Name of Activity	Mystery Sensor Challenge
Author	Eleanor Richard, Sam Heilborn
Keywords	Lego, Robotics, Mindstorm, Programming, Challenge, Introduction, Sensors, Sensor Introduction, EV3, NXT
Subject	Mindstorm Programming
Grade Level	4,5,6,7,8,9
Time	30-60 minutes
Brief Description
Lesson Objectives:	Familiarize students with the Mindstorm blocks.Have students understand the importance of the order and specific aspects of programming blocks, such as speed, duration, degree.Introduce student to the concepts of “What If” blocks and “Loops.”
Materials Needed:	NXT or EV3 Robots Touch, Sound, and/or Ultrasonic Sensors
Preparation and Set Up:	Crete 4-6 challenging and excited Mindstorm programs with non-desribitive names. These programs can include Some examples are shown below ?
Necessary Background	Teacher must understand Mindstorm, and students should have some familiarity with EV3 or NXT, but do not (and should not) have a lot of experience programming.
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