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(...) A program that runs on the RCX that makes it easier to program. Kevin (...) (21 years ago, 13-Mar-05, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.robotics.edu)
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I tried to explain term firmware to middle school age children. The best that I can do without using the technical terms, like embedded software, ROM is this: "Firmware is a set of instructions which must be loaded into the RCX Brick in order for it (...) (21 years ago, 13-Mar-05, to lugnet.robotics.rcx.robolab, lugnet.robotics.edu)
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One activity I've used w/a huge age range is "A chair for Mr. Bear" (URL) being listed as a k-2 activity, I've used it on pre-K through college level. The challenge is deceptively simple--build a chair that can survive a fall from knee height. The (...) (21 years ago, 10-Mar-05, to lugnet.robotics.edu)
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(...) Hi Elizabeth, As a favor to a community services manager I took on a class of 1st graders last year (usually I teach 3rd - 8th graders). It was a bit like hearding cats but I learned a few things from the experience. They're a bit young at (...) (21 years ago, 10-Mar-05, to lugnet.robotics.edu)
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Liz, I don't envy you. It'll be hard to keep the attention of such a diverse age group. From my experience, the 2nd and 3rd graders will be the easy ones. The 4th and 5th graders, well, I don't envy you. I am always impressed when I go to my (...) (21 years ago, 9-Mar-05, to lugnet.robotics.edu)
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