However at RoboCAMP we believe that robotics can be integrated into any core subject – what matters here is the context in which we set up the task. With that in mind we decided to combine robotics and Earth sciences in a fun project for children aged 6 to 9 – robotic Gorilla. The Gorilla lesson is divided into four steps: Our gorilla is a cute and friendly robot, loved especially by the youngest students. The construction consists of a walking gorilla figure and a banana branch with a hidden tilt sensor. The idea is to make the gorilla walk and make sounds by waving the banana branch. A detailed step-by-step instruction will guide your students through the whole building process. This project is great a activity for children aged 6 to 9. For younger kids we suggest using LEGO WeDo Software. A lesson with robotic Gorilla is a great chance to introduce your students to this amazing species. It brings the great opportunity to discuss various topics in class – from the biology of primates and evolution, through gorillas’ distribution in the world and their communication skills, to their conservation and ecology.
At this part use a step-by-step building instruction below. The gorilla is build using a standard LEGO Education WeDo 9580 set. To navigate through the instruction use + and – buttons on the bottom bar. If you get stuck, click an arrow button for a hint. This is getting exciting! Before we start programming let’s focus on the robot’s design. This part explains how all the electronic and mechanical elements work together. Find the motor, tilt sensor, hub and gears in your model. Try to figure out what are they used for. Not literally of course. But don’t worry – we can still make the Gorilla walk and recognize the sensor’s movement. Take a look at the instruction below to program the Gorilla using Scratch software. Enjoy the fully functioning Gorilla robot! We hope that you enjoyed this project. Let us know and leave a comment – we’d love some feedback! The Gorilla lesson is a part of RoboCAMP’s SafariCAMP lesson plan containing 12 nature-themed projects.
If you want to see more, visit check this link..Skip to main content Skip to accessibility help« The Duck Builder Simulation | Subscribe to this blog's feed In Memory of my Gran At the time of this writing, the prices of WeDo in US dollars are: WeDo set, no software (9580) = $129.95 WeDo software & activity pack = $89.95 WeDo set & software combo = $217.95 WeDo resource set (9585) = $54.95 The WeDo Resource Set, the 9585, is a set of 325 additional bricks without electronics. You can compare the prices in your local currency using the calculator below. A la fecha de este artículo, los precios en dólares de EEUU son: WeDo sin software (9580) = $129.95 Software con actividades = $89.95 WeDo set con software = $217.95 El WeDo Resource Ser, el 9585, es un set de 325 piezas adicionales sin electrónica. Puedes comparar los precios en tu moneda local usando la calculadora de abajo. Update February 1st, 2015
Thank you to saskateam, in Canada you can also get the sets in Spectrum Education Supplies, https://spectrum-nasco.ca, you need to use the Search option at the top. Gracias a saskateam, en Canadá también se pueden obtener los sets en Spectrum Education Supplies, https://spectrum-nasco.ca, hay que usar la opción de búsqueda en la parte de arriba. In Peru, you can get the sets through the Von Braun Technology Institute http://www.legovonbraun.edu.pe/ En Perú, puedes conseguir los sets a través del Instituto de Tecnología Von Braun http://www.legovonbraun.edu.pe/ Update August 11, 2015 Thanks to Bricktoys for pointing out a LEGO store in Argentina: Gracias a Bricktoys por mencionar la tienda de LEGO en Argentina:LEGO Education Replacement Pack WeDo 1 LEGO® Education Replacement Packs are the ideal way to replace key elements for your LEGO Education products. This pack includes elements for LEGO Education WeDo Construction Set (9580) and LEGO Education WeDo Resource Set (9585).
As teachers and leaders begin using the robotics sets, they quickly realize that one drawback is maintaining the parts. A robotics workspace quickly gets cluttered, and parts commonly end up on the floor and lost. In this article we show a parts organization system that is proving to save time and help keep parts organized.Need a simpler and more efficient way to keep LEGO parts organized and inventoried. Solution: Figure 1 below is a photo of an opened WeDo Kit. Adjacent to the WeDo Kit is the parts tray in which the WeDo parts are organized into separate compartments indicated on the parts organization card inside the tray. LEGO WeDo Kit and the Parts Tray How to Construct a LEGO WeDo Parts Organization Tray The following instructions are for one LEGO WeDo Robotics Set, Part #9580. Purchase Parts Tray and Extra Dividers. a.Parts Tray: 15"x14"x2" Translucent Art Bin Super Satchel Slim 8 Compartment Box 9101AB. The parts tray comes with 20 dividers. You will need 29 dividers.
Order extra dividers at: Art Bin; 1-800-232-3474. The company is Flambeau. Be sure to order dividers for the Super Satchel, Model #9101AB. They have packs of 12 dividers. You need one pack. Obtain the WeDo Parts Key Card. Request the WeDo Parts Key Card file from tewers@uidaho.edu. Note: This file is a Microsoft Publisher document, and you will need Publisher to open, edit, and print the document. Prepare the Parts Key Card. Open the WeDoPartsCard.pub file, and compare card to your WeDo Set inventory to confirm type and number of parts. Edit card to match your specific set. Print out template card on 11" x 17" size paper. You may have to go to a print shop to have them print on a larger paper. Trim the printout along the image borders. Final dimensions of the page should be 12.75" Wide by 11". Before laminating, label the back of the Parts Key Card with the kit number and the name of your organization. You may also add logos and contact information.
If needed, print out a separate sheet and laminated back to back with the card.Again, you may have to go to a print shop for a laminator. Cut the excess laminate away so that the card fits inside the top of the tray. Do not cut the laminate too close to the paper, or it will break the seal of the laminate. Note: you may need to sand down the cut laminate border to reduce the sharp edge, which might cause cuts. Do not attach the laminated card to the tray. When the set is open, the card may be placed under the tray to line up with the compartments, or it can be used to examine the available parts. It is used to identify where parts are to be placed. Label each kit and the parts card if you have more than one kit. If you also have more than one kit, you may wish to label each of the electronic parts (hub, motor, sensors) to specify in which kit each belongs. Place the tray dividers into the tray to match the parts card layout. Label the tray to match the card if you have more than one kit.
A complete LEGO WeDo Set will fit into one tray. If you have more than one kit, you may want to purchase a file crate to hold and transport them. You may get crates at an office supply store. Figure 2 below shows the finished product with the LEGO WeDo set organized into the tray compartments. The tray is opened to show the parts and the laminated parts key card, which shows the locations for each part type with pictures and numbers of each part type. Opened Parts Tray with WeDo Parts and Parts Organization Key Card Parts Tray and Extra Dividers: ~$15.00Printing and Laminating: ~$2.00Time to assemble: 1-2 hours This organization system is proving to save a tremendous amount of time to conduct inventory of the kits. Before each robotics session, youth are asked to inventory all parts in their kit by referring to the parts card. This enables them to find parts more quickly when building robots. Knowing that they are responsible for putting everything back at the end of the session encourages them to keep their workspaces tidy.