Learning sequences are suggested sets of activities that can be used to get started on learning particular LEGO concepts or content.
Learning to Build
with LEGO materials
This sequence of activities introduces the basic LEGO
system pieces. It's great for beginers and works well with young children. It
also introduces the concept of testing and redesigning.
Getting Started
with the NXT
This sequence of activities can provide a very basic
introduction to the NXT and programming.
Learning About Gears
This sequence of activities
begins with an exploration of simple hand-powered gear trains. Next, the second
and third activities use gears to decrease the rotational speed of motor-powered
music boxes and fans. Finally, the last three activities incorporate gears into
cars so that they can win a “snail race” or climb steep ramps. This
learning sequence is appropriate for third grade and above, but third grade
teachers may want to choose just three or four of these activities and make
sure students already have experience with LEGO™ building and programming.
An RCX or NXT is required for all but the “Exploring Gears” activity.
Programming is required for the Fan-tastic and Music Box activities (unless
you try “Silent” Music Boxes!). The other activities require programming
only to turn motors on at a constant power level. With the RCX, this can be
done without programming if you run Default Program #1 on the RCX.
Gears Learning Sequence NXT
Gears Learning Sequence RCX