Getting Started With LEGO Robotics by Gura, Mark -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright About ISTE About the Author Acknowledgments Contents Introduction

Why Read This Book?

Chapter 1: Robotics Basics

What Is LEGO Robotics? More about LEGO Robotics Kits What Purposes Might Robotics Serve in the Classroom? For What Grade Levels Is Robotics Appropriate? Who Can Teach LEGO Robotics? Why Are Robotics Activities Satisfying? What Are the Instructional Goals and Advantages of LEGO Robotics?

Chapter 2: LEGO Robotics Materials and Software

A History of LEGO On to Robotics Two Versions of LEGO Robotics Materials, RCX and NXT The Hardware The Software Firmware and More Resources for Learning Basic LEGO Programming Robolab (RCX) and Mindstorms (NXT) Resources

Chapter 3: Managing the Robotics Classroom

The Physical Setup Room Enhancements Classroom Management Factors Classroom Website Assessment Instructional Factors Project Culmination

Chapter 4: Robotics Activity Ideas

Activity 1 What Are Robots? A Media-Supported Class Discussion Activity 2 Be the Robot: Programming Concepts Activity 3 How Do LEGO Materials Work? Activity 4 Create Your First Robot: A Robotic Vehicle from Plans Activity 5 Basic Programming Activity 6 Adding Sensors Activity 7 Original Design and Programming for a Stationary Robot About FIRST LEGO League Challenges Culminating Robotics Events

Chapter 5: Assessing Robotics Learning

Assessment as Part of the Whole Clarity of Purpose Assessment Approaches Creating Rubrics Assessment Advice

Chapter 6: Documenting, Saving, and Archiving Robotics Projects

Photos and Video Journals

Chapter 7: Robotics in the Curriculum

Science and Robotics Math and Robotics Technology and Robotics Engineering—the Missing “E” in the STEM Curriculum Robotics Challenges as STEM Subject Integration Catalyst Robotics in the Humanities

Chapter 8: Robotics Connections to Learning Standards

Robotics and Science Standards Robotics and Math Standards Robotics and Educational Technology Standards (NETS) Robotics and 21st Century Skills Robotics and English Language Arts Standards Standards are Invaluable Tools

Chapter 9: Robotics Events and Competitions

What Is FIRST LEGO League? What Is Junior FIRST LEGO League? FIRST LEGO League Specifics Other Events and Programs

Chapter 10: Interviews with LEGO Robotics Experts

A. Dwayne Abuel B. Maxwell (Max) Shlansky C. Ian Chow Miller D. Evan Weinberg E. Phil Firsenbaum F. Corbett Beder G. Laura Allen H. Luke Laurie I. Mike Koumoullos J. Chris Dudin K. Mark Sharfshteyn

Appendix A: Classic Robotics Projects

A. Sumo Bots B. Tug-of-War Bots C. Drawing/Art Bots D. Mobile/Vehicle Bot Performance E. Line-Running and Line-Following Bots F. Fetch Bot—Gather Bot—Harvest Bot G. Maze Challenge H. Robot Zoo

Appendix B: Robotics Resources

A. Getting Started with LEGO Robotics B. Curricula C. Background Reading D. Videos E. Events and Competitions F. Ideas for FIRST LEGO League Challenges G. Blueprints and Plans Online H. And More!

Appendix C: Glossary Appendix D: NETS for Students, Teachers, and Administrators

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