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
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