Beginning LEGO Robotics

Instructor: Leilani Melendez

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Ages: 9 -13

About The Class

This is a beginning class in robotics using the EV3 LEGO MINSTORM.

It is perfect for the student who has never used MINDSTORM or the program.

The LEGO MINDSTORMSEV3 is an easy-to-use and powerful robotic tool with many possibilities. LabVIEW provides an intuitive graphical programming language to help students learn robotics.

This is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Course.

The students will work with teams to design, learn how to develop, program and build a

LEGO Mindstorm Robot and test it in obstacles and courses.

While working with the LEGO Mindstorm, they will learn about motor control, gear ratios, torque, friction, sensors, timing, program loops, logic gates, decision-making,timing sequences, propulsion systems and binary number systems.

Class Structure & Grading

The students will be graded on participation and completion of task. On occasion they will be asked to perform a task independently or asked to explain a concept for a grade in order to assess their learning. Homework will also be given on occasion. Please visit engrade to see categories and weight distribution throughout the year.

TEAMWORK - This is an interactive, team driven class, meaning no student will be allowed to work independently (unless under specific circumstances on rare occasions). The teams may consist of 2 students or 4 or even 8. Every student will get a chance to work with everyone and teammate will be picked randomly or approved by me. This also means that the students may face challenges beyond robotics and programming. However, this is a life skill. Their strengths will shine through and their weaknesses will be sharpened.

Supplies

-A Folder to keep handouts and assignments from the class. Handouts should have a name on it and be dated. Materials should be kept neatly in the folder. You may purchase either a three ring binder or solid color pocket / bracket folder.

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-LABVIEW software may be downloaded to their laptop or home computer forfree. Students can and should practice at home in order to become more familiar with the program. It can be downloaded at:

Class Fees

An addition $50 will needed at the start of the year to pay for robot pieces, materials, parts and batteries.

For students who are repeating this Beginning class there will be a $15 fee only for replacement parts, materials and batteries.

All fees need to be paid to Leilani Melendez, either check or cash.