Autonomous Robot Series Lesson 2 - Using Sensors to Control Motors
by Michael Allen
5E lesson plan for teaching middle school students (grades 6-8) how to use sensors to control motors and interact with objects on a field using block code with a system like LEGO Mindstorms.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qlZqL9BUINrP_CYk_kxN987_Mpez1VCXqN6D0y-…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P2: Objects at a Distance Technology Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process Mathematics Counting and Cardinality (CC) Number and Operations in Base Ten (NBT) Measurement and Data (MD) English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Literature) Reading (Informational Text) Speaking & ListeningRelated Content
Grades:
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
Notes Prerequisites: This lesson requires prior experience with Edison Robots. Context: This lesson can be taught to a single class or used in an after-school coding/robotics club. Students should be
Grades:
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
Summary: Students are coding and observing robots to try and determine all forces acting on the robot. Materials; Robots that can be coded to move in different ways. Laptops to code. Agenda The
Grades:
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
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