Sphero RVR - Angle of Incline Lesson Plan

Category: Math - High School

Author Terry VanNoy

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Educational Standards that this lesson meets:
Math Learning Standards
 -GEO-G.SRT6
 -GEO-G.SRT7
 -GEO-G.SRT8
TEKS - Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (Curriculum Standards)
 -111.41 (c) (8) Similarity, proof, and trigonometry (A)
 -111.41 (c) (8) Similarity, proof, and trigonometry (B)
 -111.41 (c) (9) Similarity, proof, and trigonometry (A)

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Sphero RVR - Angle of Incline Lesson Plan
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Sphero RVR Basics

Sphero RVR is a programmable robot car that takes coding to the next level! RVR customizations let you to connect third-party hardware, and can change the look and feel of this mobile robot! In this session, we'll discuss the basics of using the Sphero RVR to drive across terrains, connect hardware, code using sensors, and even play games. We'll also discuss activities that can be done right in the Sphero app. Let’s get our Sphero RVR rolling!

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Sphero RVR - Angle of Incline

Students studying trigonometry will apply their knowledge of solving a triangle to answer this question: What is the steepest angle of incline that the RVR can travel upwards? Students will work in pairs using a ramp and measuring tape to draw a diagram and calculate the angle, test driving the RVR in several trials.