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Mindstorm Robots 4th Grade Lesson 1
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AGENDA Review 3rd Grade Lessons
Lesson 1: Riley Robot (Build) Lesson 2: Basic Programming (Move tank, stop, steering (using move tank) Introduction to Steering (using steering module) Steer with Move Tank Review use of connector in programming blocks Example Activity Make shapes (triangle, square, circle) Challenge Beach map
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Review: Connecting to the Robot
You can connect via USB cable, or… You can connect via Bluetooth… But only connect to your robot!! Click here to see connection options
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Review: Programming the Robot to Move
In the Green section (Actions), click Move Tank and add it to the program The Move Tank block controls the motors on the robot that drive the wheels.
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Review: Programming the Robot to Move
Using the Move Tank block How motors are controlled Brakes? Or no brakes? Speed of left motor Speed of right motor # seconds, degrees, or rotations
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Introduction to the Steering Block
The Move Tank block: Individual controls for each wheel Controls speed of each wheel The Steering block: Single control for both wheels Speed is controlled separately vs.
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Programming the Robot to Move
Using the Steering block How motors are controlled Brakes? Or no brakes? Amount of turn Speed of turn # seconds, degrees, or rotations
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Activity – Make Shapes Triangle Square Circle
Move Tank >>> Steer >>> Move Tank >>> Steer >>> Move Tank >>> Steer>>>Stop Square Circle Activity 20 minutes Do triangle together then have class do square and circle on their own Move Tank Move Tank Steer Move Tank Steer
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Challenge – Beach Map Options Follow the dashed line to the finish.
Change the speed to see how fast you can get to the finish line. Program the robot to visit every umbrella. Surprise me… 20 minutes
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