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Challenge Objectives:
Challenge Objectives:
To design, build and program a device which can putt a golf ball from a distance
Challenge Outcomes:
Challenge Outcomes:
ALL students will: Design, build and program a device which can move a golf ball
MOST students will: Design, build and program a device which can putt a golf ball from a distance
SOME students may: Design, build and program a device which can putt a golf ball from a distance, twice in a row.
Keywords:
Keywords:
Introduction:
Introduction:
You are to design a device which putts a golf ball into a hole.
The device MUST be at least 1 meter from the hole when the ball is released
The hole will be directly straight in front of the device.
Main Activities:
Main Activities:
Part 1: Design
Part 1: Design
a) Create a rapid prototype sketch of the device you wish to build. Include detail on the following:
Structure
Motors
Sensor
Movement
The path the ball will take
b) Explain your idea to your partner. You are now to choose between both ideas to build.
Part 2: Build
Part 2: Build
a) Build your device - the device must be similar to the plan (changes are allowed)
You are to are allowed to use both medium and large motors
You must use a sensor
The rest is up to you!
Part 3: Program
Part 3: Program
a) Program the device.
Part 4: Test
Part 4: Test
a) Now is the time to test that your device works! Your device must putt a ball from a distance, twice in a row.
Grading
Grading
Extended Activity:
Extended Activity:
Can you use parts which are not part of the Mindstorm kits? Have a look around the STEM lab!
Rounding up the challenge:
Rounding up the challenge:
Move on to the evaluation! Take your device apart so it is ready for the next challenge.
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