Dash Launch Investigation

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This lesson integrates the Wonder Workshop Dash robot launcher with a 3D printed sphere to investigate how mass affects launch distance. Different spheres are used, which marks the beginning of the LAUNCH design cycle in this lesson. Print Settings Printer Brand: MakerBot Printer: MakerBot Replicator (5th Generation) Rafts: Yes Supports: No Standards NGSS CCSS Overview and Background LAUNCH The LAUNCH design cycle involves Look, Listen, Ask Questions, Understand, Need to Know, Create a Prototype, and Highlight. This investigation starts with the Dash robot and launcher. Lesson Plan and Activity Introduction to the Dash Robot and Launcher L - Look, Listen A - Ask Questions U - Understand N - Need to Know C - Create a Prototype, H - Highlight and Share Materials Needed Wonder Workshop Dash Robot Launcher 3 Spheres printed with 5%, 10%, and 15% infill Measuring tape Blockly App - Launch at specific percentage for all trials iPad Numbers documentation: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7FOtDv-1GnWaTEtdDZYTkwxczA or PDF documentation: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B7FOtDv-1GnWZFZTZmdYbVlqMms Skills Learned Observation Prediction Research Design Duration of Lesson 150 minutes, excluding 3D print time Preparation Three spheres printed for each group with 5%, 10%, and 15% infill.