RCX Brick

ROBOLAB® and the RCX brick

A model made out of lego with the RCX brick inside.What is ROBOLAB®?
ROBOLAB® is essentially a version of robotics products designed specifically for use by schools and other groups.

The ROBOLAB® Software uses an icon-based, diagram building environment to write programs that control lego models through the RCX brick.

What do we need?

Curriculum approaches in Kent schools

Teaching resources

Lesson plans for building and programming models: (Liz Hall)

Project reports

Using Robolab with Year 3: Claire Elliott

Using the Lego RCX Brick: Diane Hawkins

Evaluating the Amusement Park models: Vicky Hard

Using the RCX to develop children's skills in control technology - Liz Hall

Robolab Fun Day

Interschool ROBOLAB Day - East Peckham Primary School

Contributors

Alun Dobson, Lyminge Primary School
Matt Haines, Briary Primary School
Liz Hall, Barming Primary School
Vicky Hard, Leigh Primary School
Anne Harding, Sheldwich Primary School
Claire Elliott, Reculver Primary School
Diane Hawkins, West Borough Primary School
Helen Smith, NGfL Consultant

 | Published: 3-8-09  | TOP
RCX Brick

ROBOLAB® and the RCX brick

A model made out of lego with the RCX brick inside.What is ROBOLAB®?
ROBOLAB® is essentially a version of robotics products designed specifically for use by schools and other groups.

The ROBOLAB® Software uses an icon-based, diagram building environment to write programs that control lego models through the RCX brick.

What do we need?

Curriculum approaches in Kent schools

Teaching resources

Lesson plans for building and programming models: (Liz Hall)

Project reports

Using Robolab with Year 3: Claire Elliott

Using the Lego RCX Brick: Diane Hawkins

Evaluating the Amusement Park models: Vicky Hard

Using the RCX to develop children's skills in control technology - Liz Hall

Children's work at West Borough Primary School

Robolab Fun Day

Interschool ROBOLAB Day - East Peckham Primary School

Contributors

Alun Dobson, Lyminge Primary School
Matt Haines, Briary Primary School
Liz Hall, Barming Primary School
Vicky Hard, Leigh Primary School
Anne Harding, Sheldwich Primary School
Claire Elliott, Reculver Primary School
Diane Hawkins, West Borough Primary School
Helen Smith, NGfL Consultant


 | Published: 30-7-09  | Updated: 4-2-09  | TOP