Say “Hello”

By Emily Taintor On July 16, 2013 · Add Comment

ACTIVITY HEADER

Name of Activity	Say “Hello”
Author	STOMP
Keywords	NXT, communicate, message, programming, MINDSTORMS
Subject	NXTs
Grade Level	4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9+
Time	1 Hour Total
Brief Description	Students will program their NXT to communicate a message.
Lesson Objectives:	To learn about how to communicate a message using MINDSTORMS NXT software.
Materials Needed:	- One NXT brick per student pair. - Computer running MINDSTORMS NXT software.
Preparation and Set Up:	- Set up computers running MINDSTORMS NXT software. - Arrange students in pairs. - Distribute NXT bricks.
Procedure	Program the NXT to display text on the screen and say hello when a touch sensor is pressed. Program the NXT to wait for the touch sensor After the touch sensor has been pressed students will program their computer to convey a message using sound and the NXT display. When the program is over clear the display. Loop the program so that the message can be displayed every time the touch sensor is pressed. Have studnets test and redesign their program. Students can change the message if they desire.
Extensions:	- Add a graphic to the display. - Build a flag or arm to wave to add to your greeting.
Reference 1	http://sites.tufts.edu/stompactivitydatabase/files/formidable/67_image_2.png
Reference 2	http://sites.tufts.edu/stompactivitydatabase/files/formidable/67_image_3.png
Reference 3	http://sites.tufts.edu/stompactivitydatabase/files/formidable/say_hello.doc