PBS videos that match: Keyword “robotics” Permitted Use: Stream, Download, Share, and Modify Grade: 6, 7, or 8
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Middle-School Robotics Resources on OER Commons

by Ms.G The Original

because I\'m tired or re-inventing robotics
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What is a Robot -- Pre-Engineering Lesson at OER Commons

by Ms.G The Original

from TeachEngineering.org
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LEGO WeDo Projects 7/8/9: Soccer Game -- Activities and Extensions

by Ms.G The Original

Worksheet(s) to go with Amazing Mechanisms Projects 7 (Kicker), 8 (Goalie), and 9 (Cheerful Fans) from the LEGO Education WeDo Activity Pack.
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LEGOengineering by Tufts CEEO

by Ms.G The Original

LEGOengineering -- a comprehensive website by Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO). Emphasizes LEGO Mindstorms and LEGO WeDo robotics.
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Early Childhood Robotics Network website

by Ms.G The Original

A site to connect and support educators using early childhood robotics.
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