Sat, Nov 17, 2012 4:21 PM in Maglev Challenge
Hello all,
Thank you for the additional resources for magnetic levitation. I would like to add one more resource, the link is https://c10645061.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/resources/59613gsguidesample.pdf . I highly recommend teachers to implement a magnetic levitation unit into their curriculum, students are always engaged and have fun building, testing, and redesigning their maglev vehicles while...
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Sat, Nov 03, 2012 12:19 PM in Is Algebra Necessary?
Hi All,
This is very dynamic discussion! Like many, I have trouble bridging the use of math (algebra) in my robotics class. It seems to me that students are use to compartmentalized lessons and they tend not to use their skills outside of the math classroom. So it feels like that a whole lesson plan must be developed and implemented to cover a specific type of math; algebra, graphing, analys...
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Sun, Oct 21, 2012 1:24 AM in NXT Lego Robotics and STEM
Hi All,
The Sea Perch program sounds very exciting, I can see it being attractive to a variety of students. It will allow many students to be exposed to design, electricity, science, building, and management. I would definetly like to be able to provide my students with the opportunity to build a sea pearch and then use the machine in the field to collect data. Perhaps get sponsorships for s...
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