Circumference/Rotation Relationship in LEGO/NXT Robots or Do I Wheely need to learn this?

7th grade math/science lesson plan that focuses on the concept of circumference and rotation relationship. Culminates in a problem-solving exercise where students apply their knowledge to the "rotations" field in programming a LEGO/NXT robot to traverse a set distance.
Resource ID#: 76416 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Mathematics, Science
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Basic Calculators
Instructional Time: 5 Hour(s) 25 Minute(s)
Keywords: circumference, perimeter, rotation, robots, robotics
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Formative Assessment
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Physical Sciences

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