Unit 2 Introduction to Hardware
Note to the teacher: This lesson
is designed to introduce the student to identifying Lego parts by both part
name and size. Students will also learn to read the building instructions for tankbot.
Tankbot is a simple but sturdy robot that students can build with a minimum
number of parts. Tankbot is structurally sturdy and can be adapted to use a
touch, light, and rotational sensor.
Concepts
taught:
Mechanics
Teamwork
Systems
Measurement
Interpreting
diagrams
Following
instructions
Standards
Addressed in Unit 2 Introduction to Hardware
Resources:
Lego Identification Worksheet
and Lego
Identification Worksheet solutions
Lego Part Quiz
and Lego
Part Quiz solutions
RoboLab Worksheet and RoboLab Worksheet solutions
Center of Gravity
PowerPoint Presentation
Teacher will:
Prepare a demonstration on how to
identify Lego parts.
Place Lego Parts Reference and RoboLab reference on each
desktop.
Prepare a demonstration of how to
read plans for Tankbot
Build and program several
tankbots with sensors, program them, and use them in a demonstration that will
show students what they will be asked to accomplish. Plans for the touch sensor, light sensor, and rotational sensor are
included in this curriculum.
Students will:
Observe a demonstration of
several teacher-supplied robots performing a variety of tasks using multiple
sensors.
Participate in a teacher led
discussion on how to build Tankbot, a robot that will be used as the platform to
study in subsequent lessons.
Observe a presentation on center-of gravity
when building robots.
If teacher elects to have student
participate in the open ended design problem at the end of this unit, then the
student should observe a presentation on building tips.
Activities:
Identification of parts. Open the
Lego Robotics Construction set and accurately identify each of the various
components
Complete the Lego Parts Identification worksheet
or Lego Parts
worksheet 2.
Build Tankbot
Evaluation:
In Class Participation
Teacher Observation
Completion of Tankbot
Completion of part identification
worksheet
Open Ended Design Challenges: