Unit: Hardware, Software, Firmware

Overview: 
This unit begins with an introduction to concepts of hardware and software through the exploration of microprocessors. Subsequent lessons explore the NXT specific firmware, hardware and software. Student will built their first robot and learn to program it with the built-in 5-step programming capability of the NXT brick.
Unit Summative Assessment: 
Education Level: 
Middle School
High School
Focus Area: 
Computing / Computer Science
Engineering
Robotics Hardware
Robotics Software
Technology
HW Platform: 
NXT
SW Platform: 
NXT-G
Interactivity Style: 
Mixed