Background:
Students and teachers alike love robotics, but never before
has there been such an easy way to bring this fascinating
topic into the classroom. With ROBOLAB, robotic construction
is facilitated by using the familiar LEGO Dacta activity
cards to construct a robotic model. This model is built
around the RCX programmable LEGO brick used to control
motors and lights and to sense temperature, light, and
touch. RMS
received 4 sets. Each set has enough pieces to build 4
models. The 4 sets allowed Rockway Middle students to build
up to 16 models. The starter set included 4 bricks and 1 IR
tower. Additional programmable Lego bricks were purchased.
Total cost to provide a complete Lego Robolab kit to a class
of 36 students is $3500.
sponsored by M-DCPS Instructional Technology Department.
Equipment: Robolab (educational set--consumer set is Lego
Mindstorms)
 The Bug |
 Arturo, Jorge, & Kevin |
 Gaby, Ozzie, Michael & car |
 Mrs. Cherry-Dunn & some of the girls |
 Armando & Chris programming |
 Patty, Giselle, Claudia, & house |
 Dionny, Armando, & Jessica |
 Gaby explaining his car to Ms. Cooling |
 David, Alex, & Michael |
 Manny, Neelam & Veronica |
 Joey & Cesar |
 Brian, Jairo, & Jean |
Yannick's bug
