LEGO Education's Mechanisms Set engages students in scientific inquiry and provides them with technological know-how by giving them first-hand experience with constructions, mechanisms and energy! Like all LEGO Education products, students become motivated learners who build and test a variety of solutions to standard-based challenges.
To take a glance at the Mechanisms (979632) and Motorized Mechanisms Sets (979660) at work in the classroom, CLICK HERE.
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Below is a brief description of each class including the date, time, and any special requirements. Both classes are an hour in length. To learn more or to register for one or both of these online opportunities, CLICK HERE.
Creating Building Instruction in MLCAD (MLCAD101) will be held on Thursday, April 24 at 6:30PM (EST). Participants will learn how to create drawing instructions for a basic pyramid and a technic sub-assembly. Prior to class please download and install MLCAD. FOR PC USERS ONLY.
Programming a NXT-A-SKETCH will be held on Thursday, May 1 at 2:00PM (EST). Participants will learn how to turn their NXT robots into an Etch-a-Sketch, capable of drawing on the screen in both x- and y-directions. Various blocks including loops, switches, wait for rotation, math, and display will be used and discussed. NXT-G LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT software required.