Websites Related to Curriculum

 

Curriculum Websites
Constructionist Learning Environments
Lego Robotics and Mindstorms
Books
Equipment Sources
RISF School Links
Dr. Robot
Discussions


Robots in the Classroom is the site of a Canadian school. Includes ideas about skills for students. The FAQ about the ethical uses of robots is especially interesting.

The National Educational technology standards for students.

The Interdisciplinary Education Group site show how various physical and chemical principles related to nanoscale science and technology can be demonstrated with LEGO® models. Download the free book.

Center for Engineering Educational Outreach at Tufts is a wonderful site related to the design and building of Mindstrom robots. There are tutorials and sample Robolab code here as well as links to classroom related activities.

The Tech Museum of Innovation site is about the history and workings of robots, Robots of the 21st century and ethical issues concerning robotics, see and learn about robotics art and remotely operate a robot.

The build-it-yourself website offers information on creative Robotics projects. The Build-It Blocks area is designed to help students turn their ideas into a reality by providing building plans for machines that move. Build them just like they are, or adapt them to create your own robots!

Gander Academy Enrichment Activities are teacher's guides and student sheets for a variety of Mindstorms Learning activities.

Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Academy has curriculum and project help for Mindstorms and Vex systems.

The NASA Robotics Education Project has curriculum guides, activities and lots of cool links.

Robotics on the Web features online links to classrooms worldwide as well as curriculum for Pilot and Inventor level Robolab projects.

This site has basic information on building robots that are structurally sound, and use gears, steering, and sensors.

High Tech Kids has tons of information on building robots and coaching First LEGO League teams. Check out the training materials and mini-challenges for classroom use!

 

 

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