Day+Two


 * __ INTRO BUILDING PIECES __**
 * PowerPoint to intro building pieces: **
 * Student$ **


 * Show sensors that come with NXT kit. **


 * Open CM Rob Engineering Vol II –basics/NXT Sensors/What is it? **


 * For Ultrasonic sensor show video in 6thRobotics folder on labstudent server **


 * Robotic sensors are not nearly as powerful as our own senses of sight and hearing. However, scientists and engineers are working hard to improve robots. They are constantly coming up with ways to make them see, hear and respond to the environment around them. **

= **ROBOTICS INCLUDES VERY LITTLE DIRECT INSTRUCTION. IT IS SELF-DIRECTED, HANDS ON, EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING!!!** =

**See Contract**
 * Talk about teamwork **
 * Can come up with a name for your team **
 * I will be watching closely to make sure that everyone works hard. If I truly think that you are not pulling your weight (doesn’t mean you have to be great at this), I may ask you to work by yourself. **