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Creative Technology Laboratory

The Problem

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The global economy has tanked!The capitalists say, "Too many lazy no-gooders are looking for free rides. Not enough people are building." The socialists say, "There are too many greedy, scurrilous scoundrels and vile villains."

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The Mission

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Your mission is to build machines that:• create value,• make life better,• provide a service,• set the world straight and• earn a fortune!

Deposit a quarter in a coin sensor and this fortune teller will spin your future with only a 75% margin of error.

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Hall of Fame Solutions

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Value Proposition # 1Max, 2003Max grossed $27.25 in one day with this slot machine and candy dispenser. Profit after taxes and expenses was 97% of gross ... better than Microsoft!

Max calculated the probability of candy payouts to ensure profitability and win the loyal support of his investor Dad.

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Hall of Fame Solutions

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Value Proposition # 2Herman, 200425 cents will get you a big wet kiss ... popular with the girls!

Herman is working on a dollar bill detector so he can test what the market will bear and maximize his revenue.

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Value Proposition #3John, 2005When you feed this entrepreneur a quarter, it chomps, swallows and burps. Then it offers a peanut in exchange.

Best deal in all of Massachusetts!

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Value Proposition #4Emily, 2006For only a quarter, this dude will play a tune and put a smile on your face.

For those who don't have a quarter, Emily built a free Trial Button.

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Agenda

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1) Study project guidelines.2) Set up PowerPoint lab book.3) Document problem and mission.4) Build …5) Decorate …6) Present projects.

You'll need:1) LEGO Mindstorms Kit2) Premium Quality Junk3) Build-It-Yourself Tools4) PowerPoint Project Introduction5) Lesson Plan6) Problem Solving Tricks7) Presenting Ideas8) Gear Trains9) Modular Construction10) Graffiti

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Basic modules

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Build: 1. two sidewinder gear trains, 2. horizontal to vertical gear train, and 3. coin sensor.

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Basic modules

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Build: 1. two sidewinder gear trains, 2. horizontal to vertical gear train, and 3. coin sensor.

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Graffiti

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Draw signs:1. 25 ¢2. You are3. Two good fortunes4. Two bad fortunes

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Build a component of your own design

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What could your robot do that would make

your buddies want to pay 25 cents?1) Throw candy.2) Tell a joke.3) Dance.4) Play music5) ???

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Extra Projects

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1. Estimate your profit margin. 2. Modify your robot to collect more that

25 cents for its service.3. Design a robot to promote your

invention.

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Class discussion / time out questions

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1. What is a robot? 2. What are examples of how technology has improved live?3. What are examples of how technology has made life worse?4. What do you think are the most amazing man made

inventions?5. Why is teamwork important?6. What do you think are the biggest problems in the world?

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Skills you should exercise

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1. PowerPoint2. Problem solving skills3. Presentation skills4. Value proposition

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