This level is for those who already have good programming skills with motors, touch sensors, and light sensors. You will build and program a series of LEGO mechanical apparatus that, combined with motors or sensors, allow us to accomplish tasks. We will start with grippers and then do lifting as well as a variety of other mechanical movements. We will also build propulsion systems with wheels and treads as well as explore a variety of simple machines that can be built with LEGO. The curriculum is designed to work well in both a robotics course or in an after school setting. These activities apply simple machines and easily integrate into math and science standards.

Course Instructor/s:

Don Domes

Don Domes (learning.don@gmail.com) recently retired after more than 30 years in the classroom, mostly spent in the Tech Wing at Hilhi, with forays into Integrated Science. He has extensive experience with LEGO Robotics both in the classroom and coaching FIRST(™) LEGO League teams competing through the Oregon Robotics Tournament and Outreach Program (ORTOP), where he’s also […]

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