colin's Activities
Scavenger Hunt  
Ages: 8-13
In this activity, use an NXT and a light sensor to collect data about the light conditions of the room. Can you find light sensor readings in the range of 0-30? 60-90? 90-100? Draw conclusions and make generalizations about light intensity in the room.
See "Scavenger Hunt" PDF for Detailed Di...
See "Scavenger Hunt" PDF for Detailed Di...
Morse Code - NXT  
Ages: 8-13
In this activity, use an NXT car equipped with a light sensor to determine the hidden Morse Code message (under a table or in another room). The message will be determined using light sensor collected data on a pass over of the message.
See "Morse Code" PDF for detailed Instructions
See "Morse Code" PDF for detailed Instructions
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data logging, graphing, light sensor, data logging, graphing, light sensor, data logging, light sensor
In this activity, use an NXT car equipped with a light sensor to determine the hidden letter message (under a table or in another room). The letter will be determined using light sensor collected data on 3 passes over of the letter
See "Find The Hidden Letter" PDF for Detailed Instructions
See "Find The Hidden Letter" PDF for Detailed Instructions
Birthday Decoder  
Ages: 15-18
In this activity, a group of people use a number of RCX's to determine one another's birthdays.
See "Birthday Decoder" PDF for detailed instructions.
See "Birthday Decoder" PDF for detailed instructions.
Bulldozer - RCX  
Ages: 8-13
In this activity, design and construct an RCX sturdy car and program it to be controlled by touch sensors that can push “dirtâ€
See "Bulldozer-RCX" PDF for detailed instructions.
See "Bulldozer-RCX" PDF for detailed instructions.