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What is a LEGO Mindstorm Robot? Lesson PlanWhat is a LEGO Mindstorm Robot? Lesson Plan
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What is a LEGO Mindstorm Robot?

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In this robots lesson, young scholars explore the LEGO website and complete a web quest. In groups students work in groups and read excerpts from Robots & Robot, chart jobs robots can perform and report their findings to the class. This page contains links to additional lessons and activities.

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legos, robots

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legos, robots, robots & robot, web quest, science
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 day
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice
Technology
WebQuest

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