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Shotput

Level: BeginnerDuration: 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.

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