We use Lego Mindstorms introduce you to a variety of concepts and skills, including: introductory computer programming, object-based programming, project design and planning, group work, engineering, and working with your hands. You will have the opportunity to complete multiple robotics investigations involving inquiry and guided research, problem solving, working in teams, and documentation as they investigate how robots make decisions and navigate their environment.

Robot Building Guides (All good base robots for challenges)

NXT Five Minute Bot Building Plans

Robot Educator Model

Taskbot.pdf

Presentatkions and Projects

Going the Distance (includes Challenge 1)

Forward and Back (includes Challenge 2)

Things That Go Bump (includes Challenge 3)

Links

http://www.centraltexasfll.org/

http://www.firstlegoleague.org/

http://mindstorms.lego.com/

http://www.lego.com/education

http://www.nxtprograms.com/index.html

http://www.domabotics.com/resources.php

http://www.legoengineering.com/