Invent! Lesson Plans (2A-2D) Inputs and Outputs
Lesson 2, Inputs and Outputs is 4 sections - 2A-2D (2D is a game). You will need the following resources
Overview - Lesson 2 Inputs and Outputs
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Teaching time |
2-3 hours |
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Resources |
Robot Starter Kit, Exercise 2 |
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Key Concepts |
Feedback, Output, Input, Selection, Conditional, LED, Switch, Morse Code, Milliseconds |
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Web Links |
Inputs and Outputs Selection (conditionals) |
Lesson 2A - LED’s for robot communication
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Teaching time |
20-30 mins |
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Difficulty |
Very Easy |
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Key Concepts |
Feedback, Output, LED, Loop |
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Resources |
Show students a picture of a home PC with keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc and ask them to identify the inputs and outputs. Inputs and Outputs |
Lesson 2B - Save our Robot!
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Teaching time |
30 - 40 mins |
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Difficulty |
Moderate |
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Key Concepts |
Milliseconds, Morse code, Input, Switch, Loop |
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Resources |
Morse Code |
Lesson 2C - Morse Code Machine
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Teaching time |
30 - 40 mins |
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Difficulty |
Moderate |
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Key Concepts |
Conditional, Output, Input, Morse Code, LED |
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Resources |
Set up questions for your class such as IF you are quiet for 30 seconds Conditionals Selection (conditionals) Morse Code |
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