Unit: Sights, Sounds and Gears

Submitted by Randy Steele on 14 July, 2011 - 19:48
Overview: 
This unit begins with lessons on using the light and sound sensors, based on the "NXT Video Trainer 2.0" product from Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Academy. Students then learn about gearing and calculating gear ratios. Finally, students are introduced to the Engineering Process and draw upon all their new learning to create Sound-Activated Robo-Dragsters.
Unit Formative Assessment: 
Sights, Sounds and Gears_Review
Sights, Sounds and Gears_Unit_Quiz_Review
Unit Summative Assessment: 
Sights, Sounds and Gears_Unit_Level_Quiz
Lessons in this Unit: 
"Move until Dark"
"Move Until Sound"
Getting in Gear
Engineering Challenge: Sound-Activated Robo-Dragster
Education Level: 
Middle School
High School
Focus Area: 
Computing / Computer Science
Engineering
Mathematics
Robotics Hardware
Robotics Software
Science
Technology
HW Platform: 
NXT
SW Platform: 
NXT-G
Interactivity Style: 
Mixed