Unit: Variables and Logic

Submitted by Randy Steele on 22 July, 2011 - 13:43
Overview: 
This unit begins with introduction of the programming concept of variables, as students learn to create an manipulate variables in the Lego Mindstorms NXT-G program, through lessons from the "NXT Video Trainer 2.0" product from Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Academy. A lesson on Boolean Logic is then followed by an advanced lesson on controlling loops with a logic variable. The unit wraps up with some advanced programming challenges.
Lessons in this Unit: 
"Variables"
"Calculations"
"Logic Loops"
Introduction to Bluetooth
Group Challenge: Follow the Leader
Education Level: 
Middle School
High School
Focus Area: 
Computing / Computer Science
Engineering
Humanities
Mathematics
Mixed
Robotics Hardware
Robotics Software
Science
Technology
HW Platform: 
NXT
SW Platform: 
NXT-G
Interactivity Style: 
Mixed