Unit: Robo Intro

Overview: 
This unit begins with a look at robots in general, followed by an introduction to the NXT robotics kit. Student then explore the NXT kit, learn about structural building, gearing and Faraday's Law. The culminating project has students combine all this learning into the creation of an NXT-based Faraday Golfing Machine.
Unit Summative Assessment: 
Education Level: 
Middle School
High School
Focus Area: 
Humanities
Robotics Hardware
Science
HW Platform: 
NXT
SW Platform: 
Any
Interactivity Style: 
Mixed