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| Title: The Heat Seeking Robot |
| Grade Levels: Higher Education |
Date Posted: 08.29.04 |
| Abstract: In this project, student teams design and build a robotic device, which they will use to compete against other teams. This robotic device will search a 20 ft wide hexagonal a... |
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| Title: Astronauts Get a Little Help--From a Droid |
| Grade Levels: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 |
Date Posted: 08.27.05 |
| Abstract: An oral and literary approach to exploring new technologies currently being developed by NASA. After reading an article on PSAs or Personal Satellite Assistants being develope... |
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| Title: What Space Needs: The Human Touch |
| Grade Levels: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 |
Date Posted: 08.29.04 |
| Abstract: This article contrasts the human desire to explore space with the need to send robots, in place of humans, on dangerous missions. Three lessons are included with the article.... |
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| Title: Inventor's Workshop |
| Grade Levels: 6 7 8 |
Date Posted: 08.29.04 |
| Abstract: This lesson is based on programming from the Discovery Channel. Students learn the six simple machines, and that simple machines can be combined to create compound machines. ... |
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| Title: Circle of Pong |
| Grade Levels: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 |
Date Posted: 07.04.05 |
| Abstract: Students use their knowledge of potential and kinetic energy, and explore forces and
motion to place a ball into the center of a 6-foot diameter circle. Sidebars in this les... |
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| Title: Microcontrollers/Smartcards |
| Grade Levels: 9 10 11 12 Higher Education |
Date Posted: 01.09.05 |
| Abstract: PIC Microcontrollers are quickly replacing computers when it comes to programming robotic devices. These microcontrollers are small and can be programmed to carry out a number... |
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| Title: Gears |
| Grade Levels: 9 10 11 |
Date Posted: 08.29.04 |
| Abstract: The section is aimed at introducing pupils to basic concepts of gears. Areas covered include Spur gears, Compound gears and Rack / Pinion systems.... |
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| Title: Electronics |
| Grade Levels: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 |
Date Posted: 08.29.04 |
| Abstract: The section is aimed at introducing pupils to basic concepts of electronics. You will find that a range of basic electronics is covered including; component symbols, power so... |
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| Title: Mechanisms |
| Grade Levels: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 |
Date Posted: 08.29.04 |
| Abstract: This lesson is aimed at introducing pupils to mechanisms and how they work. CAM profiles are discussed in detail as well as the design of a CAM toy. Linkages are also consider... |
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| Title: Printed Circuit Work |
| Grade Levels: 9 10 11 12 Higher Education |
Date Posted: 08.29.04 |
| Abstract: Modern electronics usually involves the use of printed circuit boards known as PCBs, and competition robotics teams are increasingly incorporating PCBs into their projects. T... |
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