Lesson: Powering the NXT

Overview: 
The goal of this lesson is to explore the different power sources for the NXT and understand the advantages of each. The lesson utilizes the "Powering the NXT" video from the "Basics" menu in the "NXT Video Trainer 2.0" product from Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Academy.
Objectives: 

Students will be able to:

1. Identify the different ways to power the NXT

2. Explain the advantages of each power scheme

Instruction Guide: 
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Differentiated Instruction Material: Alternative: 
Formative Assessment: 
Education Level: 
Middle School
High School
Scope & Sequence: 
Robotics
Focus Subject: 
Robotics Hardware
HW Platform: 
NXT
SW Platform: 
Any
Interactivity Style: 
Mixed