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ROBOT ZOO Walk like a penguin Learning targets Nesting loops, effects of varied power settings; logical sequencing of commands Vocabulary ICT; wait for dark, calibrating sensor thresholds Math; measuring time, measuring distance, greater or less than Science Technology; power and motors, reflecting sound Materials needed 1 9648 Education Resource Set for 2 children 1 NXT, 2 motors, 1 ultrasonic sensor, 1 light sensor and cables for 2 children Copy of Walk like a penguin worksheet for each child Preparation Charge NXT batteries before every class Connect (5 min) Tell the story: That old push-along penguin must have been designed about a hundred years ago, thinks Preston. It must be possible to design a robotic penguin with a walk that is just as cute. ? Ask the chidlren: What sort of behaviors and features might a robot penguin have? (It could walk with a wiggle. It will not be able to swim, but it might be able to glide on its tummy.) Construct (20 min) Guide the children to the Construct model A section and have them build the penguin. ? Ask: Which parts are the wings? Which are the feet? Which parts will move? (The feet are attached to motors, so they will move.) Construct the Program (10 min) The program turns on two motors at half power at the same time. So the penguin walks slowly straight ahead. Have the children change the power of one motor to be slower than the other. This will make the penguin walk in circles. (For example 25 and 50.) LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick and Knob configuration, and MINDSTORMS are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ?2008 The LEGO Group. ROBOT ZOO Contemplate (15 min) Have the children think of ways to make the penguin walk in smaller and smaller circles. (Make the power difference between the two motors even bigger, for example 25 and 80.) Have the children invent their own wiggly penguin walk. Allow time for them to show their walks to each other. Continue (20 min)  Walk like a penguin Discuss: What other features might a robot pen