Activities > Shotput
Shotput
| Level: Beginner | Duration: 1-2 class periods |
| Grade Level: 5-11 | Author: LEGO Education |
| Topics: Robotics | |
| Materials: LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT Base Set, black electrician's tape, ping pong ball, chalk | |
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Objective
Students will desgin, build, and program robots that can throw a "shotput".
Description
The objective of this challenge is to launch a ping-pong ball as far as possible after navigating a series of prior steps (steps explained further in downloadable handout).
Procedures
Print and distribute the Shotput handout to students.
