Robotics

Track 2 - Lego Robotics with NYIT (one cohort)
Participants will learn practical ways to connect STEM to robotics to classroom instruction-specifically environmental science. 50 teachers will utilize the technology and online resources to generate and develop connections between STEM curricula to increase student achievement. Key concepts from the NYC Science and Mathematics Scope and Sequence and NYC and NYS Standards will be addressed. The curriculum presented provides teachers with an engaging program to teach STEM concepts utilizing the LEGO Mindstorms NXT Robots. Participants will learn how to program basic robot behaviors using motors, rotation, sound, light, touch and ultrasonic sensors. Investigations associated with the activities cover key STEM concepts, including water hardness, water quality, acid rain, soil pH, soil moisture, heating of land and water and UV light and clothing.Some mathematic concepts covered are diameter, circumference, angles, graphs and tables, linear relationships, scaling and models, ratios and proportions, unit conversions, measurement, averages, Boolean logic and spatial reasoning. Some science concepts covered are hypothesis and evidence, experimental design, engineering design, observations and directions, data analysis and acquisition, scientific measurement, margin of error, thresholds, and error analysis.

The highlights of this PD are as follows:

 * 1) Teachers will receive 5 days of robotics training from NYIT
 * 2) Teachers will receive Lego Robotics supplies
 * 3) Schools will receive 4 days of per diem substitute teacher reimbursements.

Year 3: Better Living through Green Technology

Link to Lego Robotics Year 3:


 * 2012-2013 School Year Lego Robotics will take place at 82-01 Rockaway Blvd., Ozone Park, NY 11416 **
 * from 8:30-3:30 **
 * Tuesday, 10/16 **
 * Thursday, 11/29 **
 * Tuesday, 12/4 **
 * Tuesday, 1/8 **
 * Tuesday, 2/12 **
 * Tuesday, 2/12 **

Link to Lego Robotics Year 2 Advanced
Year One; Introduction to Mobil Robotics Link to Lego Robotics Year One: Introduction to Mobil Robotics

Lego Robotics Resources:

 * LEGO in Space

Robotics in the Classroom Resources:


 * Reach Every Child
 * NASA Robotics
 * Carnegie Mellon-Robots in the Classroom

The Mayan Adventure
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