Chapter 1 covers the basics of the NXT as the user learns about the parts and how it makes shapes, you will also cover something about measuring.  Learning about measuring allows the user to build a robot with parts that fit exact.  Could you imagine a house that has parts that don't fit well.  Chance are that the house will fall apart.:

Here are some basic math skills needed before moving on:

Basic Math Skills:
 
Addition with submarines:  http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/
 
Subtraction machine: http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/
 
Multiplication Fly-by:  http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/

Division machine:  http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/

Word Problems:  http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/

Number squares, place values, and number sequences:  http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/
 
Mental Math:  http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/




Ok, now lets get down to the real skills:

2D and 3D SHAPES:  http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/3d/index.htm

GEOMETRIC SOLIDS:  http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=70

Geometrical Shapes and Spatial Learning:  http://www.apples4theteacher.com/square.html

Dots and Squares:  http://www.apples4theteacher.com/java/dots-and-squares/

Build with POLYGONS and TRIANGLES:  http://www.mathcats.com/explore/polygonplayground.html

Match 2D SHAPE PROPERTIES:  http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/gp/pupils/maths/2Dshapes.htm

TANGRAMS is a great way to fit shapes to make a familiar shape.  This is needed to build a robot.:  http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_112_g_2_t_1.html?open=activities

Learn about ANGLES through this game:  http://www.sums.co.uk/playground/ss4/playground.htm

Use a PROTRACTOR to measure the ANGLE:  http://www.amblesideprimary.com/ambleweb/mentalmaths/protractor.html

Guess the ANGLE will help reinforce what was learned:  http://www.crickweb.co.uk/assets/resources/flash.php?&file=angle



Weight:
 
Let's learn about weight as this will affect what we learn about center of gravity our next lesson:  http://www.ictgames.com/weight.html



Measuring:

Before moving on lets take a look at a site from www.amblesideprimary.com that can show us what angles are.  Play with the interactive tool and see what angles are.
Click here to access that website
 
Fruit picker allows us to use the knowledge we just learned about angles.  Try this site from www.sums.co.uk.
Click here to access this site
 
Now test yourselves on angles.  This site is from www.crickweb.co.uk.
Click here to access the site

Let's learn about Measurement and units of measurement:  http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/measures/


the Futures Channel:

An Engineer and Her Robot:  http://www.thefutureschannel.com/dockets/algebra/an_engineer_and_her_robot/



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MATH:
Standard 4: Measurement: FLUENCY WITH MEASUREMENT: Understand
attributes, units, and systems of units in measurement; and develop and use
techniques, tools, and formulas for measuring
Standard 5: Geometry and Spatial Sense: PROPERTIES AND
RELATIONSHIPS: Analyze properties of objects and relationships among the
properties
Standard 6: Geometry and Spatial Sense: TRANSFORMATIONS AND
SYMMETRY: Use transformations and symmetry to analyze mathematical
situations
Standard 7: Geometry and Spatial Sense: VISUAL AND SPATIAL SENSE: Use
visualization and spatial reasoning to solve problems both within and outside of
mathematics
Standard 9: Patterns, Functions, and Algebra: PATTERNS AND FUNCTIONAL
RELATIONSHIPS: Understand various types of patterns and functional
relationships