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LEGO Construction Basics-Outputs

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Students connect motors and explain the function of the different ports and wires. They follow specific directions given by the teacher pertaining to the RCX and the program buttons of the motor. They participate in a worksheet/handout that is available by downloading.

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Grade
K - 8th
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STEM
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Inquiry-Based Learning

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