iLearn+Design+and+Develop+an+Invention+with+Robotics+-++iBOTechs

|| ===Ida Alohan and Renee Mintz=== ||  ||
 * **iLearn: Design and Develop an Invention with Robotics - iBOTechs** || In this 6 session hands-on workshop, three 6th- 8th grade students and one teacher from each school will have the opportunity to design, build and program robots using LEGO robotics materials. || === === ||  ||
 * || **Day One: Introduction to Lego Robotics**

__Time Activities__

10:00-10:15 Welcome and Introductions. Gather background information on participants. Sign in Sheets. Establish Internet Access. Recharge NXTs and install software.

10:15-11:00 **What is a robot?** ·  Discuss what is a robot? Lead a discussion on the evolution of robot technology. Contrast the robots students have seen in the movies with today’s technology. ·  Demonstrate several robots to excite the class about robotics. The robots should demonstrate sensors and control. Demonstrate to the students how the LEGO robots and sensors work. Resources: Powerpoint file, Video: DARPA Grand Challenge 2005: The Great Robot Race, PBS Segment: Fantastic Robots. Video footage of a First Lego League Competition. Magazines: Scientific American, Popular Mechanics, Robot. Suggested robots: Tribot with swinging arm actuator Roboarm Automatic Door

11:00-11:30 **Demonstrate the Mindstorm NXT EDU software**

11:30-12:00 **Lego Parts Classification. Lego Building Tips**

12:00-12:30 **Lunch**

12:30-01:00 **Build a Basic Robot** Suggested robots: Carnegie Mellon’s Robot Educator Model or Mindstorm’s Taskbot

01:00-01:45 **Investigation: Circumference/Wheel Distance Traveled** Demonstrate Move Blocks Move Exercise: Program your robot to move. Do at least two turns and three straight segments in a single program. Try different things.

Loop Exercise: Use a loop to program your robot to move in a square
 * Loops**

01:45-02:00 **Wrap-up** ||  ||
 * Day Two: Getting Acquainted with NXT Sensors**
 * Day Two: Getting Acquainted with NXT Sensors**

__Time Activities__

10:00-10:15 Sign In. Demonstrate a new robot.

10:15-10:30 **Demonstrate Wait Blocks** Wait Exercise: Write a program that will cause your robot to wait a few seconds before it moves.

10:30-11:00 **Light Sensor** Light Sensor Exercise: Write a program that tells your robot to back up and turn whenever it sees a black line. Create a circle or rectangular enclosure using black electrical tape. Demonstrate how to use the View Option on the NXT Brick. Download Light View Program .rbt

11:00-11:30 **Demonstrate Switch Blocks** Switch Exercise: Write a program that watches for black lines – backing up and turning if it encounters one. At the same time your robot should use the touch sensor to avoid things it might run into. 11:30-12:00 **Ultrasonic Sensor** Demonstrate how ultrasonic sensors work. Investigation: Distance, Rate and Time.

12:00-12:30 Lunch

12:30-01:00 **Ultrasonic Sensor Exercise**: Write a program to drive forward until it comes within a certain range of distance, say a phrase, then turn around and move in the opposite direction 01:00-01:30 **Sound Sensor** Sound Sensor Exercise: Write a program to make your robot respond to a clapping sound. For example, Clap On! Clap Off! 01:30-1:45 **Touch Sensor** Touch Sensor Exercise: Write a program to enable your robot to turn around when it touches an object in its path.

01:45-02:00 **Wrap up**

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 * || **Day Three: Getting Acquainted with NXT Hardware**

__Time Activities__ 10:00-10:15 Sign in. Demonstrate the capabilities of a new robot.

10:15-10:45 **Technic 101**. Discuss how LEGO Technic elements work together. Demonstrate how to build stabile structures. Discuss the importance of maintaining the center of gravity for mobile robotic applications. Introduce the Web Resource: **http://technic.lego.com/technicdesignschool/courses.asp**

10:45-11:15 **Top 10 Lego Design Tips**

11:15-12:00 **Gearing.** Gearing Up/Down. Gear Ratios. Discuss the concept of gearing and torque vs speed. Investigation: Gearing Up/Down

12:00-12:30 Lunch

12:30-01:30 **Mechanisms** Create several mechanisms using various gear combinations and Lego elements. The purpose is to change the rotational direction of movement. Web Resources: http://www.mos.org/sln/Leonardo/InventorsToolbox.html http://www.howstuffworks.com/ ·  Gear Idler ·  Worm and Wheel ·  Crown Gears ·  Converting rotational direction ·  Pulleys

01:30-01:45 **Actuators** Lead a discussion on design strategies for several actuators. Discuss Levers and Grippers.

01:45-02:00 **Wrap up** ||
 * || **Day Four: Advanced Lego Programming and Mini Projects**

__Time Activities__

10:00-10:15 Sign in. Discuss Design Tips and Team Organization.

10:15-10:45 **How to Add Additional Sounds to the NXT Robot. Advanced Lego Techniques using Brixcc** Web Resources: http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ http://bricxcc.sourceforge.net/utilities.html

10:45-12:00 **Robot Design Activity: Build a Gripper Arm** Design a robot to move and retrieve an object. 12:00-12:30 Lunch

12:30-01:45 **Robot Design Activity: Design a robot to follow a black line.** Go into depth about the theory and logic behind line following. Students should be able to build a robot to navigate a black line devoid of sharp angles.

01:45-02:00 **Wrap up** ||
 * || **Day Five: Final Design Challenge**

__Time Activities__

10:00-10:15 Sign in. How to Keep a Journal

10:15-11:00 **Research a Robotic Invention Project** Web Resource: http://mindstorms.lego.com/NXTLOG/default.aspx

10:30-12:00 **Develop Robotic Design Plans. Guide students with Engineering Design Process** 12:00-12:30 Lunch

12:30-01:45 **Guide students through project troubleshooting.** Possible project ideas: Drawing Robot. A robot that holds a pen and creates a work of art. Automatic Door. A robot that activates a door by a sensor. Explosive Disposal Robot. Model the Army’s iRobot. Robotic Pets. Create a robot that mimics an animal in nature. Sumo Robot. Build a robot to compete in a Sumo Competition. Camera Bot. A robot that activates a camera through the use of a sensor Robot Retriever. An object that can retrieve a soda can or an other object Robot Navigator. A robot that navigates an obstacle course or maze.

01:45-02:00 **Wrap up**  ||
 * || **Day Six: Final Design Solutions Demonstrations**

__Time Activities__

10:00-10:15 Sign in.

10:15-11:15 **Continue Robot Construction and Program Troubleshooting**

11:15-12:00 **Final Adjustments**

12:00-12:30 Lunch

12:30-01:30 **Design Presentations** Group 1 (15 minutes) Group 2 (15 minutes) Group 3 (15 minutes)

01:30-01:45 **Reflections.**

01:45-02:00 **Wrap up** || Robotics Programming Software Projector Lap Top Internet Access Wireless Web Key and SSID Survey Link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=31wgEncQznhlZcHS90E_2bdg_3d_3d ||
 * **Check List** || Robotics Kit
 * **Check List** || Robotics Kit
 * **Check List** || Robotics Kit
 * **Check List** || Robotics Kit
 * **Resources** ||  ||
 * **System Requirements** ||  ||

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In this 6 session hands-on workshop, three 6th- 8th grade students and one teacher from each school will have the opportunity to design, build and program robots using LEGO robotics materials. Students will work in small groups to learn about and model past inventions and then create their own invention, which will be showcased in a final presentation for family, fellow students, teachers, and school administrators. This inter-disciplinary curriculum incorporates science, technology, mathematics, language arts, social studies and art, and encourages students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they build, program, and debug their robots. Working alongside students, teachers participate in professional development, learning the technology and skills necessary to apply this curriculum in their own schools. Schools are expected to: Identify one teacher and 3 students to attend all sessions. Notify parents Travel to be arranged between parents and schools Schools need to send the same child/children and teacher to all sessions. Per session cost for teacher (25 hours). Schools are invited to the final celebration. One kit will be provided for training. Schools must purchase additional kits for every 4 students: LEGO Mindstorms Education Base Set for 4 students- $250 LEGO ID# W979797 Follow-up Teacher will replicate or turnkey in his/her school. Online support through emails, blogs and wikis. Please check here http://tinyurl.com/28eclg to see if your school is exempt from payment. If your school is on this list, you are not required to pay for the course in FAMIS. Any school not on this list must submit a payment through FAMIS for confirmation of registration. Famis Item #(s): TLINST337 TLINST338 TLINST339 TLINST340 TLINST336 TLINST341 TLINST342 TLINST343 TLINST344 TLINST345 || Standards: This sign-in sheet is to be filed in the Workshop binder at St. Marks, along with the flyer, agenda, survey, report and a copy of your timesheet if per session is being paid. ===Participants to sign T&L sign-in sheet below electronically.=== Add a worksheet for each course given and rename each worksheet for each course given. This T & L sign-in sheet is to be emailed to Valrie & Julet each Friday.[|Template - PD Participant Sign-In Sheet.xls]Add link for survey to agenda, blog and wiki. Results from question 10 on the survey is to be used to populate the summary sheet below.[|Survey Template Generic](you must be signed into www.surveymonkey.com)UN: Lisa's emailPW: WelcomePD Summary Sheet to be submitted each Friday along with T&L sign-in sheets.[|OIT - PD Summary Sheet.doc] ||  ||   ||   || OIT PD WIKI Site PD Standards ||
 * Objectives: **To provide participants with critical thinking and problem solving skills that they can transfer to other subjects and disciplines.**
 * Objectives: **To provide participants with critical thinking and problem solving skills that they can transfer to other subjects and disciplines.**
 * Technology (ISTE-NETS):
 * Standard [|MST2]: Information Systems, Standard [|MST5]: Technology, Standard, Standard [|MST6]: Interconnectedness: Common Themes [|MST7]: Interdisciplinary Problem Solving
 * Mathematics (NYSED): [|MST2]: Information Systems#
 * Science (NYSED): [|MST2]: Information Systems
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