Dear Bloggers,

Years 6/5H,N and W used their NXT robots to stop an ‘Alien Invasion’.

Using the view menu and measuring the distance in degrees to the alien, pupils were able to accurately program their bot  to stand infront of the Alien.  The children designed a motorised arm to capture their alien.  Using the ‘View menu’ again, this time the children measured the number of degrees one motor turned as the robot rotated 180 degrees.  This number was used to turn the robot around and then the robot was programmed to return to base.

Programs were discussed

Heads were put together

Careful positioning and alignment were critical to the success of the mission.

Trouble shooting helped to find answers to problems.

The children designed and built their ‘alien catching arm’.

Here are some more pictures of the children carrying out the challenge.

Thanks for calling by

Mrs Garlick