Hands-On Science, Technology,

Engineering, and Math

Welcome to the 2011

Activities with Natural Flow

edition of the LEGO®
Education catalog.
Activity Packs from LEGO Education are developed
®

At LEGO Education, we
by experienced educators and have a natural flow
understand that students

4Cs
that engages and motivates students. We call it the
need to master science,
4C approach. It consists of four phases: Connect,
technology, engineering,
Construct, Contemplate, and Continue.
and math (STEM) skills,
and at the same time
we need to provide
opportunities for them
to integrate their STEM
knowledge with critical
thinking, teamwork, and
creative problem-solving skills that help them form
the necessary foundation for life in our ever-changing
world. This integration forms the vision that drives
LEGO Education’s continuum of products, software,
activities, and teacher resources.

Throughout the following pages you’ll find the

Connect
It is important to capture students’ interest in
continuum in robotics, simple machines, renewable
order to have a positive and motivating learning
energy, and more.
environment. LEGO Education activities always
New this year to our popular robotics program is begin with an engaging challenge introduced
the Green City Challenge Set and Activity Pack for through real-life video clips, photos, stories,
LEGO MINDSTORMS® Education. These innovative animations, and so forth that students can
new activities replicate the excitement of FIRST® relate to and find compelling.
LEGO League, integrating this engagement into the
classroom in the form of a step-by-step introduction
to LEGO MINDSTORMS® Education.

Several other new items are available this year to

further enrich your STEM classroom. A few examples
are the new LEGO Education WeDo™ Robotics Construct
Extension Activity Packs, which offer additional Students work in teams to solve an open-
activities for elementary students; new sensors from ended building task related to the challenge.
HiTechnic that add great possibilities to existing They make their own solutions and plan, build,
robotics programs; and the new TETRIX® Tank Tread and test their models or software program.
Kit from Pitsco that opens new possibilities for
MINDSTORMS robots in classrooms and competitions.

Also, check out LEGO SERIOUS PLAY™. If you’re

reading this letter, you’re already a believer in
student-directed, hands-on learning, and LEGO
SERIOUS PLAY professional development, sets, and Contemplate
activities provide a framework for changing your In this phase, students think about what
classroom into an even more dynamic environment they have just constructed and achieved.
where students take an active role in their own They discuss the project at hand, reflect on
learning. and adapt their ideas, and teachers can
encourage this process by asking questions.
And finally, make the most out of your investment with
workshops from LEGO Education Academy. These
hands-on workshops can take place at your school
and are led by certified LEGO Education facilitators.
Rest assured you’ll get the best service in the
industry.

The opportunity to build the future with LEGO Continue

Education is only a few pages away. Be LEGO Smart! Extension ideas are provided that present
We know your students will be! a new challenge within the same theme.
Students are encouraged to change or add
Sincerely,
features to their models, thereby leading them
to a new Connect phase. This allows them to
enter a positive learning spiral, in which they
take on increasingly difficult challenges.
Dr. Harvey Dean
CEO
Table
Tableof Contents
of Contents
Table of Contents
LEGO® Education Academy – 2-3
LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY™ – 4-5
Robotics
WeDo™ Robotics – 6-13
MINDSTORMS® Robotics – 14-37
MINDSTORMS with TETRIX® – 38-53
Machines and Mechanisms
Early Simple Machines – 58
Motorized Mechanisms – 59-61
Renewable Energy Add-on – 62
Pneumatics Add-on – 63
Structures – 64-73
Sustainable Energy – 74-81
Aerospace – 82-88
Early Learning – 89-91
Storage – 92
Tools, Resources, Parts – 93-96
Index – 97-102
Order Information – 103-108

Level Key
Early Learning – Ages 5-8 Products with this warning contain small parts,
Intermediate – Ages 9-11 small balls, or marbles that could create a
Middle School – Ages 12-14 potential choking hazard. Not suitable for Please recycle.
High School – Ages 14-18 children under three years of age.
 Facilitation

Get the Most out of Your Resources!

Hands-on
Creative
Techniques
Curriculum
Motivation
LEGO®
Education
Academy
At LEGO® Education, we are committed
to enabling educators to effectively use
our engaging and motivating resourc-
es to create rich, hands-on learning
experiences for their students. LEGO
Education Academy offers professional
development programs for teachers who
want to get the most out of their LEGO
Education resources. Experience a
motivating approach to teaching. Learn
to facilitate rather than direct classroom
learning and find out how to encourage
your students to take a more active role
in their learning.

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LEGO® Education Academy

Learning Theory Hands-on Knowledge Sharing

Workshops Offered Include:

• Early Simple Machines
• Machines and Mechanisms
• LEGO® Education WeDo™ Robotics
• LEGO MINDSTORMS® NXT Basic
• LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Advanced with Datalogging
• LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT with TETRIX®
• Competition Training for Jr.FLL, FLL, and FTC
Visit www.LEGOeducation.us for complete descriptions
of all workshops listed above.

What to expect are dedicated to a hands-on approach to

learning and have completed an intensive
training course where only the best receive
All Academy facilitators . . . official certification by LEGO Education.

After selecting a workshop, a LEGO® Education-certified facilitator will come to your

location and help up to 20 teachers get the most out of their LEGO Education resources.

991550 Professional Development for 10 teachers—$1,800*

($100 more for each additional teacher up to 20 teachers)

Don’t see what you are looking for? All workshop agendas are customizable and can be
tailored to fit individual customer needs. Call your local educational consultant to learn
more; see pages 104-105 for listing.

*Price includes travel for the LEGO Education-certified facilitator.

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 21st-century skills
n al Facilitation

A LEGO Way to Teach

o
si ent
fe s
Pro elopm O® Communication
Dev m LEG n Critical-thinking
fro ucatio Methodology
Ed
Problem-solving
Student engagement
LEGO®
SERIOUS PLAY™
From language development to critical
thinking, LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY™ professional
development workshops provide a teaching
method and classroom tool for schools that
have put creativity back on the agenda and are
serious about developing 21st-century learners.
SERIOUS PLAY is a method that facilitates
learning for K-12 students. During the LEGO
SERIOUS PLAY process, students use bricks
from the specially-formulated Reflections Kit to
build LEGO models that serve as metaphors for
curriculum concepts learned and then share
their metaphor with a group, helping cement
these concepts in their minds and deepen
understanding while improving communication
and critical thinking skills.

I used to stand at the front of the class and ask my

students what they understood about democracy.
Now I get the LEGO kits out and ask them to build
a representation of democracy. Not only does
every student now contribute to the discussion,
but what they have to say is simply better.

Tina Roland Berg, 7th and 8th grade language teacher

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Teach the LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY™ Way.

LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY™

LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY™ is for teachers who want students to
take a more active role in their own learning. Being a good
facilitator is the key to making that happen. Our professional
development workshops are designed not only to improve
facilitation skills but also to heighten the understanding of
students’ individual strengths and needs.

Each One-day Professional

Development Workshop Covers:
Learning theory
• Discover how a process of reflection and dialogue
helps cultivate a positive learning environment and
achieve learning targets across the board.
• Learn how to awaken students’ interest in given
subjects.
Hands on
• Build your own metaphors and share your insights
and experiences with participants.
• Experience the common language of SERIOUS
PLAY, the bricks. Examine how effective facilitation
combined with LEGO bricks enables everyone to
be treated as equals and all opinions to be heard.
Tools for planning
• Explore ways to apply the method to your curricula
programs.
• Practice planning your own LEGO SERIOUS PLAY
sessions.

Package options Each package includes six hours of instruction for up to 10 participants.

Professional Development Starter Package

This offering includes one day of hands-on theory, practice, and training Metaphor
Model

Thought
Dialog Imagination
presented by a LEGO Education-certified facilitator. Each participant also Experiences
Build Idea
receives a training course manual and one LEGO SERIOUS PLAY Reflections Kit. Reflection

NX991676—$2,500 Training Course Manual

for LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY™

Professional Development Shared Package

This offering includes one day of hands-on theory, practice, and training
presented by a LEGO Education-certified facilitator. Each participant also
receives a training course manual and 10 LEGO SERIOUS PLAY Reflections Kits.
NX991678—$6,200

LEGO SERIOUS PLAY is also offered as a two-day workshop. Call your local
educational consultant to learn more.

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 Mechanisms
Robotics

Explore Robotics!
Explore
Science
Math
Language
Build
Create
LEGO® Education
WeDo™ Robotics
Bring creativity to your classroom with
LEGO® Education WeDo™ Robotics!
Designed for the elementary learner,
WeDo Robotics is a cross-curricular set
and series of theme-based activities.
The activities cover content in the
areas of math, science, technology, and
engineering, as well as language arts
and literacy. Your students will build and
program their robotic models to write
stories, solve problems, and create
innovative projects.

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Robotics
Sets Software Activities
Learning Targets
Science
• Working with simple machines: gears, levers, and pulleys
• Transmission of motion

Technology
• Programming
• Using software media
• Designing and creating a working model

Mathematics
• Measuring time and distance
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, estimating, and
randomness
• Using variables

Language and Literacy

• Narrative and journalistic writing
• Storytelling, explaining, interviewing, and interpreting

SAMPLE ACTIVITY
Into the Wild
Objective: Students will create a profile about a particular species of primate and use the WeDo™
software to demonstrate an appropriate habitat based on the research conducted for the profile.

Students will:
• Research and describe a particular primate in relation to its habitat.
• Define and understand key environmental terminology.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the features of a biological habitat.

Extensions:
• Build the shape of the country where the particular species of primate lives out of LEGO® bricks.
• Host a scavenger hunt for books or information to further develop research and library skills.
• Create a 3-D world map marking where each student’s primates live and add geographical and
environmental features.

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 WeDo™ Robotics

Professional
Development
Available.
LEGO® Education WeDo™ Robotics Construction Set See pages 2-3.
The LEGO® Education WeDo™ Robotics Construction Set is an easy-to-use set
that introduces young students to robotics when combined with the LEGO Education
WeDo Robotics Software v.1.2 and Activity Pack (900097). Students will be able to
build LEGO models featuring working motors and sensors; program their models;
and explore a series of cross-curricular, theme-based activities while developing their
skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, as well as language and
literacy. The construction set comes with printed building instructions for 12 models
and contains more than 150 elements including a motor, tilt sensor, motion sensor, and
LEGO USB Hub.
LEGO Education WeDo Robotics Software v.1.2 and Activity Pack are sold
separately. Ages 7+.
NX979580—$129.95
NX991570 2-Pack—$239.95 Save $19
NX991480 4-Pack—$479.95 Save $39
NX991571 6-Pack—$719.95 Save $59
NX991481 8-Pack—$959.95 Save $79
NX991572 10-Pack—$1,199.95 Save $99
NX991482 12-Pack—$1,439.95 Save $119

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Robotics
LEGO® Education WeDo™ Robotics Software
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirement Specifications for PC:
• Intel® Pentium® processor or compatible,
800 MHz minimum
• Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 with latest
Service Pack
• 512 MB of RAM minimum
• 150 MB of available hard-disk space
• DVD drive
Minimum Requirement Specifications for Mac:
• Apple MacOS X v.10.5 or 10.6
• Intel processor
• 512 MB of RAM minimum
• 150 MB of available hard-disk space
• DVD drive
Teacher’s Guide included as PDF.

Get young students excited

about science and engineering
with Jr. FIRST LEGO league.
Learn more at usfirst.org.

LEGO® Education WeDo™ Robotics Software v.1.2

and Activity Pack
Easy-to-use software and 12 theme-based activities for the
WeDo™ Construction Set in one package! The drag-and-drop
software v.1.2, powered by LabVIEW™, is icon based, provides an
intuitive programming environment, includes a programming block
and support for the Power Functions Light (778870), and features a
digital Getting Started Guide with building tips and programming
examples. Activities are divided into four themes: Amazing
Mechanisms, Wild Animals, Play Soccer, and Adventure Stories and
provide up to 24 hours of instruction and project-based learning.
Teacher notes, glossary, and building instructions included. When the
software and Activity Pack are used with the WeDo Construction Set,
students will:
• Use software to program, design, and create a working model.
• Use software to acquire information.
• Use feedback to adjust a programming system output.
• Work with simple machines: gears, levers, pulleys, and
transmission of motion. Powered by
NX900097—$89.95

LEGO® Education WeDo™ Robotics Software v.1.2 and Activity Pack and Site License
The site license allows for the installation of the LEGO® Education WeDo™ Robotics Software
v.1.2 and Activity Pack on all the computers at a single school or institution.
NX991750—$299.95

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 WeDo™ Robotics

A
$2,059.15
value!
Professional
Development
L EGO® Education WeDo™ Robotics – Available.
See pages 2-3.
Getting Started II Package
This Getting Started package has everything you need
to introduce a class of 24 students working in pairs to WeDo™
robotics. This package includes:
• 12 LEGO® Education WeDo™ Robotics Construction Sets
• LEGO® Education WeDo™ Robotics Software v.1.2 and
Activity Pack and Site License
• Amazing Mechanisms WeDo™ Extension Activity Pack
• Play Soccer WeDo™ Extension Activity Pack
• Wild Animals WeDo™ Extension Activity Pack
• Adventure Stories WeDo™ Extension Activity Pack
NX991838 LEGO® Education WeDo Robotics –
Getting Started II Package—$1,906.95

NX991839 LEGO® Education WeDo™ Robotics –

Getting Started II Package with Professional
Development—$3,706.95
Ages 7+

LEGO® Education WeDo™ Robotics Combo

Includes WeDo™ Robotics Construction Set and WeDo Robotics
Software v.1.2 and Activity Pack for one computer.
NX991752—$189.95 Save $29

LEGO® Education WeDo™ Robotics Center Pack

The LEGO® Education WeDo™ Robotics Center Pack has
everything you need to place a robotics center in your classroom.
The WeDo Center Pack includes the WeDo Robotics Software v.1.2
and Activity Pack with a special center license for four computers,
plus four WeDo Robotics Construction Sets.
NX991483—$649.95

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LEGO® Education WeDo™

Robotics
Robotics Extension
Activity Packs
LEGO® Education WeDo™ Robotics Extension Activity Packs
serve as an addition to the original WeDo Activity Pack to aid
elementary school educators in creating more engaging learning
experiences in science, literacy, math, and social studies. Using
the LEGO Education WeDo hardware and software, in combination
with these activities, educators can easily create rich, cross-
curricular lessons to inspire critical thinking, problem solving,
and creativity. These activity packs provide detailed lesson plans,
resources, and extension activities delivered in a printed teacher
guide. A CD-ROM including printable versions all of the lessons is
also included. These activity packs are designed for use with the
WeDo Construction Set, Software, and Activity Pack and include
optional extension activities that are enhanced by using the
Sceneries Set (779385).

Amazing Mechanisms
WeDo™ Extension LEGO® Education WeDo™ Robotics Extension Activities
Activity Pack Each themed activity pack includes 12 new activities covering over 36
hours of classroom time in the areas of math, science, literacy, and social
studies. Included with each activity pack is a learning grid mapping activities
to key standards and learning objectives. All activities include a Lesson-at-a-
Glance overview, a teacher’s guide with detailed lesson plans, worksheet(s),
an assessment rubric, and tracking sheets for organization and program
planning.
Play Soccer WeDo™ Additional connections to visual arts, dramatic arts, music, physical
Extension Activity Pack education, and technology are also included throughout the lessons.
Each activity pack is delivered in a tabbed, 3-ring binder so pages can
easily be found, removed, and replaced for copying. Also included is a CD
containing a printable PDF of the activity pack.
NX991835 Wild Animals WeDo™ Extension Activity Pack—$49.95
NX991836 Adventure Stories WeDo™ Extension Activity Pack—$49.95
NX991730 Amazing Mechanisms WeDo™ Extension Activity Pack—$49.95
Wild Animals WeDo™ NX991731 Play Soccer WeDo™ Extension Activity Pack—$49.95
Extension Activity Pack
(Available in February)

LEGO® Education WeDo™ Robotics Extension Activities Bundle Pack

This package is a great value and includes all four LEGO® Education
WeDo™ Robotics Extension Activity Packs, totaling over 144 hours of
instruction across math, science, literacy, and social studies. BONUS: An
interactive CD-ROM with a new series of instructional WeDo programming
Adventure Stories WeDo™
videos to help your students students master the basics of the WeDo
Extension Activity Pack
programming software. Also on the CD are PDFs of each lesson broken
(Available in February)
down by WeDo model with printable worksheets, tracking sheets,
assessment rubrics, and more.
NX991837—$179.95

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 WeDo™ Robotics

1,207
Sceneries Set
Give your students even more opportunities to design, build,
and program exciting models for your LEGO® Education WeDo™
Robotics Construction Sets with the Sceneries Set. Includes basic
bricks in a variety of colors and a number of special elements.
Ages 4+.
NX779385—$81.95I
NX991720 2-Pack—$160.95 Save $2
NX991721 4-Pack—$321.95 Save $5
NX991722 6-Pack—$479.95 Save $11
NX991723 8-Pack—$635.95 Save $19 Power Functions M-Motor
NX991724 10-Pack—$790.95 Save $28 Use the Power Functions M-Motor with the
NX991725 12-Pack—$944.95 Save $38 new power function connector to bring your
LEGO® models to life. The Power Functions
M-Motor is compatible with both LEGO building
systems and can be used with the LEGO
Education WeDo™ Robotics Construction Set
and the Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Set.
LEGO® USB Hub NX978883—$7.95
The two-port hub
controls motors and sensors,
transmits power and data to
and from the computer, and  eDo™ Robotics
W
is automatically detected by
the WeDo™ Software when
Tilt Sensor
connected to the computer. Detects six different
Ages 7+. positions and is
NX979581—$44.95 automatically detected
by the WeDo™ Software.
Ages 7+.
NX979584—$19.95

 eDo™ Robotics
W Power Functions Light
Motion Sensor Is supported by
LEGO® Education WeDo™
Detects objects
Robotics Software v.1.2
within a 15 cm range and
and Activity Pack. Now
is automatically detected
you can add bright LED
by the WeDo™ Software.
lights to your models
Ages 7+.
to create glowing eyes,
NX979583—$19.95 illuminated headlights,
and much more! Ages 7+.
NX778870—$6.95
See page 1 for more information.
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Intel®-powered Classmate PC WeDo™ Robotics 13

Robotics
LEGO® Education and Intel®
partnered to ensure that the WeDo™
Robotics programming software
functions on the small Intel-powered
Clamshell and Convertible classmate
PCs. Because of this collaboration,
elementary schools everywhere can
pair cost-effective computers with
LEGO Education sets and curriculum,
giving every student access to the
latest technology and engaging
learning tools.

Intel® Convertible PC
Intel®-powered Convertible classmate PCs include practical,
education-oriented features that improve the learning experience
for students, parents, teachers, and schools.
• Compatible with LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT
Software and WeDo™ Robotics Software and Activity Pack
Intel® Clamshell PC
• Dual mode of use for students – tablet mode and does not support
traditional laptop mode – adjusts with changing needs in LEGO® MINDSTORMS®
the classroom. software.
• When open like a traditional laptop, the screen swivels 180
degrees for sharing with peers and teachers.
• Touch screen and advanced palm-resting technology Intel® Clamshell PC
promote new models of interaction for children. Intel®-powered Clamshell classmate PCs include practical,
• Enables writing or drawing directly on the screen in a education-oriented features that improve the learning experience
natural way for students, parents, teachers, and schools.
• Built-in camera rotates 180 degrees to enable students to • Compatible with LEGO® Education WeDo™ Robotics
interact in a new way. Software and Activity Pack
• Built-in speakers and microphone • Lightweight and compact, perfect for child-size hands
• Carrying handle, lightweight, and compact size to support • Durable drop-proof construction and rugged outer case
micro-mobility inside the classroom • Carrying handle
• Durable construction and rugged outer case • Water-resistant keyboard, touch pad, and 10.1" LCD touch
• Water-resistant keyboard, touch pad, and 10.1" LCD touch screen
screen • Education-specific features and software
• Education-specific features and touch-optimized software • Built-in camera, speakers, and microphone
NX991747 Intel® Convertible PC with Windows 7 Starter—$539 NX991743 Intel® Clamshell PC with Windows 7 Starter—$469
NX991748 Intel® Convertible PC with Windows 7 Home—$599 NX991744 Intel® Clamshell PC with Windows 7 Home—$519
NX991696 Intel® Convertible PC with Windows 7 Pro—$619 NX991694 Intel® Clamshell PC with Windows 7 Pro—$549

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 Robotics
ScienceMath

Hands-on Robotics Laboratory!

Technology
Programming
Community
Problem-solving
Construction
LEGO®
MINDSTORMS®
Education
LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education sets,
software, and activities are powerful
tools that convert your classroom into
a hands-on robotics laboratory. Your
students will model real-life mechanisms
and use creativity, logic, and problem-
solving skills to meet challenges while
learning necessary science, technology,
engineering, and math concepts.

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Robotics
Sets Software Activities
Learning Targets
Science
• Control speed and power using a motor
• Work with gear ratios
• Use data from specialized sensors such as rotation,
sound, light, ultrasonic, and touch
Technology
• Program and control input and output devices
• Use wireless communication
Engineering
• Brainstorm solutions
• Choose one, build it, test it, evaluate it, and revise it
Math
• Use data involving distance, time, turning angle, degrees
of rotation, sound volume, reflected and ambient light,
and gear ratios
• Convert between decimals and fractions and between
metric and customary units
• Practice applied math

SAMPLE ACTIVITY
MINDSTORMS® Automated Mining
Objective: Students will learn how to take and organize measurements
to represent a basic two-dimensional floor plan of a mine shaft.

Students will:
• Use a ruler to create a graph of an enclosed area.
• Use a sensor to create a graph of an enclosed area.
• Graph points using polar coordinates.

Extensions:
• Add obstacles and re-graph to see the difference of the layout of the mine.
• Program your robot to retrieve an item (LEGO® brick, pencil, or other small object) from the mine.
• Set up a maze using LEGO® bricks and then graph the results.

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 LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education

New
Eco-friendly battery!

LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Base Set

This essential core set serves as the base for
endless NXT robotic creations. The set includes
437 elements, featuring:
• NXT Intelligent Brick
• New rechargeable lithium DC battery and
charger
• 3 servo motors
• 1 each: light sensor, sound sensor, ultrasonic
sensor
• 2 touch sensors
• 3 rotation sensors built into the motors
• 3 converter cables (for using legacy sensors
and motors with the NXT Intelligent Brick)
• 7 connector cables (one .2M, two .5M, four
.35M)
• 3 lamps
• USB cable
• Hundreds of Technic building elements
• Plastic storage bin with sorting trays
LEGO® Education NXT Software sold
separately. Ages 8+.
NX979797—$279.95
NX991413 2-Pack—$551.95 Save $7
Software
NX991412 4-Pack—$1,097.95 Save $21
Sold Separately!
NX991411 6-Pack—$1,637.95 Save $41
NX991410 8-Pack—$2,172.95 Save $66
See pages 30-31 for additional package options. NX991409 10-Pack—$2,701.95 Save $97
NX991408 12-Pack—$3,225.95 Save $133

Online Building Instructions

Using the new LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education Resource Set (979695) with the LEGO
MINDSTORMS Education NXT Base Set lets your students take LEGO MINDSTORMS
Education robots to the next level and add even more innovation to learning.
Download building instructions and programming examples for nine cool models at
www.LEGOeducation.us/979685buildinginstructions.
Examples:
Grand Four-belt Rover: It detects and climbs obstacles.
Belt-driven Color Sorter: Get your colors in order.
Robot Arm: Helps you pick things up.
Humanoid: Watch it walk and move like a person.
Scorpion: Watch out for its sting!
Intelligent Car: Steering and differential gives it unique driving capabilities.

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Robotics
LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education
NXT 2.1 Software
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Microsoft Windows®:
• Windows operating systems XP, Vista, or Windows
7 with the latest service packs
• Intel® Pentium® processors or compatible, 1 GHz or
better recommended
• CD-rom drive
• Minimum 512 MB RAM
• At least 700 MB of available hard disk space
LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software 2.1 • XGA display (1024 x 768)
This powerful, easy-to-use software for programming and data logging is icon • 1 available USB port
based and incorporates Robot Educator, a step-by-step guide with 46 tutorials, Apple Macintosh®:
from beginner to advanced levels. Data-logging functionalities, including a graph • Mac operating system 10.4, 10.5, or 10.6 with the
viewer, make it easy to collect and analyze data from sensors. The software latest service packs
• Power PC® G3, G4, or G5 processors 600 MHz
incorporates a comprehensive digital user manual. The software is Mac OS X, minimum (1.3 GHz or better recommended)
Windows XP, Vista, and 7 compatible. • Or Mac systems with the Intel® Processor®
NX900080—$79.95 • A DVD drive
Powered by • Minimum 512 MB RAM
• At least 700 MB of available hard disk space
LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software 2.1 and Site License • XGA display (1024 x 768)
• 1 available USB port
The site license allows for the installation of the software on all
computers at a single school or institution.
NX991515—$339.95

Upgrading from 1.0, 1.1, or 2.0? Excite your students’ minds

If you own a single copy of a previous version of LEGO® MINDSTORMS® with FIRST LEGO League!
Education NXT Software, you must buy a new copy. If you own a site license, Learn more at usfirst.org.
simply purchase the single copy and upgrade your entire building.

LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education Resource Set

This updated set features 817 elements that enable you
to build and program MINDSTORMS® robots with even more
functions than ever before. Includes plenty of special elements
such as belts, unique connectors, a worm gear, and structural
elements, as well as other LEGO® elements such as beams,
axles, and connectors. It is the ideal supplement to your LEGO
MINDSTORMS Education Base Set for classroom, after-school,
or robotic competition use! Download free building instructions
and programming examples for several great robots on
LEGOeducation.us. Ages 8+.
NX979695—$99.95
NX991732 2-Pack—$196.95 Save $2
NX991733 4-Pack—$391.95 Save $7
NX991734 6-Pack—$584.95 Save $14
NX991735 8-Pack—$775.95 Save $23
NX991736 10-Pack—$964.95 Save $34
NX991737 12-Pack—$1,151.95 Save $47

This robot can be built

with a combination of
parts from the 979797
and 979695 sets.
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 Green City An Easy Way to Introduce
Robotics into the Classroom!

Green City Challenge Combo Pack

The Green City Challenge Combo Pack includes both the
Green City Challenge Set and Activity Pack and is ideal as a
step-by-step introduction to robotics in the classroom or as
preparation for robotics competitions. The Green City Challenge
Set contains three training mats, a challenge mat, and more
than 1,300 elements for building the challenge models, such as
a power plant, wind turbine, and dam. The training mats provide
a field where students can test and practice their programming
skills. The challenge mat offers a real-life setting for solving
different missions so students can apply the skills acquired
through the training.
The Green City Challenge Activity Pack includes seven
easy-to-follow training activities, each supported by student
worksheets, which guide the students from simple to more
advanced programming. Students are then challenged
to apply their programming and problem-solving skills by
making their robots solve real-world engineering challenges
related to renewable energy. Comprehensive teacher notes
provide everything needed for easy implementation, including
programming examples, building instructions, mission and rules,
extension ideas, and more. Also includes a project that can be
used for further research into the challenge topic of renewable
energy.
The Green City Challenge Set and Activity Pack were
designed for use with the LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT
Base Set and Software (sold separately). Ages 8+.
NX999594—$319.95
A
NX979594 Green City Challenge Set—$174.95 $4,009.25
NX209594 Green City Challenge Activity Pack—$154.95 value!
Green City Challenge Getting Started I Package
This Getting Started package comes complete with
everything you need to introduce robotics into the classroom.
This package is designed for 24 students working in pairs
and includes:
• 12 LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Base Sets
• LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software 2.1 and
Site License
• Green City Challenge Set
• Green City Challenge Activity Pack
NX991833 Green City Challenge
Getting Started I Package —$3,868.95
Ages 8+
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This model is built with a combina-

Robotics
tion of parts from the 979797 LEGO®
MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Base Set,
979695 LEGO MINDSTORMS Resource Set,
and 779688 Renewable Energy Add-On Set.

Renewable Energy Add-On Set

The Renewable Energy Add-On Set enables your students to
explore energy concepts with LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education.
They experiment using energy from their own bodies and the three
main energy sources – solar, wind, and water – to generate, store,
and use power. When connected to the NXT Brick, the unique
elements of the Renewable Energy Add-On Set (solar panel,
generator, and LEGO Energy Meter) work as sensors. Ages 8+.
NX779688—$99.95
NX991714 2-Pack—$196.95 Save $2
NX991715 4-Pack—$391.95 Save $7
NX991716 6-Pack—$584.95 Save $14
NX991717 8-Pack—$775.95 Save $23
NX991718 10-Pack—$964.95 Save $34
NX991719 12-Pack—$1,151.95 Save $47

Energy Display
This element displays energy storage
level in joules and input and output in volts,
watts, and amps. Combine with 979669
Energy Storage to form the LEGO® Energy
Meter. Ages 8+.
NX979668—$49.95

Energy Storage
This NiMH battery with connector is designed
to be combined with the 979668 Energy Display.
When combined, the two elements form the LEGO®
Energy Meter. Storage capacity: 150 mAh. Ages 8+.
NX979669—$16.95
MINDSTORMS® Energy Parts Pack
The MINDSTORMS® Education energy models require Solar Panel
parts not included in the LEGO® MINDSTORMS Education The LEGO® Solar Panel provides
Base Set and Renewable Energy Add-On Set. This pack sufficient power to operate the LEGO Energy
includes the extra parts necessary to build the MINDSTORMS Meter and motors. It delivers 5V, 4mA in
Wind Turbine and Solar Station. Note: These parts are also direct light from a 60W incandescent bulb
included in the LEGO MINDSTORMS Education Resource Set. positioned 25 cm from the solar panel (2000
Ages 8+. lux). Ages 8+.
NX991751—$12 NX979667—$39.95

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 How do I use sensors and LEGO® MINDSTORMS®
Education NXT Software in my classroom?
Here are a few examples of projects that use LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT
Software and sensors for sensing and controlling. While these projects may give you some
ideas, real-life applications and your students’ imaginations will provide you with a wealth
of additional ideas!

Light Sensor
• Use a strobe light to make your robot “dance.”
• Use the light sensor as a magic wand to control your robot’s actions.
• Use a light sensor on your robot to remind you to turn off a light if it
has been on too long.

NXT Light Sensor

The NXT Light Sensor is sensitive and precise. It reads light intensity from the
surrounding environment, as well as the reflection from the infrared transmitter. The LED
light source can be turned off for an accurate ambient light reading. Ages 8+.
NX979844—$17.95
NX991800 4-Pack—$70.95
NX991801 8-Pack—$139.95
NX991802 12-Pack—$206.95

Sound Sensor
• Control your robot by clapping your hands and whistling; for
example, clap three times to make it drive forward and whistle to
make it stop.
• Create a dog-bot that will perform tricks at your command.
• Assemble a noise meter for your classroom. When the noise level
gets too high, a light will blink.

NXT Sound Sensor

This sophisticated sensor provides stimulus for directing a robot’s actions. The
sensor measures dB and dBA and recognizes sound patterns and tones. Ages 8+.
NX979845—$26.95
NX991803 4-Pack—$105.95
NX991804 8-Pack—$209.95
NX991805 12-Pack—$310.95

Ultrasonic Sensor
• Make an ultrasonic soccer goal so that each time a ball is rolled
into the goal, the NXT will display the score.
• Make an ultrasonic door alarm; for example, if someone
approaches your door, the robot will sound the alarm.
• Play a game of cat and mouse with two NXT robots; when one
of the robots senses the other, it will change direction to escape
from the other robot.

NXT Ultrasonic Sensor

This exciting sensor uses ultrasonic measurements to “see” its surroundings. The
sensor works by sending out a signal and then waiting for that signal to return. By
measuring the time elapsed during the signal’s journey, the sensor can determine the
distance from the object. Ages 8+.
NX979846—$31.95
NX991806 4-Pack—$125.95
NX991807 8-Pack—$248.95
NX991808 12-Pack—$368.95

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Temperature Sensor

Robotics
• Data log the temperature variances of the school playground.
• Use the temperature sensor with the Renewable Energy Set to record the change in temperature of
the solar panel on a sunny day.
• Use the temperature sensor to determine the temperature of water when ice is added.

NXT Temperature Sensor

This digital temperature sensor can be calibrated to measure both Celsius and Fahrenheit using the NXT
Intelligent Brick and the LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education Software v.2.0 or higher. Ages 8+.
NX979749—$39.95
NX991809 4-Pack—$156.95
NX991810 8-Pack—$310.95
NX991811 12-Pack—$460.95

Touch Sensor
• Use a touch sensor as a counter; when students complete a task, they touch the sensor, and when all students
have touched the sensor, an alarm sounds.
• Use a touch sensor to play a football-type game; when the ball rolls into the sensor, it triggers the robot to kick.
• Use two touch sensors as a remote control for your robot.
• Create a gumball dispenser by using the touch sensor to dispense the gumballs.

NXT Touch Sensor

This touch sensor is very basic and is either on or off, depending on the position of the push button. The NXT Touch Sensor
features a hole for an axle in the push button, giving users more options for incorporating the sensor into their designs. Ages 8+.
NX979843—$17.95
NX991812 4-Pack—$70.95
NX991813 8-Pack—$139.95
NX991814 12-Pack—$206.95

HiTechnic Touch Sensor Multiplexer

The HiTechnic Touch Sensor Multiplexer enables you to connect up to four NXT Touch
Sensors to a single NXT Intelligent Brick sensor port. The LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education
Software can read the state of each different touch sensor or the state of all of them with a
single read command. The Touch Sensor Multiplexer Block is available for free download at
www.LEGOeducation.us/hitechnic. Ages 8+.
NX991446—$28.99

Touch Sensor Multiplexer Value Pack

The value pack includes one Touch Sensor Multiplexer and four NXT Touch Sensors. Ages 8+.
NX991469—$97.95

Color Sensor
• Create a music maker by having your robot play a different tone each time it comes to a different color of the
rainbow.
• Teach your robot to say color names in a foreign language when it drives by a new color.
• Make a fashionista robot by having it choose its “clothes” by color.
• Have your robot follow a map by giving it directions based on color.
NXT Color Sensor
The NXT Color Sensor is able to perform three unique functions. It acts as a color sensor, distinguishing among six colors; it
works as a light sensor, detecting light intensities: both reflected light and ambient light; and it works as a color lamp, emitting red,
green, or blue light. Requires LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software 2.1. Ages 8+.
NX979694—$34.95
NX991815 4-Pack—$137.95
NX991816 8-Pack—$271.95
NX991817 12-Pack—$402.95

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Codatex RFID Sensor
• Have the NXT operate a gate that opens only when the correct RFID tag is sensed.
• Play a game of “whodunit” with several robots as the suspects, and the crook will be revealed by the robot with the correct RFID tag.
• Play capture the flag with two or more NXT robots; one would have the RFID tag (flag), and the others would have to try to retrieve it.
• Have your robot drive through a path with a series of obstacles by programming it to perform a given task in order to remove the
obstacle from its path.

Codatex RFID Sensor

The Codatex RFID Sensor works with 125 kHz transponders and can read
five-byte transponder numbers into the NXT Intelligent Brick. The RFID Sensor
has three different reading modes: single read, continuous read, and stop. The
maximum reading distance depends on the transponder size; for example, the
keyfob will read up to a maximum distance of 30 mm. One RFID Sensor, five
keyfob transponders, five clear disc transponders, and two card transponders
are included in this set. Requires NXT firmware 1.05 or later. For more
information about the RFID Sensor, programming examples, and to download
the programming block, visit www.LEGOeducation.us/codatex. Ages 8+.
NX991461—$139.95

HiTechnic Acceleration Sensor

• Use an acceleration sensor on your robot to deliver a cup without spilling any contents of the cup.
• Use the acceleration sensor to ensure that the robot stays on a level surface.
• Use two NXT robots, and have one control the other with the acceleration sensor.

HiTechnic Acceleration Sensor

Now you can make robots that know which way is up! The HiTechnic Acceleration Sensor measures acceleration in three axes
– x, y, and z. It also measures tilt along each axis. Using the sensor, you can measure the acceleration of your robot in the range -2g
to +2g, with scaling of approximately 200 counts per g. The acceleration measurement for each axis is refreshed approximately 100
times per second. The sensor is great for experimenting and modeling acceleration forces in cars, on amusement rides, and even on
swing sets. This sensor will also tell you if your robot is level, so you can build self-leveling robots and much more. Ages 8+.
NX991349—$54.95
NX991620 4-Pack—$215.95
NX991621 8-Pack—$426.95
NX991622 12-Pack—$633.95

HiTechnic Color Sensor

• Show off your robot’s drawing skills by having it draw a line with a marker while following a specific color.
• Teach your robot to say color names in a foreign language when it drives by a new color.
• Make a candy sorter by having your robot sort candy according to color.

HiTechnic Color Sensor

Use the HiTechnic Color Sensor for your more advanced needs! Detect an extended range of more than 15 target colors and
program your NXT robot to react to each color. The Color Sensor operates by using a single white LED (light-emitting diode) to
illuminate the target, analyze the color components of the light reflected by the target’s surface, and calculate a color number that is
returned to the NXT program. The color number calculated by the sensor is refreshed approximately 100 times per second. Ages 8+.
NX991348—$54.95
NX991623 4-Pack—$215.95
NX991624 8-Pack—$426.95
NX991625 12-Pack—$633.95

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HiTechnic IRLink Sensor

Robotics
• Use your robot to control a LEGO® remote-control train.
• Combine with the IRSeeker and have your robots play follow the leader or tag.
• Use the IRLink Sensor combined with the Power Function receiver to control Power Functions motors
from your NXT.

HiTechnic IRLink Sensor

The HiTechnic IRLink Sensor uses infrared signals to communicate with the MINDSTORMS® RCX and the LEGO® Power
Function system used in the Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Set. The IRLink enables the NXT programming system to read
values from the RCX sensors and control motors connected to the RCX. Ages 8+.
NX991453—$54.95
NX991626 4-Pack—$215.95
NX991627 8-Pack—$426.95
NX991628 12-Pack—$633.95

HiTechnic Compass Sensor

• Have your robot find coordinates on a chart by following given directions (north, south, east, west).
• Make a robot that tracks to a certain direction no matter which way you try to turn it.
• Make a weather vane that displays the direction the wind is blowing.

HiTechnic Compass Sensor

Tell your robots exactly where they should go with the HiTechnic Compass Sensor. This digital compass measures Earth’s
magnetic field in order to provide accurate navigation to your NXT projects. Use the sensor in Read mode to calculate the current
position, or use it in Calibrate mode to compensate for externally generated magnetic field anomalies (like those you find near
motors or batteries). Either way, you’ll find this sensor to be a great addition to your MINDSTORMS® Education robotics set! Ages 8+.
NX991324—$54.95
NX991629 4-Pack—$215.95
NX991630 8-Pack—$426.95
NX991631 12-Pack—$633.95

HiTechnic IRSeeker Sensor

• Play a battleship-type game where the robot can discover a location using infrared beacons.
• Have your robot learn to bowl using the IRSeeker sensor with the IR-emitting ball.

HiTechnic IRSeeker Sensor

Play robot soccer and zero in on your infrared (IR) beacons with the new and enhanced IRSeeker V2 (Version 2). You can
use most TV remotes and LEGO® Power Functions remote controls as beacons that the IRSeeker V2 will detect. With a specially
designed curved lens and five internal detectors, the IRSeeker V2 has a 240-degree view, making it perfect for playing robot soccer
with the Infrared Electronic Ball. Ages 8+.
NX991379—$49.95
NX991635 4-Pack—$195.95
NX991636 8-Pack—$387.95
NX991637 12-Pack—$575.95

Infrared Electronic Ball

Pair it with the HiTechnic IRSeeker Sensor, and your students can have a soccer showdown
or create an infrared beacon for their robot to find! Ages 8+.
NX991458—$79.95

All HiTechnic sensors use a standard NXT cable and are housed in the MINDSTORMS®
sensor housing; connector cables are sold separately. Sensor blocks are available for free
download. Visit www.LEGOeducation.us/hitechnic for details.
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 HiTechnic EOPD Sensor
• Build a robot that can traverse rough terrain without tipping over.
• Create a robot that can follow a line even in a very low-light situation.

HiTechnic EOPD Sensor

The EOPD, or Electro Optical Proximity Detector, uses an internal light source to detect the presence of a target or
determine changes in distance to a target. By generating its own light source, the EOPD is able to filter out all external light
signals, so as a robot moves from bright areas to dimly lit areas or through shadows, the EOPD automatically compensates
and only returns a signal based on its own light source. Targets can be accurately detected from distances up to about 8
inches (20 cm), depending on the target size, shape, and reflective qualities. Ages 8+.
NX991645—$54.95
NX991654 4-Pack—$215.95
NX991655 8-Pack—$426.95
NX991656 12-Pack—$633.95

HiTechnic Gyro Sensor

• Build a robot that is capable of balancing on two
feet.
• Build a robotic delivery system that will maintain a
level platform regardless of whether it is traveling
across a level area or going up or down hills.
• Use multiple gyro sensors and create your own
horizon indicator like you would see in an airplane.

HiTechnic Gyro Sensor

The HiTechnic Gyro Sensor contains a single-axis gyroscopic sensor
that detects rotation and returns a value that represents the number
of degrees per second of rotation, allowing the NXT to measure the
additional dimension of rotation. The gyro sensor will let you accurately
detect rotation for your NXT projects. The gyro sensor returns the number
of degrees per second of rotation and also indicates the direction of
rotation. Measure +/- 360° per second and build robots that can balance,
swing, or perform other functions where measurement of rotation is
essential. Ages 8+.
NX991380—$54.95
NX991632 4-Pack—$215.95
NX991633 8-Pack—$426.95
NX991634 12-Pack—$633.95

HiTechnic Magnetic Sensor

• Build a robot to seek and collect all the magnetic
bricks in a pile of assorted LEGO® bricks.
• Make your robot follow you by carrying a magnetic
LEGO brick in your hand.

HiTechnic Magnetic Sensor

The HiTechnic Magnetic Sensor will enable you to build robots that
can detect magnetic fields. The sensor detects magnetic fields that are
present around the front of the sensor in a vertical orientation. Ages 8+.
NX991786—$22.95
Visit www.nxtprograms.com for building
and programming instructions for this NX991827 4-Pack—$96.95
and other cool models. NX991828 8-Pack—$193.95
NX991829 12-Pack—$287.95

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HiTechnic
IRReceiver Sensor

Robotics
• Create a LEGO® remote
control for your robot.
• Design a start gate for a
horse race.

HiTechnic IRReceiver Sensor

Control your NXT robot with the HiTechnic
IRReceiver Sensor and a LEGO® Power Functions IR
Remote Control. The IRReceiver decodes
commands from a Power Functions Remote
Control, and your NXT program can use the
commands to directly control NXT motors
or to control other functions in your
program. Ages 8+.
NX991646—$49.95
NX991657 4-Pack—$195.95
NX991658 8-Pack—$387.95
NX991659 12-Pack—$575.95

HiTechnic Angle Sensor

• Create a weather station wind vane and data log the results of wind change.
• Build a robot that climbs stairs.
• Build a measuring wheel to calculate the square footage of your classroom.

HiTechnic Angle Sensor

The HiTechnic Angle Sensor provides a method to determine the angular position and rotation speed of an axle. When a
LEGO Technic axle is connected to the Angle Sensor, the sensor will measure the axle rotation and output three properties:
angular position in the range of 0 to 359 degrees, accumulated rotation angle in degrees, and axle rotation speed (RPM). The
Angle Sensor supports separate commands to reset the current angle and the accumulated angle registers and provides a low-
friction cross axle connection and is accurate to one degree resolution.
All HiTechnic sensors use a standard NXT cable and are housed in the MINDSTORMS® sensor housing; connector cables are
sold separately. Sensor blocks are available for free download at www.LEGOeducation.us/hitechnic. Ages 8+.
NX991647—$44.95
NX991660 4-Pack—$176.95
NX991661 8-Pack—$348.95
NX991662 12-Pack—$517.95

HiTechnic Sensor Multiplexer

The HiTechnic Sensor Multiplexer allows up to four sensors to be
connected to one NXT Intelligent Brick sensor port. Use any combination
of LEGO® and HiTechnic sensors to expand your robot’s sensor
capabilities. Connect more than one HiTechnic Sensor Multiplexer for
more connectivity. Programming support for LabVIEW™ Education
Edition and ROBOTC®. Ages 8+.
NX991560—$57.95

All HiTechnic sensors use a standard NXT cable and are housed in the MINDSTORMS®
sensor housing; connector cables are sold separately. Sensor blocks are available for free
download. Visit www.LEGOeducation.us/hitechnic for details.

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 Robotics

Real World Challenges

Engineering
Resources
Programming
Curriculum
Research
Training
Technology
Educate to innovate! Carnegie Mellon
University and LEGO® Education North
America have a longtime partnership that
is committed to helping teachers prepare
students for their future by creating a
curriculum continuum of research-based,
classroom-tested materials that use the
motivational effects of robotics to teach
mathematics, engineering, science,
technological literacy, and computer science.
Carnegie Mellon University, a world leader in
the development of robotics technologies,
is home to the Robotics Academy. The
Robotics Academy consists of a team of
educators and engineers that uses robotics
as a medium to create, test, and deploy
hands-on, mind-on activities and curriculum
designed to teach STEM. The Academy
also conducts educational research and
offers extensive professional development
opportunities designed to help teachers
prepare their students to compete globally
in the 21st century. While the scope of new
technologies can’t be predicted, it will
include programming, embedded systems,
engineering design, and mathematics – all
skills the Robotics Academy is dedicated to
teaching through robotics.

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Robotics
 INDSTORMS® Education
M
Robotics Engineering I:
Introduction to Mobile
Robotics
NXT Video Trainer 2.0 Use robotics to bring
Programming is a basic science, technology,
skill for the twenty-first century. engineering, and
The NXT Video Trainer provides mathematics (STEM) to life
high-quality, student-tested for students!
instruction designed to teach This curriculum supports
programming. Independent beginning robotics students,
learners will find it a captivating with a dual emphasis on
self-paced curriculum. Classroom teachers will appreciate it as programming and standards-based academic STEM concepts.
an automated teaching assistant, enabling students to learn at Each of the six projects begins with a robotics research
their own pace while instructors provide individualized support. prototype in which students are guided step-by-step through
The NXT Video Trainer provides a simple and effective way the building and programming of a new robot behavior.
of learning NXT programming. Perfect for homeschool, traditional Afterwards, they follow up their prototype work with a robotics
classrooms, and FLL coaches and teams! The NXT Video Trainer investigation in which the students experiment with the robot’s
is sold as a classroom license and enables teachers to install the motors, sensors, and programming to learn how robots really
software on every computer in a single classroom. Developed by work.
Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy. MINDSTORMS® Education Robotics Engineering I:
Introduction to Mobile Robotics curriculum is sold as a
NX991541—$270
classroom license and enables the teacher to place the
curriculum on every computer in a single classroom. Developed
by Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy.
NX991282—$274.95

See pages 28-30 for complete robotics packages

featuring sets, software,
and Carnegie Mellon University Curriculum.
 INDSTORMS® Education
M
Robotics Engineering II:
Guided Research
Challenge students to
solve three real-world robotics
engineering problems.
Students learn engineering
NXT Online Professional Development as they continually develop
Teaching robotics can be a daunting task for a new teacher. solutions to robotic challenges
Taught by the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy’s professional currently found in agriculture,
staff, this six-week Web-based course is designed to support security, and energy. They have
teachers as they learn how to program using the LEGO® a chance to solve the same
MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software. It will also cover the problems that today’s scientists and engineers are facing. Using
unique pedagogy involved in using robotics to teach science, an engineering journal to document their progress, students
technology, engineering, and mathematics. Teachers who conduct research; develop prototypes of potential solutions;
subscribe to this class will receive NXT Video Trainer 2.0 ($265 select their optimal solution; and then build, test, and improve
value), a USB headset that will be used during class, a certificate the design before presenting it to the “customer.”
of completion from Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy after This curriculum, when coupled with Introduction to Mobile
successfully completing the course, and much more. Robotics, covers more than 18 weeks of robotics engineering
Developed and taught by Carnegie Mellon Robotics instruction.
Academy, which teaches hundreds of robotics teachers every MINDSTORMS® Education Robotics Engineering II: Guided
year and has experience with students of all ages. Schedule of Research curriculum is sold as a classroom license and enables
classes is posted at www.LEGOeducation.us/onlineschedule. the teacher to place the curriculum on every computer in a
NX991543—$499 single classroom. Developed by Carnegie Mellon Robotics
Academy.
NX991283—$274.95

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 Carnegie Mellon Activities for MINDSTORMS®
R obot Science featuring D eep Space Terraformers
Data Logging Camp-on-a-Disk
Teach students the Designed for use with
scientific principles of the LEGO® MINDSTORMS®
motion, heat, sound, and Education Set and
light and color using LEGO® Software, the Terraformers
Education robots! Students Camp-on-a-Disk CD
will design and develop takes campers to the
robotic prototypes using edge of the universe
the powerful features of on a mission to make a
the NXT Brick to collect distant planet habitable
and log data and form for humans. Videos and
conclusions that will cement their understanding animations help campers build robots, learn programming,
of important scientific and technological concepts. tackle challenges, and hone their robotics and project-
This teaching tool features five standards-based planning skills. Science facts are interspersed throughout,
science and technology projects designed to teach scientific accompanying engineering design activities tied into space
methodology and engineering process as students use sensors exploration.
to measure speed, heat, light, and sound. Terraformers is perfect for a one-week robotics camp
No prior experience with the NXT or programming is or a nine-to-12-week after-school program. It provides
required. This product aligns with national math, science, and extensive resources for a robo camp director, including a
technology education standards. Unlock the scientific power of step-by-step camp guide, registration forms, awards sheets,
the NXT! game-board plans, themed props, and much more.
Robot Science is sold as a classroom license and enables NX991468—$230
the teacher to place the curriculum on every computer in a
single classroom. Developed by Carnegie Mellon Robotics
Academy.
NX209791—$185

Deep Space Terraformers

Camp-on-a-Disk Value Packs
These packs have everything you need
to start an after-school program, summer camp,
or robotics club. Ages 8+.

Terraformers Camp-on-a-Disk 4-Pack

• 4 LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Base Sets
• LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software 2.1
and Site License
• Deep Space Terraformers Camp-on-a-Disk
A Professional
Development
NX991639—$1,655.95 Save $33
$4,363.75 Available.
value! See pages 2-3. Terraformers Camp-on-a-Disk 8-Pack
• 8 LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Base Sets
Robot Science – Getting Started Package • LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software 2.1
and Site License
This Getting Started package has everything you need to • Deep Space Terraformers Camp-on-a-Disk
introduce your students to data logging. The package is designed
NX991640—$2,725.95 Save $83
for 24 students working in pairs and includes:
• 12 LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Base Sets
• LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software 2.1 and Site Terraformers Camp-on-a-Disk 12-Pack
License • 12 LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Base Sets
• 12 NXT Temperature Sensors • LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software 2.1
• Robot Science Featuring Data Logging and Site License
NX991491 Robot Science – Getting Started Package—$4,227.95 • Deep Space Terraformers Camp-on-a-Disk
NX991797 Robot Science – Getting Started Package NX991641—$3,772.95 Save $156
with Professional Development—$5,977.95
Ages 11+

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Robotics
ROBOTC® Software
Based on the industry-standard C language, ROBOTC® is
a single programming solution for both LEGO® MINDSTORMS®
NXT and RCX. ROBOTC is specifically designed to program
educational robots. It includes a user-friendly interface
with basic and advanced programming options designed
to enhance a new programmer’s learning experience. The
software is Windows XP, Vista, and 7 compatible.
NX991320—$79.95
NX991323 ROBOTC® Software and 24-Seat License—$399.95

A
$4,034.30
value!
Professional
Development
 INDSTORMS® Education ROBOTC® –
M Available.
Getting Started Package See pages 2-3.
This Getting Started package has everything you need to
Teaching ROBOTC® for LEGO® MINDSTORMS®
introduce ROBOTC® to your classroom. The package is designed Today, knowing how to program is valuable. Tomorrow, it
for 24 students working in pairs and includes: will be invaluable. Teaching ROBOTC® for LEGO® MINDSTORMS®
• 12 LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Base Sets teaches robotic C programming to nonprogrammers. Using the
• ROBOTC® Software and 24-Seat License ROBOTC software and LEGO RCX- or NXT-based robots, this
• Teaching ROBOTC® for LEGO® MINDSTORMS® programming curriculum covers everything a new programmer
needs, including setup, fundamentals, movement, sensing, and
NX991442 MINDSTORMS® Education ROBOTC® –
variables.
Getting Started Package—$3,894.95
Teaching ROBOTC for LEGO MINDSTORMS is an effective
NX991798 MINDSTORMS® Education ROBOTC® – teaching tool for classroom or independent instruction. A
Getting Started Package with Professional classroom license enables teachers to install the training
Development—$5,694.95 software on every computer in a single classroom. Developed
Ages 8+ by Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy.
NX991376—$274.95
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 LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education GS Packages & Value Packs

A Professional
$3,994.30 Development
Available.
value! See pages 2-3.

MINDSTORMS® Education Robotics Engineering I – Getting Started Package

This Getting Started package is complete with everything you need to set up a
MINDSTORMS® Education robotics classroom for 24 students working in pairs. The package
comes complete with:
• 12 LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Base Sets
• LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software 2.1 and Site License
• MINDSTORMS® Education Robotics Engineering I: Introduction to Mobile Robotics
• MINDSTORMS® Education Poster Pack
NX991286 MINDSTORMS® Education Robotics Engineering I –
Getting Started Package—$3,829.95
Professional
NX991795 MINDSTORMS® Education Robotics Engineering I – Development
Getting Started Package with Professional Development—$5,629.95 Available.
Ages 8+ See pages 2-3.

A MINDSTORMS® Education Robotics Engineering II – Getting Started Package

$4,269.25 This Getting Started package comes with everything needed to conduct both
value! beginner and advanced MINDSTORMS Education robotics projects in your classroom.
®

The package is designed for 24 students working in pairs and includes:

• 12 LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Base Sets
• LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software 2.1 and Site License
• MINDSTORMS® Education Robotics Engineering I: Introduction to Mobile Robotics
• MINDSTORMS® Education Robotics Engineering II: Guided Research
• MINDSTORMS® Education Poster Pack
NX991288 MINDSTORMS® Education Robotics Engineering II –
Getting Started Package—$4,088.95

NX991796 MINDSTORMS® Education Robotics Engineering II –

Getting Started Package with Professional Development—$5,888.95
Ages 8+

MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Value Packs

Looking for only sets and programming software? These packs are for you! Ages 8+.

MINDSTORMS® Education Value Pack – 2 MINDSTORMS® Education Value Pack – 8

• 2 LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Base Sets • 8 LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Base Sets
• LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software 2.1 • LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software 2.1
(2 single licenses included in pack) and Site License
NX991416—$709.95 Save $9 NX991291—$2,502.95 Save $76

MINDSTORMS® Education Value Pack – 4 MINDSTORMS® Education Value Pack – 10

• 4 LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Base Sets • 10 LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Base Sets
• LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software 2.1 • LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software 2.1
(4 single licenses included in pack) and Site License
NX991292—$1,410.95 Save $28 NX991414—$3,029.95 Save $109

MINDSTORMS® Education Value Pack – 6 MINDSTORMS® Education Value Pack – 12

• 6 LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Base Set • 12 LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Base Sets
• LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software 2.1 • LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software 2.1
and Site License and Site License
NX991415—$1,969.95 Save $49 NX991290—$3,551.95 Save $147
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Robotics
Need More Sensors?
The MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Set usually
comes with a charger for the included rechargeable
battery. If you’ve got enough chargers in your
classroom and prefer to receive an extra sensor
instead, check out these options. Ages 8+.

Comes with NXT Rechargeable DC

Battery and requires a DC Charger.
See page 37 for more details.

MINDSTORMS® Education Sets Plus Color Sensor

Instead of a charger, these special packs include a NXT Color Sensor in
its place. Ages 8+.
NX991825 MINDSTORMS® Education Set Plus Color Sensor—$289.95
NX991818 4-Pack—$1,234.95
NX991819 8-Pack—$2,443.95
NX991820 12-Pack—$3,627.95

MINDSTORMS® Education Sets Plus Light Sensor

Instead of a charger, these special packs include an extra NXT Light
Sensor in its place. Ages 8+.
NX991499 MINDSTORMS® Education Set Plus Light Sensor Pack—$279.95
NX991500 4-Pack—$1,097.95
NX991501 8-Pack—$2,172.95
NX991502 12-Pack—$3,225.95

MINDSTORMS® Education Sets Plus Sound Sensor

Instead of a charger, these special packs include an extra NXT Sound
Sensor in its place. Ages 8+.
NX991503 MINDSTORMS® Education Set Plus Sound Sensor Pack—$279.95
NX991504 4-Pack—$1,097.95
NX991505 8-Pack—$2,172.95
NX991506 12-Pack—$3,225.95

MINDSTORMS® Education Sets Plus Temperature Sensor

Instead of a charger, these special packs include a NXT Temperature
Sensor in its place. Ages 8+.
NX991826 MINDSTORMS® Education Set Plus Temperature Sensor—$294.95
NX991821 4-Pack—$1,254.95
NX991822 8-Pack—$2,482.95
NX991823 12-Pack—$3,685.95

MINDSTORMS® Education Sets Plus Touch Sensor

Instead of a charger, these special packs include an extra NXT Touch
Sensor in its place. Ages 8+.
Charger not
NX991495 MINDSTORMS® Education Set Plus Touch Sensor Pack—$279.95 included.
NX991496 4-Pack—$1,097.95 See page 37.
NX991497 8-Pack—$2,172.95
NX991498 12-Pack—$3,225.95
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 Sensors

Sense the Excitement!

Mechanisms
Science
Explore
Machines
Wheels
Ideas
Robotic s

Vernier Software & Technology has been

an innovator of data-collection technology
for STEM education for more than 30 years,
and its products are used in more than 130
countries. Vernier prides itself on creating
easy-to-use, affordable sensors that help
teachers enhance their STEM education
curriculum, increase learning, and build
students’ critical-thinking skills. Vernier
believes that getting students excited
about science, engineering, and robotics
is fundamental to developing twenty-first-
century skills as well as encouraging students
to become the scientists and engineers of the
future. You can connect more than 30 Vernier
sensors to the NXT, expanding the capability
of your MINDSTORMS® robotic and data-
logging projects to introduce core scientific
topics in biology, physics, environmental
science, and more.

Visit www.vernier.com/nxt for:

Activities using the Vernier Sensor Adapter for
NXT and Vernier Sensors Project summaries,
project descriptions, demo videos, project
downloads (including programming and building
instructions), equipment list, and much more.

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Vernier Sensor Adapter for NXT
Increase the flexibility of your LEGO®

Robotics
MINDSTORMS® Education sets and software
with Vernier sensors! For more than 25 years,
Vernier Software & Technology has produced
world-class data-collection solutions for
teachers, and they have partnered with
LEGO Education to bring their technology
to the NXT system. With this sensor adapter,
any of the 40+ Vernier analog (BTA) sensors can be incorporated
into NXT creations. Vernier sensors can be purchased at www.
vernier.com, and the programming block can be downloaded for
free at www.LEGOeducation.us/vernier. Ages 8+.
NX779799—$39

Visit www.vernier.com/nxt for project ideas, movies, and programs using the
Vernier Sensor Adapter for NXT and Vernier sensors!

S TEM with Vernier and LEGO® S TEM 2 with Vernier and LEGO®
MINDSTORMS® NXT MINDSTORMS® NXT
The STEM with Vernier and LEGO® STEM 2 with Vernier and LEGO®
MINDSTORMS® NXT book covers core topics MINDSTORMS® NXT is the second book of
in Environmental Science; includes 14 lab projects and labs developed in collaboration
activities involved in collecting data with with LEGO Education and Vernier. It has
Vernier pH, Conductivity, Temperature, UV, activities using Vernier’s Dual-Range Force
and Soil Moisture Sensors; and also includes Sensor, Magnetic Field Sensor, Voltage
four design-and-build robotics projects. Probe, and Gas Pressure Sensor to motivate
The Vernier sensors, coupled with the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT upper middle school and high school students to pursue science
Intelligent Brick and Software interface, enable students to do and engineering careers.
traditional science labs in a new way. In addition, the robotics It includes 12 ready-to-use lab activities covering topics in
projects provide an opportunity to learn about construction and physical science and engineering, including mechanics, pressure,
engineering while adding an element of fun to learning. electricity, and magnetism. Also included are eight design-and-
A CD included with the book has editable student handouts build robotics projects challenging students to build and program
in Word format and MINDSTORMS NXT sample programs, movie robots for testing batteries, a “land mine” locator, an automated
clips, and LEGO Digital Designer files with detailed instructions for Cartesian diver, and more.
building and operating the robotics projects. Buy one book and A CD included with the book has editable student handouts
print out activities for your entire class. Spiral-bound, 226 pages. in Word format and MINDSTORMS NXT sample programs, movie
Level: Intermediate clips, and LEGO Digital Designer files with detailed instructions for
NX991540—$35 building and operating the robotics projects. Buy one book and
print activities for your entire class. Spiral-bound, 241 pages.
Level: Intermediate
NX991563—$35

Vernier and MINDSTORMS® Science Bundle Vernier and MINDSTORMS® Science Bundle 2
Everything you need to complete the activities in the
Everything you need to complete the activities in the STEM
STEM with Vernier and LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT book in one
2 with Vernier and LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT book in one
convenient bundle. Includes:
convenient bundle. Includes:
• 2 Vernier Sensor Adapters for NXT
• Vernier Sensor Adapter for NXT
• Pneumatic Parts Pack
• Vernier Voltage Probe
• 2 Vernier Temperature Probes
• Vernier Dual-Range Force Sensor
• Vernier pH Probe
• Vernier Gas Pressure Sensor
• Vernier UVB Sensor
• Vernier Magnetic Field Sensor
• Vernier Conductivity Probe
• Vernier Luer-Lock Connector
• Vernier Soil Moisture Sensor
• Solar Mini Panel (2-5/8" x 3-3/4") (2.0V, 200 mA)
NX991549—$531.95 • Solar Mini Panel with Alligator Clips
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 LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education Books
T he Young Inventor’s Project with P hysics by Design with
LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT NXT MINDSTORMS®
The Young Inventor’s Project is Physics by Design with NXT
an innovative and engaging 30-hour MINDSTORMS® teaches classical
curriculum introducing creative robotics to mechanics through engineering. It covers
students in middle school. Your students motion, forces, fluids, stability, work, and
will use humanities as a foundation for the energy. The topics are approached from
exploration of past, present, and future an engineering perspective, with building
inventions. The curriculum also includes: and designing reinforcing the conceptual
• A four-part teacher’s guide. physics material and vice versa. Most
• Activities correlated to national standards. of the designing and building is done using MINDSTORMS
• Digital resources. equipment: NXT Intelligent Brick, motors, lamp bricks, and
• Reproducible student materials. sensors. However, there are a number of activities that require
Training packages are also available to assist staff in only standard LEGO® bricks. The activities in this book were
program implementation. Spiral-bound, 120 pages. written for LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT Software 2.0.
Level: Beginner-Intermediate Paperback, 333 pages.
NX991457—$49.95 Level: High School
NX991562—$36

D atalogging Activities Educate NXT

for the Busy Teacher Educate NXT is the ultimate NXT
robotics resource for teachers and
This book provides more than 25
students. Teachers will find out how to
different data-logging activities that can
successfully and confidently manage
be easily implemented in class. It utilizes
a robotics program within their school.
the LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT
A wide-ranging series of additional
Software 2.0 to quickly and easily configure
challenges round off an NXT resource
experiments and display the results.
written by teachers, for teachers. Educate
Experiments are provided for the
NXT gives educators control within the
NXT Touch, Sound, Light, Distance, and
robotics classroom yet fosters learning freedom and the buzz
Temperature sensors. Each experiment comes with teacher
of student engagement. Includes graded student worksheets,
notes, sample graphs, and student worksheets. Spiral-bound, 124
extensive teacher sections, and PowerPoints. Paperback/spiral-
pages.
bound, 275 pages.
Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Level: Intermediate
NX991601—$60
NX735870—$45

Physics with Robotics

C lassroom Activities for the The Physics with Robotics book turns
Busy Teacher: NXT practical physics investigations into reality,
inspiring students to create more project
Developed by Dr. Damien Kee, a
ideas for LEGO® MINDSTORMS®. Includes
doctor in robotics with a bachelor’s degree
more than 20 classroom-tested activities
in electrical engineering, Classroom
covering topics such as force and
Activities for the Busy Teacher: NXT
motion, energy, vibrations and waves, and
contains a 10-week set of lesson plans
electricity and magnetism. For teachers
geared toward fifth- through 10th-grade
new to robotics, the following primers
teachers who want to implement
are included: hardware and software
robotics into their classroom. Each
resources, classroom organization and student management,
lesson is centered around one robot and includes a scenario
LEGO building strategies, basic programming, and data-logging
with background information, equipment list, teacher notes,
techniques using sensors.
programming examples, reproducible student worksheets, and
The LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT Base Set and LEGO
extension activities. Spiral-bound, 123 pages.
MINDSTORMS Education NXT Software are recommended. Many
Level: Beginner-Intermediate
activities also support ROBOLAB™ software for use with NXT and
NX991455—$60
RCX Intelligent Bricks. Paperback, 208 pages.
Level: Intermediate
NX991521—$21

Visit us online at www.LEGOeducation.us for more information, books, and teacher resources.
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Robotics
Robotics Activity Mat
This Activity Mat is perfect for advanced line-following
activities, distance measuring, light sensor activities, and much Race Against Time Mat
more! The mat is made out of durable vinyl and measures 4' x 4'. The Race Against Time Mat was originally designed for
NX991644—$60 the Race Against Time Activity Pack, but its uses are limitless.
Create robotics activities and challenges of your own using the
mat’s preprinted lines and arrows. The mat is made of durable
vinyl and measures 4' x 4'.
NX990974—$40

Alien Encounter Terrain Mats Robotics Projects Mat

Originally designed for use with the Alien Encounter Activity Add this mat to your collection of robot activity surfaces.
Pack, these mats can take on many applications in your robotics Though originally designed for use with the Robotics Projects
classroom. Mats are made of high-quality paper with full-color Activity Pack, this mat will come in handy in a variety of robotics
illustrations and provide a great activity surface for a variety of activities. Comes with five mats made of high-quality paper; each
robots. Comes with five mats; each mat measures 35" x 25". mat measures 35" x 25".
NX991126—$13 NX991247—$13
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 LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education Posters

MINDSTORMS® Education Poster Pack

These posters bring the world
of LEGO® Education robotics to the
classrooms, hallways, and labs of your
school. Get all five posters in this one
convenient pack, or buy them individually.
Each poster measures 17" x 23".
NX991840—$20

MINDSTORMS® Education Poster 1

This is the element survey for the
LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT
Base Set, 979797. 17" x 23". MINDSTORMS® Education Poster 2
NX771275—$5 This is the element survey for the
LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education Resource
Set, 979695. 17" x 23".
NX771276—$5

MINDSTORMS® Education Poster 3

This is the element survey for the
TETRIX® Education Base Set, 739143. 17" x 23".
NX771277—$5

MINDSTORMS® Education Poster 4

17" x 23".
NX771278—$5

Visit www.nxtprograms.com for building

MINDSTORMS® Education Poster 5 and programming instructions for the
17" x 23". models featured on the MINDSTORMS
NX771279—$5 posters and other cool models.

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This state-of-the-art programmable
NXT Brick and Accessories 37
intelligent brick serves as the brain for LEGO®

Robotics
Education robots. The brick features four
input ports for taking in data and three output
ports for distributing the data as commanded.
Students transfer their programs from the
PowerSquid 5 Outlet Multiplier
A solution to the all-too-frequent problem of how to
computer to the brick using a USB cable
charge multiple NXT Intelligent Bricks! With a standard
or Bluetooth technology. With on-brick programming and a 32-bit
power strip, there’s no way to fit more than three chargers,
microprocessor, this intelligent brick is ready for anything students
which means you’ve got to find a place to plug in and store
might create! The brick is powered by six AA batteries or the 979693
lots of power strips. With the PowerSquid, you can easily
NXT Rechargeable DC Battery (each sold separately). Ages 8+.
attach five chargers to the flexible outlets. The PowerSquid
NX979841—$144.95 features outlets that can accommodate standard and
transformer plugs, a lighted switch with a 15-amp circuit
breaker, and a four-foot, 14-gauge grounded power cord. It
even has keyhole slots on the back to make wall mounting
a breeze!
NX991316—$19.99

NXT Bluetooth Dongle

The NXT Intelligent Brick can receive
programs two ways – through a Bluetooth
signal or through a USB cable. If you choose to use
Bluetooth but your computer isn’t Bluetooth enabled, then
NXT Connector Cables this small dongle is your answer. Plug it into a USB port on
Use this cable pack to supplement your cable selection. Includes your computer, and you’ll be able to communicate with the
one .2M cable, two .5M cables, and four .35M cables. Ages 8+. NXT Intelligent Brick by using Bluetooth technology. Ages 8+.
NX991781—$10 NX979847—$39.95
NX991534 NXT Extended Connector Cables Set (pkg of 4)—$6.50
Sensor sold separately.
NXT Interactive Servo Motor
This motor uses a servo for precise control NXT Conversion Cable
– within one degree. These intelligent motors With this cable, you can use your legacy RCX sensors
automatically align the speed with which the and motors with the NXT Intelligent Brick! Three of these
robot moves, and each features a built-in cables are also included in the 979797 LEGO® MINDSTORMS®
rotation sensor. Ages 8+. Education NXT Base Set. Ages 8+.
NX979842—$18.95 NX770323 (pkg of 3)—$10

NXT Rechargeable DC Battery As of May 11, 2010, the LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education
Designed for use with the NXT NXT Base Set now comes with the new eco-friendly NXT
Intelligent Brick, this new DC lithium ion Rechargeable DC Battery and DC Charger, which are not
polymer battery with 2100 mAh of power compatible with the AC battery and charger.
is an alternative to AA batteries and
replaces the original AC version of the NXT
Rechargeable Battery. Estimated recharge
time is 4-5 hours. The battery requires the DC Charger (778887, NXT Rechargeable AC Battery
sold separately) and is not compatible with the AC Charger This rechargeable lithium battery is
(979833). One NXT Rechargeable DC Battery and DC Charger are designed for use with the NXT Intelligent
included in the LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Base Set. Brick. The battery features 1400 mAh of
NX979693—$54.95 power and an AC plug for direct power
supply. The battery will charge from 0 to full in a maximum
DC Charger of four hours. Requires the 979833 AC Charger to charge
Recharge your battery! This standard the battery (sold separately). Ages 8+.
10V DC transformer plugs into an AC outlet NX979798—$54.95
to recharge your Rechargeable DC Battery
(979693) for the NXT Intelligent Brick or your
Power Functions Rechargeable Battery Box (778878), sold separately.
AC Charger
Ages 7+. This transformer can be used to
charge the original NXT Rechargeable
NX778887—$24.99
AC Battery (gray battery) used for the
NX991738 4-Pack—$97.95
NXT Intelligent Brick or to power the RCX
NX991739 8-Pack—$193.95 Programmable Brick. Ages 8+.
NX991740 12-Pack—$287.95 NX979833—$23.95
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 Metal
Robotics

As Flexible As Your Imagination!

Engineering
System
Powerful
Building
Design
Competitions
TETRIX® by Pitsco is a great addition
to any high school MINDSTORMS® NXT
robotics classroom. The new metal
building system was designed specifically
to work with the LEGO® Technic building
system through the use of the innovative
Hard Point Connector. TETRIX, combined
with new custom controllers, enables
your students to use the power of the
MINDSTORMS technology to incorporate
and control powerful DC and servo
motors and metal gears. Your students
can now build more versatile and robust
robots designed for more sophisticated
tasks, all while mastering basic wiring,
multi-motor control, and much more.

Visit
www.TETRIXrobotics.com
for information about:
• How to get started.
• Basic builds.
• FTC competitions.
• And much more!

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Robotics
Sets Software Activities
Learning Targets
Engineering Process
• Learn project management and time
management
• Experience iterative testing and
problem-solving strategies
• Explore different types of analysis
• Evaluate design alternatives based on
analysis
• Communicate results through reports
and presentation

Technology
• Advanced NXT programming

Science
• Interpret data readings
• Analyze readings

SAMPLE ACTIVITY
Personal Waiter Objective: Students will learn about torque and gear ratios while
building an automated personal waiter to deliver a canned drink
without shaking or spilling the beverage.

Students will:
• Design and construct a programmable MINDSTORMS® robot with metal elements.
• Experiment with metal gears and DC motors to a build a powerful mechanism.
• Program a robot to react independently based on sensor feedback.
• Utilize encoders and servo motors to precisely control a robotic arm.
• Research, evaluate, and communicate design alternatives.

Extensions:
• Pick up drink and deliver through a maze to a specific destination.
• Have the robot traverse through various substances (dry rice, dry beans, wooden
dowels, etc.) to deliver drink.
• Have the robot traverse through a variety of obstacles to deliver drink.

Harness the power of MINDSTORMS® Education and TETRIX® for

gear-grinding fun with FIRST Tech Challenge! Learn more at usfirst.org.
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Get both the TETRIX® Education Base
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MINDSTORMS® Education Base Set with TETRIX®

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TETRIX® Education Base Set MINDSTORMS® Education Base Set with TETRIX® 4-Pack
• 4 LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Base Sets
The TETRIX® Education Base Set has everything needed
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to build metal TETRIX robots that can be controlled by the
LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT Intelligent Brick. This set includes NX991580—$3,519.95 Save $71
a CD-ROM, developed by Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy,
that introduces users to the TETRIX building system and
MINDSTORMS® Education Base Set with TETRIX® 6-Pack
• 6 LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Base Sets
provides key hardware basics and select programming
• 6 TETRIX® Education Base Sets
fundamentals for first-time users. Also included in the set:
• TETRIX Building System NX991581—$5,253.95 Save $133
• TETRIX Hard Point Connectors
• HiTechnic DC Motor Controller
MINDSTORMS® Education Base Set with TETRIX® 8-Pack
• 8 LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Base Sets
• HiTechnic Servo Controller
• 8 TETRIX® Education Base Sets
• 12V Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack
LEGO MINDSTORMS Education NXT Software 1.1 or higher NX991582—$6,968.95 Save $214
is required to program the NXT. LEGO MINDSTORMS Education
NXT Base Set and Software sold separately. Ages 14+.
MINDSTORMS® Education Base Set with TETRIX® 10-Pack
• 10 LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Base Sets
NX739143—$625.95
• 10 TETRIX® Education Base Sets
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NX991575 6-Pack—$3,662.95 Save $92 MINDSTORMS® Education Base Set with TETRIX® 12-Pack
NX991576 8-Pack—$4,835.95 Save $171 • 12 LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Base Sets
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NX991578 12-Pack—$7,210.95 Save $300 NX991584—$10,344.95 Save $430

Software sold separately!

MINDSTORMS robots with TETRIX can be programmed with the LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Software (page 17),
® ®

National Instruments LabVIEW™ Education Edition (page 43), ROBOTC® (page 29), or Intelligent Control Software (page 47).
 See page 49 for new TETRIX® parts packs! TETRIX® by Pitsco 41

Robotics
TETRIX® Gear Pack
Get all three sizes of the TETRIX® Gears in this one pack.
Includes:
• Four 40-tooth gears
• Two 80-tooth gears
• Two 120-tooth gears
Ages 14+.
TETRIX® Resource Set NX731901—$99.95
Add this resource set to your TETRIX® by Pitsco collection
and build bigger and more complex robots and complete more
challenging engineering projects. This set includes 40 metal
building elements and comes complete with a convenient
storage bin. Ages 14+.
NX731900—$199.95
NX991585 2-Pack—$393.95 Save $5
NX991586 4-Pack—$783.95 Save $15
NX991587 6-Pack—$1,169.95 Save $29
NX991588 8-Pack—$1,551.95 Save $47
NX991589 10-Pack—$1,929.95 Save $69
NX991590 12-Pack—$2,303.95 Save $95

TETRIX® Servo Motor Pack

The TETRIX® Servo Motor Pack has everything you need to
add two 180-degree servos to your robot. And with three different
mounting systems, you can choose to attach them however you
like. Pack includes:
• Single Servo Bracket Pack
• Servo Bracket with Joint Pack
• Double Servo Bracket Pack
• Two 180° Servos with Horn
• Two Servo Extension Packs
• Servo Y Pack
• HiTechnic Servo Controller
Ages 14+.
NX731138—$149.95

TETRIX® DC Motor Pack

The TETRIX® DC Motor Pack has everything you need to
incorporate two more DC motors to your robot. Includes:
• 2 DC Drive Motors
T ETRIX® Hard Point
• 2 Motor Mounts Connectors
• 1 HiTechnic DC Motor Controller The Hard Point Connector
• 2 Motor Leads takes LEGO® MINDSTORMS®
• 1 Motor Shaft Hubs Education to a whole new level by
Ages 14+. allowing LEGO Technic elements to be
NX731137—$149.95 connected to the revolutionary metal building system, TETRIX® by
Pitsco! The connector is key to giving students the ability to build
more robust and real-world robotics creations. Ages 14+.
More parts and packs available on pages 44-53. NX739120 (pkg of 12)—$12

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 Programming
Control

Explore Robotics!
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Technology
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LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education with
LabVIEW™ Value Packs
Bring science, technology, engineering, and math to life
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LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT with these special packs.

LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education with LabVIEW™ 4-Pack

• 4 LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT Base Sets
Professional • LabVIEW™ Education Edition
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 Powered by

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Development
Available.
See pages 2-3.

LabVIEW™ Education Edition with

MINDSTORMS® and TETRIX® Value Packs.
These value packs include everything needed for
your students to behave like real scientists and engineers
while learning graphical programming, problem solving, the
engineering design process, and more.

LabVIEW™, MINDSTORMS®, and TETRIX® 4-Pack

• 4 MINDSTORMS® Education Base Sets with TETRIX®
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• Engineering with LabVIEW™:
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LabVIEW™, MINDSTORMS®, and TETRIX® 6-Pack

• 6 MINDSTORMS® Education Base Sets with TETRIX®
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Engineering with LabVIEW™: High School Robotics Activities LabVIEW™, MINDSTORMS®, and TETRIX® 8-Pack
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NX991594—$7,947.95 Save $334
perfect for any high school engineering, technology, or robotics
class. Delivery of the activities is flexible – all necessary resources
are included to facilitate either a teacher-led or student-centric
LabVIEW™, MINDSTORMS®, and TETRIX® 10-Pack
• 10 MINDSTORMS® Education Base Sets with TETRIX®
delivery method. In addition to a printed teacher guide, separate
• LabVIEW™ Education Edition
teacher and student CD-ROMS are included. The student CD
(10 single licenses included in pack)
features an interactive interface that enables easy access to
• Engineering with LabVIEW™:
printable worksheets and quizzes, instructional videos that walk
High School Robotics Activities
students through programming in LabVIEW Education Edition,
and a toolbox that includes a parts library, glossary, and more. NX991595—$9,764.95 Save $513
The teacher CD includes all of these items plus answer keys
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LabVIEW™, MINDSTORMS®, and TETRIX® 12-Pack
instructions, and digital versions of teacher notes. The activities • 12 MINDSTORMS® Education Base Sets with TETRIX®
provide a minimum of 30 hours of class time and include • LabVIEW™ Education Edition
extension ideas to expand the use of the hardware and software. (12 single licenses included in pack)
Required are LabVIEW Education Edition seats for each student • Engineering with LabVIEW™:
computer and one MINDSTORMS Education Base Set with TETRIX High School Robotics Activities
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NX991729—$299
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Robotics
R OBOTC®: Curriculum
for LEGO®
MINDSTORMS®
Education with TETRIX®
The Robotics
Academy introduces
a feature-rich product
designed to support
teachers and students who use the
TETRIX® building system with the MINDSTORMS®
NXT Intelligent Brick and ROBOTC C-based
programming language.
Professional Lessons are included for LEGO® MINDSTORMS
Development with and without the TETRIX building system. This
Available. enables teachers who use both in their classrooms
See pages 2-3. to offer a variety of projects. The curriculum
includes a combination of programming lessons
for ROBOTC, engineering challenges, helper pages,

ROBOTC® with MINDSTORMS® and TETRIX® Value Packs and more than 300 pages of instructional materials
in a PDF file to support students.
Get your students excited about computer programming, This product is a perfect complement for
electronic-embedded systems, engineering design, mathematics, and educators, students, and mentors who want to
much more with MINDSTORMS®, TETRIX® by Pitsco, and ROBOTC®. take their robotics aptitude to another level. It
is especially useful to FTC teams because it
ROBOTC®, MINDSTORMS®, and TETRIX® 4-Pack combines the robust power and flexibility of
• 4 MINDSTORMS® Education Base Sets with TETRIX® ROBOTC with the dynamic possibilities of TETRIX
• ROBOTC® Software (4 single licenses included in pack) with MINDSTORMS.
• ROBOTC®: Curriculum for LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NX991542—$395.95
with TETRIX®
NX991649—$4,221.95 Save $85

ROBOTC®, MINDSTORMS®, and TETRIX® 6-Pack

• 6 MINDSTORMS® Education Base Sets with TETRIX® R OBOTC® Programming for LEGO® MINDSTORMS®
• ROBOTC® Software and 24-Seat License and TETRIX® Online Training
• ROBOTC®: Curriculum for LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education Online instruction for teachers, coaches, and FTC
with TETRIX® mentors!
NX991667—$6,029.95 Save $153 The TETRIX® metal building system adds powerful
and exciting functionality to LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT
ROBOTC®, MINDSTORMS®, and TETRIX® 8-Pack robots, but getting started can be quite a challenge.
• 8 MINDSTORMS® Education Base Sets with TETRIX® Taught by the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy’s
• ROBOTC® Software and 24-Seat License education staff, this six-week Web-based course is
• ROBOTC®: Curriculum for LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education designed to support teachers and FTC mentors as they
with TETRIX® learn how to program using ROBOTC with TETRIX robots
NX991650—$7,740.95 Save $238 powered by the MINDSTORMS NXT Intelligent Brick. In
addition, attendees will experience firsthand how robotic
ROBOTC®, MINDSTORMS®, and TETRIX® 10-Pack activities can be used to teach science, technology,
• 10 MINDSTORMS® Education Base Sets with TETRIX® engineering, and mathematics. The course features online
• ROBOTC® Software and 24-Seat License access to archived courses and supplemental lessons
• ROBOTC®: Curriculum for LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education from other Robotics Academy content, a copy of ROBOTC
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Developed and taught by Carnegie Mellon Robotics
ROBOTC®, MINDSTORMS®, and TETRIX® 12-Pack Academy, which teaches hundreds of robotics teachers
every year and has experience with students of all
• 12 MINDSTORMS® Education Base Sets with TETRIX®
ages. Schedule of classes is posted online at www.
• ROBOTC® Software and 24-Seat License
LEGOeducation.us/onlineschedule. Class content is
• ROBOTC®: Curriculum for LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education
subject to revision.
with TETRIX®
NX991648—$499
NX991651—$11,108.95 Save $462

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 Research

Explore Robotics!
Support
Outreach
Engineering
Workshops
The Center for Engineering Education and
Outreach (CEEO) at Tufts University has been
a leader in supporting efforts to integrate
engineering into K-12 education for more than 10 years.
Informed by educational research, the CEEO’s outreach
programs and educational technology developments
utilize the engineering design process to improve
students’ excitement for learning in all subjects. The
CEEO’s graduate students, staff, and faculty analyze
real classroom data, develop hands-on activity units,
and design effective educational tools all in an effort
to achieve the goal of improving education through
engineering. Examples of the CEEO’s educational
products specific to LEGO® robotics include ROBOLAB™,
LabVIEW™ Education Edition, and Intelligent Control
Software and Activity Pack.

Get Started with Engineering Education

The CEEO has multiple resources for educators to get
started engaging in engineering education in their
classrooms.
• LEGOengineering.com – This Web site is a premier
resource for activities, online events, and support
for educators using LEGO® Education Robotics
products, including NXT-G, LVEE, ROBOLAB™, and
the WeDo™ Software.
• LEGO Engineering Conferences – One-day hands-
on networking event for teachers who use or plan to
use LEGO MINDSTORMS® Education technologies to
teach math and/or science in their classrooms.
• MAT in Engineering Education – Starting in fall 2011,
the Tufts Department of Education, in cooperation
with the CEEO, will be offering a Master of Arts
in Teaching in Engineering Education. For more
information, visit ceeo.tufts.edu/engineeringeducation.
• CEEO Research Report – The CEEO Research
Report is a biannual report that summarizes the
Center’s research findings for educators. Sign up for
the report at ceeo.tufts.edu/researchreport.
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Robotics
on Page 37.

Intelligent Control Software

The Intelligent Control Software is a stand-alone application that enables students to
remotely control a LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXT robot or a TETRIX® robot powered by the NXT
Intelligent Brick. The application enables students to gather real-time sensor data through a
graphical display on a computer, providing information about the robot’s remote environment.
Students can use a Logitech joystick controller with USB connection to the computer and
uniquely assign joystick button functionality to control a TETRIX robot powered by the NXT
Intelligent Brick. The application is capable of controlling the TETRIX DC motors and NXT
motors, as well as reading values of the light, sound, and ultrasonic sensors. With all motor
control and sensor readings performed over Bluetooth, this application enables students to
have their robot explore an environment unseen from the base computer, thus simulating a
real-world, remote-controlled robot mission! Requires Bluetooth connectivity. This software is
Mac OS X, Windows XP, and Vista compatible.
NX739151—$49.95
Logitech Gaming Controller
Use this USB game controller
to create a remote control system
Intelligent Control Software and Site License for your TETRIX® robot.
The site license allows for the installation of the software on all computers at a single NX739115—$29.95
school or institution.
NX739152—$199.95

Intelligent Control
Activity Pack
The Intelligent Control
Activity Pack was designed
around a robot built with the
LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education
Set and TETRIX® metal building
system in order to provide
students with the confidence to
quickly and easily control more
complex robots. When used with
the Intelligent Control Software,
the Intelligent Control Activity
Pack will engage your students
by having them navigate their
robot through various obstacle courses on a mat by making
sense of the live sensor readings updating via Bluetooth on the
graph computer display. The activity pack comes in a three-
ring binder and includes four activities that provide a scaffold Intelligent Control Pack
for students to familiarize themselves with joystick remote- Your class will be interpreting live sensor readings in no
controlled navigation of a robot, as well as understand a physical time with the Intelligent Control Pack. This pack is also a perfect
environment through only light and ultrasound sensor data. way to incorporate your FIRST Tech Challenge set into the
Each activity requires 15 minutes of teacher preparation time classroom. Computers with Bluetooth capability, the TETRIX®
and one to two hours of implementation and offers open-ended and MINDSTORMS® Education Starter Set, and Intelligent Control
extensions, enabling students to push the limits of both the Software are required and sold separately. Includes:
robot and software application. A CD-ROM with a PDF of all the • Intelligent Control Software and Site License
activities and worksheets is included. Computers with Bluetooth • Intelligent Control Activity Pack
capability, the TETRIX® and MINDSTORMS® Education Starter Set, • 4' x 8' Activity Mat
and Intelligent Control Software are all required for the activity • 4 Logitech Gaming Controllers
pack and sold separately. NX739155—$499.95
NX739153—$139.95 NX739156 Intelligent Control Pack w/o Joysticks—$379.95
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 HiTechnic DC Motor Controller
The HiTechnic DC Motor Controller
for TETRIX® connects to an NXT
Intelligent Brick sensor port and will
enable you to control powerful DC gear
motors for use with TETRIX robots. The
controller has two H-bridge outputs to
control the speed and direction of two
DC gear motors and is designed to
connect to the TETRIX hole pattern. A
four-motor robot can also be built by
paralleling two motors to one channel.
A total of four DC Motor Controllers
for TETRIX and/or Servo Controllers for
TETRIX can be daisy-chained to provide
additional motor and/or servo outputs on
each port. Ages 14+.
NX991444—$79.95
TETRIX® Motor Encoder Pack
When installed on the TETRIX® DC
Drive Motor, the TETRIX Motor Encoder
HiTechnic Sensor Multiplexer Pack, along with the HiTechnic DC Motor
The HiTechnic Sensor Multiplexer Controller interface, enables your robot to
allows up to four sensors to be connected move a fixed distance, rotate to a specific
to one NXT Intelligent Brick sensor port. position, move at a constant speed,
Use any combination of LEGO® and reset encoders, and read coders using
HiTechnic sensors to expand your robot’s the LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education
sensor capabilities. Connect more than NXT Software. The pack includes one
Motor Shaft Encoder, one Shaft Encoder
HiTechnic Servo Controller
one HiTechnic Sensor Multiplexer for The HiTechnic Servo Motor Controller
more connectivity. Programming support Cable, an improved encoder mount, and
for TETRIX® connects to an NXT Intelligent
for LabVIEW™ Education Edition and assembly instructions. Also compatible
Brick sensor port and will enable you to
ROBOTC®. Ages 8+. with LabVIEW™ and ROBOTC®. Ages 14+.
control up to six R/C-type servo motors
NX991560—$57.95 NX738000—$79.95
for use with TETRIX robots, enabling you
to add proportional positioning to your
Shaft Encoder Cables robotic creations. A total of four DC Motor
For connecting the Motor Shaft Controllers and/or Servo Controllers for
Encoder to the HiTechnic DC Motor TETRIX can be daisy-chained to provide
Controller. Ages 14+. additional motor and/or servo outputs on
NX739135 (pkg of 2)—$34.95 each port. Ages 14+.
NX991445—$79.95

HiTechnic Touch Sensor Multiplexer

The HiTechnic Touch Sensor
Multiplexer enables you to connect up to
four NXT Touch Sensors to a single NXT NiMH Battery Pack Charger
Intelligent Brick sensor port. The LEGO® Use this charger to charge our 12V
MINDSTORMS® Education Software can Battery Pack (739057). This NiMH Charger
read the state of each different touch auto-detects battery pack voltage, sets 12V Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack
sensor or the state of all of them with a up proper charging voltage, and cuts off Use this 10-cell, 12-volt, 3,000
single read command. The Touch Sensor power automatically by negative delta mAh, NiMH pack with built-in 20-amp
Multiplexer Block is available for free V IC when battery pack is fully charged, replaceable fuse for safety to power the
download at www.LEGOeducation.us/ protecting the battery from over current, HiTechnic DC Motor and Servo Controllers.
hitechnic. Ages 8+. short circuit, and reverse polarity. Ages 14+. Ages 14+.
NX991446—$28.99 NX739059—$34.95 NX739057—$49.95
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Robotics
TETRIX® Tank Tread Kit
Tank treads distribute weight more evenly than wheels,
giving robots the traction needed to cover rough terrain or
unstable ground such as sand. They can also be used to create
conveyor belts. This kit provides everything needed to create
robots with up to 6.5 feet of tank tread. TETRIX® chain links are
made of highly-durable Delrin® and snap together and apart with
ease.
This high-value kit includes not only the tank tread parts, but
also all of the extra TETRIX parts required to attach the treads
to a robot, requiring no additional parts from the TETRIX Base
Set. Includes the following TETRIX components: 200 Tank Tread
Chain Links, six Tank Tread Idler Wheels, four 32 mm Channels,
two Tank Tread Sprockets, 24 Bronze Bushings, twelve 1/8" Axle
Spacers, 12 Axle Set Collars, and six 100 mm Axles. Ages 14+.
NX736468—$99.95

TETRIX® Tank Tread Sprocket Pack

These sprockets are the drive system
for tank treads. They can be attached to
TETRIX® DC motors, motor hubs, and servos.
Each sprocket has 20 teeth. Ages 14+.
NX736461 (pkg of 2)—$10.95

TETRIX® Tank Tread Idler Wheel Pack

Providing rolling support for tank
treads, these idler wheels can be used
with standard TETRIX® parts. Ages 14+. TETRIX® Tank Tread Accessory Pack
NX736462 (pkg of 2)—$12.95 Includes 24 Tread Conveyor
Paddles and 50 Tread Rubber Inserts.
Ages 14+.
NX739250—$34.95

TETRIX® Tank Tread Chain Link Pack

When you need longer tank treads, this pack will provide the
extra length with the same snap-together TETRIX® chain links as
in the Tank Tread Kit. Package of 100 chain links creates up to
3.25 feet of tread. Ages 14+.
NX736460 (pkg of 100)—$29.95

TETRIX® Conveyor Paddles Pack

Nylon paddles feature T-shaped ends that slide into the
TETRIX® Conveyor Rubber Inserts Pack TETRIX® Tank Tread Chain Links to create conveyor-type
Get extra grip with these rubber inserts – their T-shaped mechanisms. With the TETRIX hole pattern, you can build scoops,
ends slide into the TETRIX® Tank Tread Chain Links for a secure levers, and other devices right on the paddles using standard
fit. Ages 14+. TETRIX parts. Each paddle is 50 mm x 40 mm. Ages 14+.
NX736464 (pkg of 50)—$19.95 NX736463—$19.95
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information, visit
TETRIXrobotics.com.

TETRIX® Flat Bars

These structural pieces are 288 mm long and made of
heavy-duty aluminum. Can be cut to custom lengths with a
metal-cutting blade. Ages 14+.
NX739070 (pkg of 2)—$10.95

TETRIX® Channels
Heavy-duty aluminum channel pieces are the structural
base for building with the TETRIX® building system. Comes in five
different lengths for flexible building – also, pieces can be cut to
custom lengths with a metal-cutting blade. Ages 14+.
NX739065 32 mm (pkg of 2)—$11.95 TETRIX® Flat Brackets
NX739066 96 mm (pkg of 2)—$13.95 Perfect for connecting structural elements or for creating a
NX739067 160 mm (pkg of 2)—$17.95 servo leverage arm. Made of heavy-duty aluminum. Ages 14+.
NX739068 288 mm (pkg of 2)—$29.95 NX739061 (pkg of 2)—$6.95
NX739069 416 mm—$19.95

TETRIX® L Brackets
Brackets with 90° angles connect
structural elements. Made of heavy-duty
aluminum. Ages 14+.
NX739062 (pkg of 2)—$5.95

TETRIX® Tubes
Light and strong, the TETRIX® Tubes can be used as long
extensions. Made of heavy-duty aluminum, they come in three
different sizes but can also be cut to custom lengths with a
metal-cutting blade. Ages 14+.
TETRIX® Flat Building Plates
Flat Building Plates are 64 mm x
NX739074 80 mm (pkg of 2)—$3.95
192 mm and made of heavy-duty aluminum.
NX739075 145 mm (pkg of 2)—$6.95
Can be cut to custom lengths with a metal-
NX739076 220 mm (pkg of 2)—$9.95 cutting blade. Ages 14+.
NX739073 (pkg of 2)—$14.95
TETRIX® Tube Plug Pack
Insert these precision-machined aluminum TETRIX® Tube
Plugs into the end of TETRIX Tubes for reinforcement when
applying a TETRIX Tube Clamp. Ages 14+. TETRIX® Single-Servo Motor Brackets
NX739193 (pkg of 2)—$2.95 Heavy-duty aluminum brackets each
hold one servo in place. Ages 14+.
NX739060 (pkg of 2)—$10.95

TETRIX® Dual-Servo Motor Bracket

TETRIX® Angles When you need double the power,
Structural pieces feature 90° angles and heavy-duty this bracket does the trick. Use it to
aluminum construction. Can be cut to custom lengths with a attach two motors side by side. Made
metal-cutting blade. Ages 14+. of heavy-duty aluminum. Ages 14+.
NX739072 144 mm (pkg of 2)—$12.95 NX739064—$8.95
NX739071 288 mm (pkg of 2)—$15.95
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bearing. Made of heavy-duty
aluminum. Ages 14+.
NX739063 (pkg of 2)—$11.95

TETRIX® Gears
TETRIX® Gears are a step above kits and systems with
plastic gears – these are made of heavy-duty aluminum and
really stand up to wear and tear. Three sizes available. Ages 14+.
TETRIX® Axles NX739028 40 tooth (pkg of 2)—$24.95
Attach wheels and gears with these precision-ground axles. NX739086 80 tooth—$19.95
Ages 14+.
NX739085 120 tooth—$29.95
NX739088 (100 mm) (pkg of 6)—$17.95
NX735871 (250 mm) (pkg of 3)—$17.95
TETRIX® Gear Pack
Get all three sizes of the TETRIX® Gears in this one pack.
Includes:
• Four 40-tooth gears
• Two 80-tooth gears
• Two 120-tooth gears
Ages 14+.
NX731901—$99.95
TETRIX® Gear Hub Spacers
Provides adequate spacing between wheels and gears.
Includes four cap screws for each spacer. Ages 14+.
NX739090 (pkg of 2)—$7.95
TETRIX® Wheel
Add some mobility to your
TETRIX® Axle Hubs TETRIX® robot with these wheels
that come in two sizes. Ages 14+.
Used to attach gears and wheels to axles and
axles to structural elements. Features heavy-duty NX739025 (3")—$19.95
aluminum construction. Ages 14+. NX739055 (4")—$24.95
NX739172 (pkg of 2)—$7.95

TETRIX® Motor Shaft Hubs

Attach wheels and gears to motor shafts with
these hubs. Each hub comes with a screw and is
made of heavy-duty aluminum. Ages 14+.
NX739079 (pkg of 2)—$7.95
TETRIX® Omni Wheels
With the use of 10 rollers, these wheels have the ability to
TETRIX® Axle Set Collars drive forward and laterally. Ages 14+.
Axle Set Collars lock a rotating axle to secure the
NX731132 TETRIX® 3" Omni Wheels (pkg of 2)—$29.95
horizontal alignment. Ages 14+.
NX736466 TETRIX® 4" Omni Wheels (pkg of 2)—$34.95
NX739092 (pkg of 6)—$3.95

TETRIX® Tube Clamps

TETRIX® Bronze Bushings Used to bolt TETRIX® Tubes to structural
elements, these Tube Clamps feature heavy-duty
Bronze axle bushings are greased to reduce friction.
aluminum construction. Ages 14+.
Ages 14+.
NX739077 (pkg of 2)—$7.95
NX739091 (pkg of 12)—$15.95

TETRIX® Axle Spacers

These spacers are handy when you need a little space TETRIX® Stand-Off Posts
between wheels, gears, and other elements on axles. Ages 14+. Hex stand-off posts; female/female, 6-32. Ages 14+.
NX739100 1/8" (pkg of 12)—$1.95 NX739102 1" (pkg of 12)—$3.95
NX739101 3/8" (pkg of 6)—$.95 NX739103 2" (pkg of 12)—$8.95

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Socket Head Cap Screws
These 6-32 Socket Head Cap Battery Holder
Screws connect your robot design. Holds eight AA batteries. Ages 14+.
Requires hex keys, sold separately, to NX739136—$3.95
tighten and loosen the screws. Ages 14+.
NX739195 1-1/2" (pkg of 20)—$7.95
NX739194 1-1/4" (pkg of 20)—$8.95
NX739097 1/2" (pkg of 100)—$10.95
NX739098 5/16" (pkg of 100)—$11.95

Button Head Cap Screws

These 6-32 screws feature a low-profile head –
great for areas where moving parts are close to the
screw heads. Requires hex keys, sold separately, to
tighten and loosen the screws. Ages 14+. Motor Power Cable
NX739111 3/8" (pkg of 50)—$8.95 For use with the DC Drive Motor. Ages 14+.
NX731903—$1.95
Kep Nuts NX736465 TETRIX® Thermal-Protected
Kep Nuts feature a star washer that locks down on the DC Motor Power Cable—$12.95
heavy-duty aluminum structural elements for added strength to
any TETRIX® robot design. Ages 14+.
NX739094 (pkg of 100)—$2.95 180° Servo
Standard rotational range is 90
Pivot Bearing degrees, but this servo can be operated
to 180 degrees with controllers capable
Replacement pivot bearing for the of generating a pulse range from 600
Servo Joint Pivot Bracket. Ages 14+. usec to 2400 usec. Ages 14+.
NX739093—$2.95 NX739080—$24.95
Motor Mount
Attaches the DC
Drive Motor to your robot.
Includes the Motor Mount,
two kep nuts, and two cap T ETRIX® Continuous
screws. Ages 14+.
NX739089—$19.95
Rotation Servo
Featuring fully
proportional forward and reverse
TETRIX® DC Drive Motor speed control, this servo enables precise
12-volt DC motor features 152 rpm movements of robot designs. Unlike other
and 300 oz-in. of torque. Ages 14+. servos that have a limited range of motion, this servo rotates
NX739083—$29.95 continuously in either direction – as needed for wheels. This
high-quality servo is designed with a wide neutral dead band
Servo Y Connector to eliminate the “creep” that occurs in many other continuous
For connecting two servos rotation servos. Dual ball bearings on the output shaft ensure
to one channel. Ages 14+. long-lasting performance. Note: This servo does not have
NX739082—$2.95 position feedback. Ages 14+.
NX739177—$26.95
Servo Extension
Give your servo a little HiTec Servo Horn
more room to roam with Forget those plastic servo horns! This
this extension. Ages 14+. heavy-duty aluminum servo horn lends extra
NX739081—$1.95 strength to your servo applications. Ages 14+.
NX739020—$5.95
On/Off Switch
Controls the power from the battery pack. Ages 14+.
NX739129—$6.95

Switch Mounting Bracket

The Switch Mounting Bracket is made of black
acrylic and enables the On/Off Switch to be easily Zip Tie Pack
mounted onto TETRIX® components. Ages 14+. 11" flexible nylon cable ties. Ages 14+.
NX739176—$2.95 NX731902 (pkg of 12)—$2.95

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TETRIX® 32-Tooth Sprockets
Show your power with TETRIX® sprockets made from heavy- TETRIX® Chain with Links
duty aluminum for maximum performance under heavy loads. TETRIX® Chain with Links is made to work with all ratios of
TETRIX 32-Tooth Sprockets are designed to work with the 0.250" TETRIX sprockets. The chain pack includes five feet of 0.250"
TETRIX steel chain. Ages 14+. steel chain and four master connecting links. TETRIX chain can
NX739171 (pkg of 2)—$34.95 easily be cut to custom lengths using the Chain Breaker Tool,
sold separately. Ages 14+.
NX739173—$14.95

TETRIX® 24-Tooth Sprockets

Show your power with TETRIX® sprockets made from heavy-
duty aluminum for maximum performance under heavy loads.
TETRIX 24-Tooth Sprockets are designed to work with the 0.250"
TETRIX steel chain. Ages 14+.
NX739169 (pkg of 2)—$24.95 TETRIX® Sprockets and Chain Pack
Get all of the TETRIX® Sprockets and Chain with Links in
one package. Made from heavy-duty aluminum for maximum
performance under heavy loads, TETRIX chain is a 0.250" steel
chain packaged in five-foot lengths and includes four master
links. Ages 14+.
NX739174 (pkg of 2)—$79.95

TETRIX® 16-Tooth Sprockets

Show your power with TETRIX® sprockets made from heavy-
duty aluminum for maximum performance under heavy loads.
TETRIX 16-Tooth Sprockets are designed to work with the 0.250"
Balldriver Hex Keys
These hex keys feature the ProHold tip to make screwing
TETRIX steel chain. Ages 14+.
and unscrewing faster and easier – even when the screw is at
NX739165—$18.95 an awkward angle. Made of high-torque steel. Comes in the
following inch sizes: .050, 1/16, 5/64, 3/32, 7/64, 1/8, 9/64, and 5/32.
Ages 14+.
Chain Breaker Tool NX735859—$11.95
With the Chain Breaker, quickly
and easily change the length of the
0.250" TETRIX® Chain with Links.
Simply measure the length you need
for your application, position the
chain in the breaker block, and turn
the side-mounted screw to remove
a chain-linking pin. A connecting link
(included in the TETRIX Chain with
Links pack) is used to reconnect the
chain. This unit is a must if you are
planning on changing lengths often.
Ages 14+.
NX739217—$16.95

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 Brutus Specs
• Axes: 6
• Base: 6" height x 12" diameter
• Base rotation: 90°
• Max horizontal reach: 25"
• Max vertical reach: 35"
• Max gripper width: 3"

Brutus Robotic Arm

An industrial-strength robotic arm that executes
commands with delicate precision yet is rugged enough
to withstand years of student use. A simple Windows
computer program (included) enables a PC to control
Brutus. The teach pendant feature will remember
movements and repeat an entire sequence automatically at
your command.
Brutus’ unique “even-grip” pincers grasp objects up to
3" wide without pushing them away. Rugged aluminum and
ABS plastic make up Brutus’ base and arm components.
Powerful motors and servos drive the arm via a system
of cogged belts and pulleys. You’ll find no wimpy, easily
stripped plastic gears on this brute! Shipped completely
assembled and includes WIN 2000/XP-compatible software
and all computer interface hardware and connections.
Requires one available serial port.
Level: Middle School-High School
NX754533—$3,495

Rooster R/C Robot

This radio-controlled robot is really something to crow
about! It’s a highly mobile and maneuverable device for
manipulating and transporting objects.
The Rooster is the tool for giving students a dynamic,
hands-on robotic experience! Rugged construction ensures
that the Rooster will withstand continuous student use.
Includes a radio transmitter, integrated rechargeable
battery pack, charger, detailed instructions, and exciting
robotic activities. Robot base dimensions: 8" wide and 7-1/2"
long. Maximum gripper height is 9".
Level: Middle School-High School
NX717273—$795

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A
$415.20
value!
T-Bot II – Getting Started Package
Combine lessons in teamwork, robotics, hydraulics, and simple machines with
this convenient package. It brings together everything needed for your classroom
of 20 to 40 students working in teams of two or four to get a grip on the hydraulic
robot arm activity.
Students work together to build the robotic arm and then develop some serious
teamwork to operate its hydraulic controls.
The T-Bot II – GS Package includes the following products:
• T-Bot II Hydraulic Arm 10-Pack
T-Bot II Teacher’s Guide
• T-Bot II Video (DVD) Pitsco’s T-Bot II hydraulic robot
• HD Bond II arm delights students, and this guide
will delight teachers. The T-Bot II
NX734111 T-Bot II – Getting Started Package—$370
guide overflows with lessons covering
Middle School-High School
the Cartesian coordinate system,
simple machines, basic programming,
mechanical advantage, electromagnetism,
teamwork, and more! Paperback/spiral-
bound, 105 pages.
T-Bot II Hydraulic Arm Level: Middle School-High School
The T-Bot II is a great project for NX759727—$24.95
illustrating hydraulic power and
mechanics. See how syringes, tubes,
and water work together to power T-Bot II Video
the parts of this robotic arm. The Pitsco
Each control moves one of T-Bot II is a
the T-Bot II’s axes. The four great project for
controls can be used one demonstrating
at a time or all at once by a hydraulic power,
team of students – they can try simple machines,
basic maneuvers or moving objects and basic robotics.
as a team-building exercise! But building the
The T-Bot II can be used for a range of ages and laser-cut kit is
educational concepts – from showing third graders how to work a detailed procedure; this video will
together to helping college students explore load and effort forces. smooth the path for your students to
Pack includes enough material to build 10 T-Bot IIs. succeed in building their T-Bot II.
Level: Middle School-High School Along with easing the building
NX734110—$39.95 process, the program explains some of
NX734245 10-Pack—$379.50 the science and mechanics of this fun
class project. Closed-captioned. Time:
38 minutes.
Level: Middle School-High School
NX734122 DVD—$24.95

6 CC Syringe for Hydraulics

Syringes are an excellent way to
incorporate hydraulic or pneumatic Assorted Food Coloring
power into your machine! Connected with Add food coloring to water in the
tubing, syringes can activate arms, levers, T-Bot II to help you see which syringe
grippers, and more. By combining large powers which part of the robot arm. Pack
and small syringes in the same system, includes one of each: red, yellow, blue, Flexible Tubing
you gain mechanical advantage. and green – each in a .25-ounce dropper Transmits energy from one syringe to
NX750973—$.50 bottle. another. 1/8" inside diameter.
10 or more—$.45 each NX756736—$4.25 NX750972—$12
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 Machines
Mechanisms

Motorize Your Classroom!

Science
Wheels
Gears
Friction
Measure
Predict
Machines and
Mechanisms
Simple and Motorized Mechanisms
solutions from LEGO® Education
introduce students to simple machine
concepts that better help them
understand the mechanical aspects of
building robots. With these sets, students
master the LEGO Technic building
system as they design, build, and test
simple and motorized machines. The
Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Base
Set is the core building set for cross-
curricular activity packs and add-on sets
that allow students to explore firsthand
design, science, technology, engineering,
math, pneumatics, renewable energy,
and much more.

Inspire your students to build and

explore the future!
Let’s Create Tomorrow!

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Mechanisms
Sets Activities
Learning Targets
Science
• Communicate changes in movements of objects resulting from action
• Observe, predict, and record
• Learn about gravity, friction, and air resistance
• Measure forces and identify their decisions

Technology
• Recognize characteristics of familiar things
• Find out how mechanisms can be used to move things
• Learn about mechanical and pneumatic control systems

Creative Development
• Explore ideas
• Design and make things for different purposes

Mathematics
• Learn about shape and space through practical activities
• Problem solving, reasoning
• Fractions, percentages, and number operations

SAMPLE ACTIVITY
Tower Crane Objective: Students will build a model Tower Crane and investigate
how its function is influenced by changes to the pulley systems.

Students will:
• Experiment and measure the effect of force on an object.
• Construct simple machines.
• Describe and explain parts of a structure and the effects of
loads.
• Select and apply techniques and tools to accurately
measure length with appropriate levels of precision.

Extensions:
• Investigate how the tower can be redesigned to lift objects
higher and then design a test based on findings.
• Investigate how the tower can lift heavier loads and then
design a test based on your findings.
• Investigate how the tower can lift loads faster and then
design a test based on your findings.
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Professional
102 Development
Available.
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Early Simple Machines Set III
With this updated version of the Early Simple Machines
Set, young students build fun and simple models like a seesaw,
rolling vehicle, spinning top, raft, and many more. By playing with
and manipulating the models, they experience pulleys, levers,
gears, and wheels and axles, while exploring energy, buoyancy,
and balance. The set is designed for use by teams of two or
three children. It includes full-color activity cards with pictorial
instructions for eight models; a plastic punch-out sheet with
eyes, sails, scales, and wings; and a plastic bin for
easy cleanup and storage. Use with the Early Simple A
Machines III Teacher’s Guide. Ages 5+. $1,434.95
NX779656—$116.95
value!
Early Simple Machines – Getting Started Package
This Getting Started package contains enough materials
for 24 students working in pairs to explore pulleys, levers, gears,
wheels and axles, and much more! The package includes:
• 12 Early Simple Machines Set III
• Early Simple Machines III Activity Pack
NX991429 Early Simple Machines –
Getting Started Package—$1,365.95

NX991799 Early Simple Machines –

Getting Started Package with Professional
Development—$3,165.95
Ages 5+

E arly Simple Machines III

Activity Pack
Designed for the 779656
Early Simple Machines Set III, 107
this activity pack includes eight Early Structures Set
engaging 45-minute lessons, each Students learn basic structures concepts with hands-on
with extension activities of up to 20 exploration! Concepts include balance within structures, ways of
minutes, and four additional open- building structures, and stability. By building a variety of models,
ended problem-solving activities. children can determine what is the best shape for the job. It’s
The activities are designed to ideal for developing design and problem-solving skills. The set
enable students to explore, is designed for use by teams of two to three children. In addition
investigate, and solve tasks related to mechanical principles, as to the elements, it includes teacher notes with support for 16
well as learn about energy, balance, buoyancy, and much more. activities, 14 investigation and problem-solving cards, and an
Ages 5+. inventory list. Ages 5+.
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Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Base Set
As students progress from LEGO® Education WeDo™ Robotics to LEGO
MINDSTORMS®, the Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Set is a great bridge that
helps students learn more advanced mechanical concepts while mastering the
LEGO Technic building system. With this core brick set, students will build and
explore machines and mechanisms, investigate motorized machines, calibrate
and capture wind, and study gearing mechanisms, all of which are essential
concepts important when building a robot. The set contains 396 LEGO Technic
elements and full-color building instruction booklets for 10 principle models and
18 main models, all in a sturdy storage bin that includes a sorting tray. Combine
the Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Set with curricular-relevant activity packs
and the Pneumatics and Energy Add-On Sets to carry out a broad range of
activities within design technology, science, mathematics, and renewable energy.
Ages 8+.
NX779686—$136.95
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NX991518 4-Pack—$536.95 Save $10
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NX991759 12-Pack—$1,577.95 Save $65
Started
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Introducing Simple and A dvancing with Simple and

Motorized Mechanisms Activity Pack Motorized Mechanisms Activity Pack
When used with the Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Base Set, After students have mastered the basics of simple
this activity pack gives students a fundamental understanding of simple machines, structures, and mechanisms, they are ready to
machines, structures, and mechanisms. Students will investigate the advance with this activity pack. The activity pack comes
principles of simple machines, mechanisms, and structures; experiment in a three-ring binder and provides 20 lessons featuring
with balanced and unbalanced forces and friction; measure distance, 38 principle model activities; four main activities, including
time, speed, and weight; and much more. The activity pack comes extension activities; and eight problem-solving activities
in a three-ring binder and provides 30 lessons featuring 37 principle designed to give students a more in-depth understanding
model activities; 14 main activities, each with extension activities; and of simple machines, mechanisms, structures, and
six problem-solving activities. Also included is a CD-ROM with teacher’s mechanical advantage. Also included is a CD-ROM with
notes, student worksheets, and glossary. Ages 8+. teacher’s notes, student worksheets, and glossary. Ages 8+.
NX209686—$119.95 NX209687—$65.95
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A A
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$1,763.35 Development $1,685.35 Development
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value! Available.
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Introducing Simple and Motorized Mechanisms – A dvancing with Simple and Motorized Mechanisms –
Getting Started Package Getting Started Package
This Getting Started package comes with everything needed This Getting Started package has everything for a classroom
to introduce your students to simple and motorized mechanisms. of 24 students working in pairs to explore simple and motorized
Designed for 24 students working in pairs, this package includes: machines in depth. This package includes:
• 12 Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Base Sets • 12 Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Base Sets
• Introducing Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Activity Pack • Advancing with Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Activity
NX991516 Introducing Simple and Motorized Mechanisms – Pack
Getting Started Package—$1,690.95 NX991517 Advancing with Simple and Motorized Mechanisms –
Getting Started Package—$1,639.95
NX991793 Introducing Simple and Motorized Mechanisms –
Getting Started Package NX991794 Advancing with Simple and Motorized
with Professional Development—$3,490.95 Mechanisms – Getting Started Package with Professional
Ages 8+ Development—$3,439.95
Ages 8+

Science and Math for Technology

Knowing where to get the information you need is half the battle in problem
solving. But, when you need to apply a physical science concept or solve a
technology problem, where do you begin? With Science and Math for Technology,
that’s where! An indispensable book for students and teachers, Science and
Math for Technology organizes information by topic – 12 of them in all, including
electricity, motion, power transmission, liquid, gases, and biotechnology – and
includes an extensive cross-referenced index, so beginning and advanced
students can find the information they need in a hurry. Science concepts and
math formulas are explained in easy-to-understand text that is complemented by
photographs and unusually descriptive drawings and cartoons.
Whether it is used by an elementary student learning how to conduct
research or an advanced student brushing up on a hazy concept, Science and
Math for Technology is essential for meeting new standards in science, math, and
technology education. Paperback, 241 pages.
Level: Early Learning-High School
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P ower Functions Rechargeable
Battery Box
This rechargeable battery box has
Power Functions Battery Box built-in lithium polymer batteries for low
weight and maximum power. Use it in
Can power two XL-Motors or four
M-Motors at the same time. Requires 6 AA
your LEGO® Power Functions models and Power Functions Extension Wire 20"
never have to use disposable batteries Build your Power Functions-
(1.5V) batteries, sold separately. Ages 7+.
again! Ages 7+. equipped models bigger, better, and
NX778881—$6.99
NX778878—$50.95 more mechanized and motorized than
ever before by adding this 20-inch
extension wire! Ages 7+.
NX778871—$4.95

Power Functions XL-Motor

Use the XL-Motor to animate larger
builds. Requires Power Functions Battery
Box (778881), sold separately. Ages 7+.
NX778882—$10.95
Power Functions M-Motor
Use the Power Functions M-Motor
with the new power function connector
to bring your LEGO® models to life. The
Power Functions M-Motor is compatible
with both LEGO building systems and can
be used with the LEGO Education WeDo™
P ower Functions IR Speed Remote
Robotics Construction Set and the Simple Control
The Power Functions IR Speed
and Motorized Mechanisms Set. Ages 7+.
NX978883—$7.95
Power Functions IR Receiver Remote Control features four RC channels,
Add remote-control functionality two stop buttons, and two direction-
when you combine the Power Functions control switches. Use with Power Functions
IR Receiver with the Power Functions IR IR Receiver, Power Functions Battery Box,
Speed Remote Control (778879) or Power and Power Functions Motors, each sold
Functions IR Remote Control (778885), separately. Requires 3 AAA (1.5V) batteries,
each sold separately. The Power Functions sold separately. Ages 7+.
IR Receiver has two outputs that connect NX778879—$12.99
up to two different Power Functions.
E-Motor Requires the Power Functions Battery
The E-Motor is a 9V motor with an Box (778881) or the Power Functions
internal gearbox. Its 9.5:1 gearing ratio Rechargeable Battery Box (778878), sold
provides a maximum torque of 4.5 Ncm separately. Ages 7+.
and approximately 800 rotations per NX778884—$14.99
minute without load. It also functions as a
very efficient generator. Ages 7+.
NX979670—$16.95

Power Functions IR Remote Control

Power Functions Light The Power Functions IR Remote
Power Functions Extension Wire 8" Is supported by LEGO® Education Control operates on four different
Power up your LEGO® Power WeDo™ Robotics Software v.1.2 and channels, enabling four models to be
Functions creations with this 8" extension Activity Pack. Now you can add bright LED controlled at the same time. Requires the
wire. Enables you to connect your LEGO lights to your models to create glowing Power Functions IR Receiver (778884) and
9V electric systems to the new Power eyes, illuminated headlights, and much 3 AAA (1.5V) batteries, sold separately.
Functions system. Ages 7+. more! Ages 7+. Ages 7+.
NX778886—$3.95 NX778870—$6.95 NX778885—$9.49
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Renewable Energy Add-On Set

The Renewable Energy Add-On Set is designed as an addition to the
Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Set, the core set in our Machines &
Mechanisms range. When the Renewable Energy Add-On Set is combined
with the customized activity pack, students will explore renewable energy
sources; investigate energy supply, transfer, accumulation, conversion,
and consumption; and use measurements and data analysis to describe
and explain outcomes through hands-on activities and exciting, real-life
models.
Extend the use of the Add-On Set by combining it with the LEGO®
MINDSTORMS® Education range. Students will experiment using energy
from their own bodies and the three main energy sources – solar, wind,
and water – to generate, store, and use power. When connected to the
NXT Brick, the unique elements of the Renewable Energy Add-On Set
(solar panel, generator, and LEGO Energy Meter) work as sensors. Ages 8+.
NX779688—$99.95
NX991714 2-Pack—$196.95 Save $2
NX991715 4-Pack—$391.95 Save $7
NX991716 6-Pack—$584.95 Save $14
NX991717 8-Pack—$775.95 Save $23
Renewable Energy Activity Pack NX991718 10-Pack—$964.95 Save $34
NX991719 12-Pack—$1,151.95 Save $47
The Renewable Energy Activity Pack comes on
a CD-ROM and includes six 45-minute lessons and
four problem-solving activities that enable students
to explore renewable energy sources; investigate Renewable Energy Add-On Value Pack
energy supply, transfer, accumulation, conversion, and This pack is designed for those who already have a classroom
consumption; and use measurements and data analysis supply of Simple and Motorized Mechanisms or LEGO® MINDSTORMS®
to describe and explain outcomes. Also includes a Education sets and are ready to incorporate green learning into their
wide range of real-life images, teacher’s notes, student classroom. This pack includes:
worksheets, and glossary. Ages 8+. • 12 Renewable Energy Add-On Sets
NX209688—$65.95 • Renewable Energy Activity Pack
Ages 8+.
NX991713—$1,215.95

Solar Panel
The LEGO® Solar Panel provides Energy Display Energy Storage
sufficient power to operate the LEGO This element displays energy storage This NiMH battery with connector is
Energy Meter and motors. It delivers level in joules and input and output in designed to be combined with the 979668
5V, 4mA in direct light from a 60W volts, watts, and amps. Combine with Energy Display. When combined, the two
incandescent bulb positioned 25 cm from 979669 Energy Storage to form the LEGO® elements form the LEGO® Energy Meter.
the solar panel (2000 lux). Ages 8+. Energy Meter. Ages 8+. Storage capacity: 150 mAh. Ages 8+.
NX979667—$39.95 NX979668—$49.95 NX979669—$16.95
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Mechanisms
Pneumatics Add-On Set
The Pneumatics Add-On Set is part of a complete package.
Combining the set with the Simple and Motorized Mechanisms
Set enables you to carry out engaging cross-curricular activities.
Your students will explore power systems and components,
sequence and control, pressure, prototyping, kinetic and
potential energy, and much more. The set and corresponding
Pneumatics Activity Pack feature 14 principle model activities
that introduce students to the basics of pneumatics. In addition,
four main models and activities and two additional open-ended
problem-solving activities thoroughly educate students about
pneumatics. The set features 31 specialty elements, including
pumps, cylinders, valves, an air tank, tubes, and a manometer.
Ages 10+.
NX979641—$55.95

Pneumatics Add-On Value Pack

This set is designed for those who already have the
Motorized Mechanisms Getting Started Package and are ready
to dive into pneumatics. The pack includes:
• 12 Pneumatics Add-On Sets
• Pneumatics Activity Pack
Ages 10+.
NX991450—$707.95

Pneumatics Activity Pack

The Pneumatics Activity Pack comes on a CD-ROM and
includes 14 principle model activities, four 45-minute pneumatics
lessons each with extension activities, and two additional
problem-solving tasks. Also includes video clips of real-life
machines, printable worksheets, and teacher materials. This
activity pack is appropriate for fifth grade and up. Ages 10+.
NX209641—$65.95
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 Trebuchets

Trebuchets Teacher’s Guide

Wage war on dull curricula! This
A teacher’s guide leads the charge of
teaching how projectile mass affects
$303.15 distance and trajectory achieved, how
value! much potential energy a given trebuchet
has, how to engineer a trebuchet to hit a
given target, and more! Paperback/spiral-
Trebuchets – Getting Started Package bound, 95 pages.
You want your students to learn and have a good time in the classroom, and Level: Middle School-High School
our Trebuchets – GS Package meets both objectives. As students put together their NX759611—$24.95
trebuchets, they absorb lessons about inertia, counterweights, friction, and velocity.
But they’re also having a great time – not many activities give them an excuse to
fling projectiles (the included clay) across the room! Trebuchet Video
The Trebuchets – GS Package includes the following products: Learn how
• Trebuchet 25-Pack to build the siege
• Siege Machines Book machine called
• Klean Klay the Trebuchet, the
• Mass Plates (pkg of 100) (2 packages included) catapult’s powerful
• HD Bond II (5 two-ounce bottles included) cousin, with this
• Trebuchet Video (DVD) program. Using the
NX727135 Trebuchets – Getting Started Package—$270 video’s clear visual
Middle School-High School instructions, your
students will be flinging projectiles and
Trebuchet experimenting with counterweights in no
time. Plus, they’ll learn about parabolas,
Tre•bu•chet: (tré-buh-shay) a fifteenth-century
projectile motion, and the history of siege
military engine used for hurling weapons and
machines. Closed-captioned. Time: 24
rocks.
minutes.
With the Pitsco Trebuchet Kit, experience
Level: Middle School-High School
the thrill of flinging projectiles like those medieval
machines while focusing on height, velocity, and NX759836 DVD—$24.95
distance – rather than knocking down the enemy’s
fortress.
Students can alter characteristics of the
trebuchet – projectile (clay) mass, string length,
or the counterweight – to test different variables.
Students also see these concepts in action: levers, Mass Plates
inertia, counterweights, and friction. NX758676 (pkg of 20)—$3.50
The kit is great for small groups of students
NX758977 (pkg of 100)—$17.50
and includes construction materials including a punch-out basswood body plate,
supplies for the catapult sling, and pieces for the launcher arm. Clay and mass
plates are sold separately. Requires a hobby knife, needle-nose pliers, ruler, scissors,
sandpaper, and white glue, sold separately.
Packs include enough materials to make 10 or 25 trebuchets.
Level: Middle School-High School Klean Klay
NX726635 Kit—$10.95 Makes great projectiles.
NX735634 10-Pack—$85 NX753748 Blue (1 lb)—$3.50
NX727013 25-Pack—$200 10 or more—$3.25 each
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Structures
A
$278.50
value!

Catapults – Getting Started Package Catapults Teacher’s Guide

Alexander the Great used catapults. Richard the Lionheart used them. Now you
can use the Catapult Kit to overthrow lackluster activities in the classroom! Blow the dust off the historical
This Getting Started package provides enough materials for 30 students to catapult – because this flinging device is
build and experiment with their own rubber band-powered catapults. Students loaded and ready to deliver educational
discover the effects of various load masses and different rubber bands as they also content to your classroom! This guide
learn about tension, forces, data graphing, and other concepts. Requires white glue, throws itself into subjects such as
sold separately. Newton’s laws, projectile motion, simple
The Catapults – GS Package includes the following products: machines, speed, and mass – all while
• Catapult 30-Pack your students build and test the fun
• Siege Machines Book catapult. Paperback/spiral-bound, 99
• HD Bond II (6 two-ounce bottles included) pages.
• Glue Applicator Tip (6 tips included) Level: Middle School-High School
• Catapult Video (DVD) NX991325—$24.95
NX735630 Catapults – Getting Started Package—$255
Middle School-High School Catapult Video
With Pitsco’s
Catapult activity,
Catapult tension should
Feeling some tension? Perfect! For the be in the rubber
medieval catapult, stored tension equals band – not in your
the power of projectile motion – which now classroom! So make
equals awesome learning power! building this kit a
Build and use this snappy kit to fun fling with the
demonstrate: Catapult video.
• Forces and motion Follow along
• Vectors with the step-by-step instructions that
• Trajectory will have your students’ catapults built
• Potential and kinetic energy and operating in no time. Along the way,
• Simple machines students learn about torsion and other
• Medieval history types of energy, laws of physics, projectile
Plus, students can further develop math, physics, and problem-solving skills by motion, and the history of siege machines.
experimenting with the catapult to reach different distances with varying weights Closed-captioned. Time: 18 minutes.
of ammunition (pieces of clay). Going back to the Dark Ages has never been so Level: Middle School-High School
enlightening! Clay included. NX733030 DVD—$24.95
Level: Middle School-High School
NX759468 Kit—$10.95 Siege Machines
NX735629 10-Pack—$83.95 From Monty Python and the Quest
NX735628 30-Pack—$230 for the Holy Grail to The Lord of the Rings,
we are fascinated by siege machines
Construct a Catapult used in medieval times. Now, tap into that
Construct a Catapult integrates history, fascination to teach students math, science,
physics, mathematics, and technology and problem solving. This book details the
as students design and build a working history of the siege machines and then
catapult. Students investigate elasticity focuses on the math and science required
and projectile launching and learn about to build and use catapults and trebuchets.
frequency distribution while working Includes national standards met by the book’s activities.
through the process. Paperback, 96 pages. Paperback/spiral-bound, 32 pages.
Level: Intermediate-Middle School Level: Middle School-High School
NX757630—$26.75 NX759466—$3.95
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 Mousetrap Vehicles

A Mousetrap Vehicles Teacher’s Guide

$401.85 Examine, alter, design, and
value! experiment with mousetrap vehicles
to understand velocity, potential and
kinetic energy, acceleration, speed,
Mousetrap Vehicles – Getting Started Package circumference, distance – there’s more
This package provides an easy way for 30 students to get the mousetrap potential in this guide than just potential
vehicle activity rolling in your classroom. Students experience simple machines and energy!
other physics principles through the design and construction of a vehicle powered The Mousetrap Vehicles Teacher’s
only by an ordinary mousetrap. Requires ruler, hobby knife, wire cutter, and a drill or Guide contains NSTA, NCTM, and ITEEA
Dremel tool, sold separately. standards addressed; teacher and
The Mousetrap Vehicles – GS Package includes the following products: student instructions for a variety of
• Mousetrap Car 30-Pack math, science, and technology activities;
• Torsion Wheel pretests and posttests; resource pages;
• Tubing Cutter and puzzles. Contains separate activities
• Insta-Cure+ Glue for middle school and high school
• Dry Powder Graphite students. Paperback/spiral-bound, 96
• Mousetrap Vehicle Video (DVD) pages.
Level: Middle School-High School
NX723614 Mousetrap Vehicles – Getting Started Package—$379
Middle School-High School NX759463—$24.95

Basic Mousetrap Vehicle Kit

More than a mousetrap vehicle
kit, this is a complete start-to-  ousetrap Vehicle
M
finish design activity. The
student follows the design
Video
Guide students
process and sees direct
through building a
applications of science
mousetrap vehicle
and technology as he or
with this step-by-
she designs and builds
step guide. Then,
a mousetrap-powered
see how the stored
vehicle and competes
energy in the
with classmates to
mousetrap’s spring
design the fastest car
can be used to speed the car across the
or the car that goes the
room.
farthest. Each kit includes a mousetrap,
Along the way, learn about storing
balsa wood, four CDs (for wheels), CD spacers, thrust
mechanical energy, Newton’s laws of
washers, brass tubing, string, and building instructions. Requires white glue, ruler, hobby
motion, and how to calculate speed.
knife, wire cutter, and a drill or Dremel tool, sold separately.
Closed-captioned. Time: 26 minutes.
Packs include enough material to build 10 or 30 mousetrap vehicles.
Level: Middle School-High School
Level: Middle School-High School
NX759835 DVD—$24.95
NX757033 Kit—$15.95
NX757034 10-Pack—$125
NX757035 30-Pack—$335
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CD Wheel Inserts

Structures
For the do-it-yourselfer,
a set of four injection-molded
wheel inserts that convert
CD-ROMs and DVDs into
nonwobbling wheels for your
mousetrap vehicle. Includes
bushings, string anchor, and
screws.
Level: Middle School-High School
NX724642—$2.95
10 or more pkgs—$2.65 each pkg
Magnetic Mousetrap Vehicle 100 or more pkgs—$2.50 each pkg
This mousetrap car really rolls thanks to its almost friction-
free magnetic axle assembly. The secret? Tiny magnets
embedded in the chassis hold the point of the steel axle in
place. The result? Axles attach to the chassis as if by magic
without pressure or friction. When a magnetic car races against a
standard mousetrap vehicle, your students will see the effect of
friction on speed and distance measurements. Requires hobby
CD Wheels
Use these normal-size CDs
knife, screwdriver, ruler, drill, needle-nose pliers, wire cutter, and
for wheels on your MTV. Axles and
white glue, sold separately.
inserts not included.
Level: Middle School-High School
NX755036—$4.95
NX724641 Kit—$12.95
10 or more pkgs—$4.45 each pkg
NX725384 25-Pack—$275

Mousetraps
Use these traps for mousetrap-
powered vehicles.
NX734427 (pkg of 2)—$2.95
NX750168 (pkg of 10)—$6.95
D oc Fizzix’s Mousetrap 10 or more pkgs—$6.30 each pkg
Powered Cars & Boats
Generously illustrated
and fun to read, Doc Fizzix’s
Mousetrap Powered Cars
& Boats examines in depth
the physics of mousetrap
vehicle construction. It
takes students through
each variable that must
be considered during
construction – making
lightweight frames, reducing
friction, making wheels,
building for speed, and
building for distance. Packed
with excellent construction
tips and written in simple, easy-to-understand terms, this
lighthearted book will give your students the information they
need to build winning mousetrap vehicles.
Note: This book replaces both the student’s and teacher’s
editions of the popular Mouse Trap Cars: The Secrets to Success.
The author has combined both volumes into one book and
added even more information. Paperback, 149 pages.
Level: Middle School-High School
NX758261—$9.95

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 Crane & Toolbox Racer
Crane
Give students an advantage – an understanding of the mechanical
advantage inherent in cranes!
Simple machines such as pulleys, wheels and axles, and levers
work together to help move heavy loads – these machines helped build
the world as we know it. Featuring laser-cut parts, this Crane Kit can
be built easily – students quickly move on to experimenting with load,
ballast, and other concepts.
Includes basswood parts, string, hardware, and a user guide.
Requires a small Phillips screwdriver and white glue such as HD Bond II,
sold separately.
The class pack includes enough materials to build 30 Crane Kits.
Level: Middle School-High School
NX732869 Kit—$19.95
NX735687 30-Pack—$540

Toolbox Racer
Toolbox Racer Starter Package For a fun classroom activity that really measures up, check
This package provides what you need to build and race two out the Toolbox Racer Kit.
Toolbox Racers – a great way to bring a fun experiment into the Powered by the toolbox’s favorite occupant – the
classroom. Includes two Toolbox Racer Kits, two tape measures, tape measure – this racer is quick and simple to build. It
and one Start Gate. Requires duct tape, string, and white glue, demonstrates the elastic potential energy of the tape measure’s
sold separately. spring and gets students excited about learning! Students can
Level: Early Learning-High School change out the 6' tape measure with a bigger one.
NX733099—$29.95 The racing setup is simple – just tape and string. Includes
the laser-cut basswood parts and hardware to build the car body.
Toolbox Racer Start Gate Requires a tape measure – our 6' tape measure is recommended
This Start Gate rules when you need to race two Toolbox – duct tape, string, and white glue, all sold separately.
Racers side by side! Featuring simple construction with laser- Level: Early Learning-High School
cut basswood parts and hardware, this Start Gate goes together NX733049 Kit—$5.95
easily to get you racing in no time! Requires duct tape, string, NX735675 Toolbox Racer 30-Pack (6')—$135
and white glue, sold separately. NX750394 Tape Measure – Economy (6')—$6.95
Level: Early Learning-High School 10 or more—$6.25 each
NX733053—$4.95

Crane Video Toolbox Racer Video

A crane is a complex machine made of three This program demonstrates how to build
simple machines, but building the Crane Kit isn’t a Toolbox Racer and its Start Gate and how to
complex at all when following this step-by-step set up for a race. As students follow this step-
program. As you build, learn about the various by-step process, they also learn about potential
simple machines and the uses of cranes around and kinetic energy, calculating kinetic energy,
the world. Then, try replacing the crane’s hook and testing for different variables related to
with a magnet or balancing the crane with a the Toolbox Racer. Closed-captioned. Time: 16
ballast. Closed-captioned. Time: 19 minutes. minutes.
Level: Middle School-High School Level: Intermediate-Middle School
NX734126 DVD—$24.95 NX734123 DVD—$24.95
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 Fold & Race Ramp
Fold it up and start racing
Paper Cars 69
within minutes!

Structures
The Pitsco Fold & Race Ramp
is designed specifically for
elementary classroom
needs. Economical,
easy to store, and
fun to use. Use the
ramp to test and
race Fold-N-Roll
Racers, Balloon Cars, and other
rolling models in your classroom.
NX990022—$7.95

Balloon Car Explore-A-Pak

Your students will feel inflated after they participate in this
fun and challenging balloon car activity. Students build their own
balloon-powered vehicles, ranging from the simple (card-stock
templates are provided for the vehicle bodies) to the outrageous
(students can dream up their own wild designs)!
If desired, the cars can be raced against one another in a
classroom showdown. The Balloon Car Explore-A-Pak includes a
teacher’s guide, balloons, wheels and axles, templates, and other
needed materials for 50 students.
NX990011—$69
NX990052 Ford Template (pkg of 100)—$38.50
NX990053 Chevy Template (pkg of 100)—$38.50
NX990054 Dodge Template (pkg of 100)—$38.50
NX990055 Tank Template (pkg of 100)—$38.50
Fold-N-Roll Racer
A collection of cool and colorful hot rods that can be cut out
and folded into three-dimensional vehicles! Sixteen sweet street
machines are printed in color on card-stock pages. Enough
wheels and axles are provided to make all 16 models into rolling
vehicles. The wheels that come with the kit are different from
those shown in the photo. Custom and other wheels are available
separately.
A great elementary transportation activity!
Level: Intermediate-High School
NX754546—$29.95

Wooden Axles
These wooden dowels are great as axles for fold-and-roll
Zoon Air Car Pack vehicles and can be cut to any size needed.
NX733476 (3 mm x 18") (pkg of 10)—$.75
There’s no better way to introduce students to the concepts
of force, motion, transfer of energy, and friction than with an
inexpensive activity they can do themselves with few tools and
relatively little time. The Zoon Air Car introduces students to the
F old-N-Roll Vehicles
basics of car design and performance through the use of straws, Teacher’s Guide
paper clips, rubber bands, and parts from a die-cut sheet. The Paper cars might seem
ZAC Pack contains detailed instructions and enough supplies to elementary, but by designing,
make 30 Zoon Air Cars. building, and experimenting with
When students have finished building, testing, and modifying fold-and-roll vehicles, students
their Zoon Air Cars, set up a competition to find out which cars discover keys to momentum,
are the fastest and help students determine what makes one velocity, design, potential energy,
car better than the next. Requires needle-nose pliers, scissors, material costs, and more.
transparent tape, cool-melt glue gun and slugs, and ruler, sold Paperback/spiral-bound, 97 pages.
separately. Level: Middle School-High School
Level: Intermediate-High School NX732941—$24.95
NX724614—$49
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 Straw Structures

Straw Structures Teacher’s Guide

Structures made with straws and pipe
cleaners might look simple, but they offer
a range of learning. Geometric figures and
their strengths, ratios, structural designs,
and static forces are some of the subjects
in this guide that you and your students
will really soak up! Paperback/spiral-
bound, 95 pages.
Level: Middle School-High School
NX759728—$24.95

A D r. Zoon Straw
$106.90 Structures Video
value! Join Dr. Zoon
as he explains some
basic principles
Straw Structures – Getting Started Package of how structures
Structures start taking shape with this Getting Started package. Students work. To illustrate
explore structures and geometric shapes with instruction from Dr. Zoon and the these principles,
Polyhedra poster. This package provides material for 30 students. he uses straws
Straw Structures – GS Package includes the following products: and pipe cleaners
• Plastic Straws (pkg of 500) (5 packages included) to build a variety of structures including
• Pipe Cleaners (pkg of 100) (9 packages included) many geometric solids. Along with the
• Polyhedra Poster demonstrations, he shows students how to
• Dr. Zoon Straw Structures Video (DVD) build their own straw structures. Closed-
NX735757 Straw Structures – Getting Started Package—$79 captioned. Time: 24 minutes.
Intermediate-High School Level: Intermediate-Middle School
NX759703 DVD—$24.95

The Pitsco Bridge Book Super Bridge Video

This complete guide to model Super Bridge covers
bridge building discusses history of every phase of the
bridges, types of trusses, glue joints, construction of the Clark
and construction ideas. Bridge that spans the
This illustrated guide includes Mississippi at Alton, Illinois.
competition rules and drawings. Featuring modern cable-
Developed as a teacher’s resource as stayed design, the bridge was
well as a student’s construction guide. built over four years in often
Paperback, 22 pages. adverse conditions. See how
Level: Middle School-High School its builders overcame the
NX732455—$2 project’s unique challenges.
10 or more—$1.80 each CC: Closed-captioned Time:
120 minutes.
Level: Middle School-High School
NX733512 DVD—$19.95

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Dr. Zoon Structures DVD Series
Need more structure in your
Straw Structures 71
classroom? Just grab some straws,

Structures
toothpicks, or balsa wood and bring the
strength of structure activities to your
students.
For beginners of structure activities,
the Dr. Zoon Straw Structures Video and
Dr. Zoon Toothpick Bridges Video build
students’ understanding of structures,
design, and geometric shapes. For more
advanced coverage of these concepts, as well as forces and
construction techniques, the series offers the Dr. Zoon Bridge
Building Video and Dr. Zoon Tower Building Video.
All four programs cover construction, tips, and explanation of
concepts. Closed-captioned. Time: 125 minutes.
Level: Intermediate-High School Plastic Straws for Structures
NX759711 DVD—$69.95 Use for bridge- and structure-building competitions and
activities.
NX723733 (1/4" diameter x 7-3/4" long, clear) (box of 250)—$2.50
NX756856 (1/4" diameter x 10" long) (box of 500)—$7

Art Straws for Structures

Unwaxed straws are 16 inches in length. Use for bridge and
tower building and architectural models. Straws make lightweight
but strong and durable projects.
NX752843 (4 mm diameter, 16" long) (box of 1,800)—$39

Pipe Cleaners
One of the
innovative folks
here at Pitsco
thought of a way to
Polyhedra Poster attach straws together
for structures – pipe
Do your students need a little help in the area of geometric
cleaners. Try it; you’ll like it.
shapes? Strengthen their skills with this colorful polyhedra
Colors may vary.
poster. Displays the vertices, edges, and faces of 18 different
polyhedrons, including the five regular polyhedrons. NX754853 (pkg of 100)—$3
NX758497 (18" x 28")—$9.95

T he Exploratorium Guide to
P aper Bridges: Strength Through Scale and Structure
Form, an Illustrated Teacher’s Manual A teacher’s resource book full
Students in Grades 5-9 can acquire of structural engineering activities.
a wealth of knowledge while having fun Fun, practical activities teach aspiring
building paper bridges. The bridge- engineers about structures and scale.
building activities in this guide introduce Great for introducing students to
students to the engineering concepts structures. Projects include building
of tension, compression, bending, and with straws, clay, and toothpicks;
buckling. Students invent their own constructing paper bridges; building
models, which stimulates creativity as domes; and load-testing structures.
they experiment with structural concepts. The need for time Filled with helpful illustrations and
limits, financial budgets, and team collaboration is also covered. photos of kids doing the activities. Includes teacher’s tips,
Includes 12 activities. Paperback, 30 pages. discussion points, and extension options. Paperback, 198 pages.
Level: Middle School Level: Elementary-Middle School
NX754924—$14 NX754466—$45.95
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 Toothpick Bridges

Toothpick Bridges Teacher’s Guide

This guide is ideal for those teachers
who love toothpick bridge activities but
need them to cover a greater span of
curricula. Covering concepts such as
A tension, force, ratios, efficiency, and truss
$91.60 design, students learn much more than
model building. Paperback/spiral-bound,
value! 97 pages.
Level: Middle School-High School
NX759615—$24.95
Toothpick Bridges – Getting Started Package
These bridges have a great amount of shear strength and are sheer fun for your
students. The Toothpick Bridge Tester, Dr. Zoon Toothpick Bridges Video, and enough
materials for 30 bridges are included. Requires hobby knife, waxed paper, and tape, D r. Zoon Toothpick
sold separately. Bridges Video
The Toothpick Bridges – GS Package includes the following products: Since the
• Toothpick Bridge Tester dentist said to floss
• Empty 2 oz Glue Bottles (pkg of 30) more often, Dr. Zoon
• Square Toothpicks (pkg of 800) (8 boxes included) has had to find
• Blue Structures Glue (16 oz) (2 in box) some use for all
• Waxed Paper those toothpicks!
• Dr. Zoon Toothpick Bridges Video (DVD) This simple yet
NX735589 Toothpick Bridges – Getting Started Package—$79 challenging activity
Intermediate-High School is a favorite among many teachers. Let
Dr. Zoon provide a few ideas and step-
by-step instructions to ensure success for
students.
Building Toothpick Bridges When asked about the strength of
toothpicks, Dr. Zoon replied, “We’ll cross
Link your math curriculum
that bridge when we get to it.” Closed-
to the world around you with the
captioned. Time: 26 minutes.
motivational ideas in this book.
Level: Intermediate-Middle School
A company of students builds a
NX759642 DVD—$24.95
bridge with an architect, project
managers, bookkeepers, a budget,
and materials. The book provides
a practical approach to math,
geometry, and social studies
through the problem of bridge
construction.
For the teacher, the book
contains clear guidelines and
plans for this valuable unit.
Paperback, 30 pages.
Level: Intermediate-Middle School
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 Toothpick Bridges 73
Cranes

Structures
The same engineering
principles used in the design of
a bridge or tower can also be
used to design a model crane.
Challenge your students and
add variety to your program by
having them try new engineering
problems, such as building a
crane. Paperback/spiral-bound,
32 pages.
Level: Middle School-High School
Masterpiece Toothpick Bridges NX757060—$4.95
More than just a resource, this activity guide helps teachers
and students bridge the gap between building simple toothpick
bridges and mastering the construction of a striking toothpick
bridge. Model Bridges
Masterpiece Toothpick Bridges offers key design principles Students will explore
needed to construct an elaborate toothpick bridge, a structure structural engineering principles
unit with detailed lessons, material selection, building techniques that apply to the design of
and tips, a research paper assignment, bridge testing – even tips bridges, including how to analyze
to get the local media to cover the testing event! ways in which structures might
Plenty of photos illustrate the details of this black-and-white fail. Instructions are provided so
book. Paperback/spiral-bound, 48 pages. students can follow the design
Level: Middle School-High School process through sketching,
NX759026—$19.95 drawing to scale, building, and
testing model bridges of their own
designs. Paperback, 27 pages.
Level: Middle School-High School
NX757061—$4.95

Towers
Discover the secrets of
building strong towers! This book
investigates structural engineering
principles as they apply to tower
design. Students follow the design
process as they sketch, draw to
scale, build, and test their own
model towers. Paperback, 32
pages.
Level: Middle School-High School
NX757059—$4.95

Round Toothpicks
2-5/8" long.
NX751741 (pkg of 800)—$1.50 each
Toothpick Bridge Tester 10 or more pkgs—$1.35 each pkg
Here’s an easy, economical way to find out how strong a
toothpick bridge is. Attach the Pitsco Toothpick Bridge Tester to Square Toothpicks
your finished bridge. Gradually fill the tester with weights until 2-5/8" long.
your bridge beats the competition or collapses. Weigh the tester NX751742 (pkg of 800)—$2.50 each
to determine the load capacity (or breaking point) of your bridge. 10 or more pkgs—$2.30 each pkg
Includes mounting hardware. Requires sand or weights, sold
separately.
NX730003—$19.95 Flat Toothpicks
2-3/8" long.
NX733450 (pkg of 2,500)—$3.50 each
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 Solar Energy

Solar Vehicles Teacher’s Guide

Use the Sun to power cars and your
students’ minds! With this guide, you can
cruise through activities, delving into
photovoltaics, energy and power, ratios,
data graphing, and much more – you’ll
really soak up the Sun!
A The Solar Vehicles Teacher’s
$616.95 Guide contains NSTA, NCTM, and ITEEA
value! standards addressed; teacher and student
instructions for a variety of math, science,
and technology activities; pretests and
Solar Vehicles – Getting Started Package posttests; resource pages; and puzzles.
Saving energy in transportation is at the top of the list these days. The Solar Contains separate activities for middle
Vehicles package provides materials for 30 students to design, build, and test their school and high school students.
own solar cars, including six Ray Catcher Solar Panels that students share. Requires Paperback/spiral-bound, 93 pages.
soldering iron and solder, hobby knife, cool-melt gun and glue, needle-nose pliers, Level: Middle School-High School
and a ruler, sold separately. NX759464—$24.95
The Solar Vehicles – GS Package includes the following products:
• Ray Catcher Sprint Deluxe 30-Pack
• Dry Powder Graphite (2 tubes included)
• Ray Catcher Video (DVD)
NX735567 Solar Vehicles – Getting Started Package—$575
Middle School-High School
Note: Six Ray Catcher Panels are included in the Deluxe Pack®.

Solar Vehicles
Students learn the pros and cons of solar
energy, the methods of generating and storing
solar power, and the mechanisms that power real-
life solar vehicles – from pulleys and gears to Ray Catcher Video
batteries and sensing devices. Finally, students The Ray Catcher video steps your
apply their knowledge to their own engineering students through the building of this
challenge – design, build, and race a vehicle superfast solar car, which is designed for
powered only by sunlight. Contains super tips the Junior Solar Sprint contest.
on maximizing power, reducing friction, and Along the way, students will learn
evaluating the performance of the vehicle. applicable science concepts such as
Paperback/spiral-bound, 31 pages. photovoltaics, gears, friction, and more.
Level: Middle School-High School Closed-captioned. Time: 24 minutes.
NX757856—$4.95 Level: Middle School-High School
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 Solar Energy 75

Energy
Power House
Teach your students about natural energy
from the Sun and wind by showing them a
demonstration of an energy-efficient home. This
kit is a great classroom investment.
With this Power House kit, students learn
Ray Catcher Sprint Deluxe Solar about all sorts of energy techniques. Using a
complete set of necessary supplies, including
All the materials needed to build a complete vehicle for the Junior Solar a windmill, solar panels, and a thermometer,
Sprint competition! The kit contains the required solar panel and electric students are able to construct their own model
motor plus two 10-1/2" x 4" balsa wood sheets, four nylon spacers, two alligator home and gather natural energy themselves. With
clips, two 5-1/2" axles, four wheels, four rubber bands, one plastic gear font, more than 70 possible experiments, 20 models,
two screw eyes, and instructions. Requires soldering iron and solder, hobby and a user’s guide full of energy information,
knife, cool-melt gun and glue, needle-nose pliers, and a ruler. this kit is the perfect addition to any science or
Packs include enough material to build 10 or 30 Ray Catcher vehicles. technology class.
Level: Middle School-High School Level: Middle School-High School
NX721211 Kit—$69.95 NX758656—$169
NX735562 10-Pack—$189
NX735561 30-Pack—$560

Ray Catcher Sprint

Featuring the Ray Catcher Solar Panel (10.5" L x 5.0" W x 0.08" thick), this kit contains all
the official parts and meets the minimum specifications required by the Junior Solar Sprint
competition. It includes the solar panel, the official electric motor, and a pair of small alligator
clips for easy hookup. Chassis, wheels, and transmission are not included in this kit. Requires
soldering iron and solder, hobby knife, cool-melt glue gun and glue, needle-nose pliers, and a
ruler, sold separately.
Level: Middle School-High School
NX721210—$59.95
NX721112 Solar Panel Only—$49.95
10 or more—$47.45 each
100 or more—$44.95 each
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 Solar Energy

SunEzoon Cars Teacher’s Guide

A Pitsco’s SunEzoon Car may be easy
$323.95 to build, but this guide exposes it as the
perfect tool for learning various math,
value! science, and engineering subjects. This
comprehensive guide sheds light on
drive and pinion gears, slope, coordinate
SunEzoon Cars – Getting Started Package graphing, speed, velocity, acceleration,
Now it’s easy to give an entire classroom a hands-on experience with solar and more. Paperback/spiral-bound, 121
energy. This Getting Started package – featuring the easy-to-assemble SunEzoon pages.
solar car – includes the Dr. Zoon SunEzoon Video and enough materials for students Level: Middle School-High School
to build 30 solar cars. Requires scissors and hobby knife or sandpaper, sold NX759465—$24.95
separately.
The SunEzoon Cars – GS Package includes the following products:
• SunEzoon Solar Car 30-Pack
• Dr. Zoon SunEzoon Video (DVD)
D r. Zoon SunEzoon
NX735694 SunEzoon Cars – Getting Started Package—$314 Video
Intermediate-High School Work along
with Dr. Zoon as he
builds the SunEzoon
SunEzoon Solar Car solar car. While
Looking for a solar car that’s a piece of cake to demonstrating
assemble? Want to interest students in using solar the step-by-
energy without grabbing glue guns or soldering irons? step building
Then the SunEzoon is the kit for you. instructions, he
SunEzoon works outdoors in full sunlight or indoors illuminates the scientific principles
under a bright incandescent light. Each kit contains involved: photovoltaics, gears, energy, and
instructions, solar panel with alligator clamps, motor, alternative energy.
wheels, steel axles, gear font, chassis parts, and a cut-and-fold cover. Construction The SunEzoon Car Kit and the Dr.
requires scissors and a hobby knife or sandpaper, sold separately. Zoon SunEzoon Video are the perfect
Packs include enough material to build 10 or 30 SunEzoon Cars. combination for introducing students
Level: Intermediate-High School to the world of solar power. Closed-
NX728574 Kit—$12.95 captioned. Time: 14 minutes.
NX735625 10-Pack—$115 Level: Intermediate-Middle School
NX735624 30-Pack—$299 NX759751 DVD—$24.95

SunZoon Lite
Bigger isn’t always better – give this little solar car a bright, sunny day, and it
can really move! The SunZoon Lite is a perfect kit for solar car beginners.
Use the basswood chassis as is or cut it in a desired shape; the chassis can
be painted any color desired. Includes the chassis, solar panel, Motor 280, gear
font, front and back wheels, spacer material, adhesive tabs, and a template. No
soldering required. Construction requires hobby knife, scissors, ruler, and optional
hand cutting tools and finish, sold separately.
Pack includes everything needed to build 10 or 30 SunZoon Lite solar cars.
Level: Intermediate-High School
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 Solar Energy 77
Motor 280

Energy
A great little motor/generator for small electric
vehicles or solar racers. This is the motor specified by
the Junior Solar Sprint Competition! Operating voltage:
1.5-3VDC at 330 mA.
NX754428—$1.75 each
10 or more—$1.60 each

Motor 385
A heavy-duty motor/
A generator with carbon brushes. It
is an excellent choice for robotics design,
$249.95 model racing cars, R/C vehicles, or any
value! other high-torque, low-power consumption
applications. 6-24VDC, 1,300 mA. No-load
speed 14,300 rpm, stall torque 7.71 oz-in.
SunZoon Lite – Getting Started Package NX750076—$4.50 each
Try this low-calorie approach to solar energy! This package has enough 10 or more—$4.05 each
materials for 30 students to build a SunZoon Lite solar car, plus it has the SunZoon
Lite video. Construction requires hobby knife, scissors, ruler, and optional hand Motor 500
cutting tools and finish, sold separately. Use this motor/generator with our
The SunZoon Lite – GS Package includes the following products: Pitsco plastic gears. Smooth-running motor
• SunZoon Lite 30-Pack with very low starting friction. Operating
• SunZoon Lite Video (DVD) range: 1.5-6VDC, 150 mA.
NX735635 SunZoon Lite – Getting Started Package—$228 NX750075—$4 each
Intermediate-High School 10 or more—$3.80 each

C. D. Solar Wheels
B. E. Smooth wheels with very low rolling resistance. 1-1/8"
A. diameter with O-ring “tire.”
NX713340 (pkg of 100)—$25
10 or more pkgs—$22.50 each pkg

Wide Rubber Bands

Approximately 1/2" width x 2" length.
Solar Mini Panel NX756136 (pkg of 50)—$1.95
Connect these solar panels to motors to make solar-powered
vehicles and other projects. These solar cells are enclosed in plastic
cases, so they are durable in your classroom. Panels A, C, and D are
2-5/8" x 3-3/4". Panels B and E are 1-3/4" x 3".
A. NX756871 (0.5V, 800 mA)—$4.95 D. NX756852 (2.0V, 200 mA)—$4.95
10 or more—$4.45 each 10 or more—$4.45 each
B. NX756870 (1.0V, 200 mA)—$2.95 E. NX759043 with alligator clips
10 or more—$2.65 each (.45V, 400 mA)—$2.95
C. NX756851 (1.0V, 400 mA)—$4.95
10 or more—$4.45 each Solar Designer’s Car
Students make a solar-powered car that will travel under
Gear Font bright sunlight using the supplied parts and instructions. Other
Get your motor project ideas are suggested. Kit contains the following: solar
running! These 16 panel (.45V, 400 mA) 1-3/4" x 2-15/16", DC motor, plastic body tube,
plastic gears come Pitsco plastic gear font, two axles, four Pitsco wheels, four 1/8"
in an easy punch- brass washers, and instruction guide. Construction requires a
out frame and range drill with a 9/64" bit, a ruler, and a hobby knife or sandpaper, sold
in size from 1/2" to 2". Redesigned with accurate gear-tooth separately.
geometry for a smoother, more fluid fit, these gears can be used Pack includes enough material to build 25 Solar Designer's
on most Pitsco products requiring a gear to turn a servo, wheel, Cars.
or motor. Level: Middle School-High School
NX725300—$5 each NX750073 Kit—$11.95
10 or more—$4.50 each 10 or more—$10.75 each
100 or more—$4.25 each NX751417 Solar Designer 25-Pack—$265
NX735626 30-Pack—$225
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 Wind Energy

Wind Energy Teacher’s Guide

Using the WinDynamo II with the Eco-Wind
Generator Kit or the Wind Gen Kit, this guide
details hands-on activities to teach students
how to measure wind speed, calculate rpm,
determine optimum pitch angles, create a wind
farm producing a specified voltage, and more.
Paperback/spiral-bound, 99 pages.
Level: Middle School-High School
A NX732942—$24.95

$609.95
value! Wind Gen Video
Putting together the
Wind Gen Kit is a breeze
Wind Energy – Getting Started Package when you have this video
guiding the way.
The need for alternative energies has never been more apparent than
Just follow these clear
right now! Get students thinking about energy concepts through this hands-
steps to build our laser-cut
on activity. The Getting Started package has enough materials for 25 student
kit, and your students will be
wind generators and has a WinDynamo II for teacher demonstrations or
experimenting in no time!
advanced student explorations.
And along the way, they
The Wind Energy – GS Package includes the following products:
learn about the importance of wind energy and
• Wind Gen 25-Pack
its amazing potential. Closed-captioned. Time:
• WinDynamo II
approximately 12 minutes.
• Wind Gen Video (DVD)
Level: Intermediate-High School
NX723616 Wind Energy – Getting Started Package—$560
NX732913 DVD—$24.95
Middle School-High School

WinDynamo II Wind Gen

Pitsco’s wind generator shows students Wind energy has the potential
how alternative energy is created by to supply all the electricity needed
harnessing the wind produced by a 14" in the United States. Introduce
table fan. Experimenting with different students to this renewable energy with
blade pitches is a breeze with the front the Wind Gen Kit.
adjustment knob that moves all three blades With this kit, students quickly
simultaneously. The WinDynamo II, which can build a windmill that catches a
produce up to a half amp at 1.5 volts, features breeze from a fan and converts
a stackable banana connector for adding a it into energy. Students see
voltage meter. this energy when it lights a bulb
This wind generator also comes with attached to the motor. Or, they can
an activity board for demonstrating how to wire several mills together to power larger devices such
convert the electricity into light, sound, and as a radio or small motor.
mechanical energy. Requires a screwdriver The Wind Gen Kit features a motor with a pre-
and a 14" table fan or real wind, not included. Some of the activities soldered bulb and laser-cut parts that fit together for
included with the WinDynamo II require the use of a multimeter, sold a clean and easy build. Requires white glue, glue stick,
separately. Requires a Phillips screwdriver, sold separately. scissors, and a high velocity fan, sold separately.
Level: Middle School-High School Level: Middle School-High School
NX728400—$295 NX732197 Kit—$12.95
NX728623 14" Table Fan—$65.95 NX732470 25-Pack—$290
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 Electrical Energy 79

Energy
A
$609.95
value!
Eco-Wind Gen – Getting Started Package
The need for alternative energies has never been more
apparent than now. Get students thinking about energy concepts
through this hands-on activity. The Getting Started package
has enough materials for 30 student wind generators and has a
WinDynamo II for teacher demonstrations or advanced student
explorations. Requires cool-melt glue to attach the motor, Electric Energy Prop Racer
scissors, and a high velocity fan (or wind), sold separately. This unique vehicle is part plane, part car – although it
The Eco-Wind Generator – GS Package includes the moves on wheels, it is battery powered and mobilized by a plane
following products: propeller. The kit includes CDs for wheels, CD hubs, balsa wood
• Eco-Wind Gen 30-Pack material for the body, a battery holder, and a propeller. Some
• WinDynamo II assembly required. Requires two AA batteries, hobby knife,
• Eco-Wind Generator Video (DVD) straightedge, soldering iron and solder, drill, glue, double-sided
NX736309 Eco-Wind Gen – Getting Started Package—$499 tape, small screwdriver, and transparent tape, sold separately.
Middle School-High School Level: Intermediate-High School
NX725784Kit—$12.95
NX725785 25-Pack—$235
Eco-Wind Gen Video
Wind energy comes to life for students
with this video’s insight to the science
and technology of wind generators. See
how to build a model wind generator and
understand how the model – and a full-
size wind generator – works.
This video leads students through
the construction and operation of an Eco-
Wind Generator and provides a scaling
activity using the completed model;
STEM connections; a Make the Connection section discussing
wind energy, rotational energy, and how the generator creates
electricity; and more. Closed-captioned. Time: Approximately 25
minutes.
Level: Intermediate-High School
NX759898 DVD—$24.95

Eco-Wind Gen Switch On! Electronic Building Block Set

Similar to the Wind Gen Kit, this wind generator is With this innovative set, children as young as eight can
constructed of sturdy card-stock parts and is easy to build. This discover the basic principles of electronics. In the same way that
is an economical choice if you want everyone in the class to children build towers with wooden blocks, they can build real,
build and have one so students can see the power of the wind functioning electrical circuits with Switch On!
up close! From the most basic to intricate, more than 40 different
The kit measures 8-3/4" x 4-1/4" x 2-1/8" and comes with die- circuits can be built with the color-coded components.
cut parts and the Motor 500 with wires and a lightbulb. Requires Components are large and easily manipulated by small hands.
a high-velocity fan (or wind), hobby knife, scissors, and cool-melt Set includes battery box, electric motor, fire engine siren, flashing
glue, sold separately. doorbell, diode, potentiometer, resistors, transistors, capacitors,
Packs include enough material to make 10 or 30 Eco-Wind and conductors – 50 pieces in all!
Generators. Includes complete step-by-step instructions and a base-
Level: Intermediate-High School building plate. Requires four AA batteries, sold separately.
NX735543 Kit—$7.95 Level: Intermediate-High School
NX736307 10-Pack—$74.95 NX756121—$59.95
NX736308 30-Pack—$220 NX751046 AA Batteries (pkg of 2)—$1.95
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 Magnetic Levitation

Maglev Vehicles Teacher’s Guide

Students will find this guide’s
activities attractive – even when they
discover just how repulsive they are!
Using the repulsive force of like magnetic
poles, maglev vehicles are an amazing
A mode of transportation that encourages
$212.95 understanding of magnetic repulsion,
friction, propulsion systems, equations,
value! analyzing and graphing data, and more.
Paperback/spiral-bound, 97 pages.
Maglev Vehicles – Getting Started Package Level: Middle School-High School
NX759613—$24.95
Everyone in the class has a shot at levitation with our Maglev Vehicles – GS
Package. The pack has enough materials for 30 students to build Levitator maglev
vehicles, including 30 car templates, 30 precut card-stock bases, 100 ceramic
magnets, a Maglev Track, and a Dr. Zoon Maglev Video. Requires scissors and
transparent and double-stick tape, sold separately.
The Maglev Vehicles – GS Package includes the following products: D r. Zoon Maglev
• Levitator Maglev 30-Pack
• Maglev Track
Video
With magnetic
• Dr. Zoon Maglev Video (DVD)
levitation, objects
NX735621 Maglev Vehicles – Getting Started Package—$190 can be levitated,
Intermediate-High School or held floating
in midair, by the
force of magnetism.
In this video, Dr.
Zoon illustrates
some of the scientific principles behind
magnetic levitation, and he goes step-
by-step through the process of building
and testing a maglev vehicle. Closed-
captioned. Time: 15 minutes.
Level: Middle School-High School
NX759748 DVD—$24.95

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 Magnetic Levitation 81

Energy
Maglev Track
How can you have a race when your wheels don’t touch the
ground? Welcome to the world of levitation! Our Maglev Track is
a great way to teach your students the technology of magnetic
levitation while letting them experience science on the fast track.
The Maglev Track includes two aluminum 4' tracks that can
be lined up end-to-end or placed alongside one another for
races, as well as four 4' strips of magnet that act to repel your car
and keep it in the air. Includes two pins to hold two track pieces
together.
As a starter car, we have included the Levitator Kit with the
track. This kit gives students a choice of two car designs, a tough Levitator
base made of precut card stock, and ceramic magnets that keep A magnetic levitation vehicle uses a strong electromagnetic
the car afloat above the racing track. field to resist gravity and to keep the vehicle floating without
NX726000—$129 touching the ground. With this kit, students build their own vehicle
and race down the Maglev Track. Each kit contains two patriotic
Additional Section of Maglev Track red, white, and blue cutout car designs, as well as four ceramic
Purchase additional sections of track to make a 12-foot, magnets and a tough, precut card-stock base. Requires double-
16-foot, or even longer Maglev Track. Not compatible with stick tape and scissors, sold separately.
previous maglev tracks. Packs include enough materials to build 10 or 30 Levitator kits.
NX726600—$79 Level: Intermediate-High School
NX726223 Kit—$3.95
NX735631 10-Pack—$21.95
NX735632 30-Pack—$55

Modern Marvels: Bullet Trains Video

The first thing you probably think of when you hear the word train is the
old whistle-blowers. This video introduces a much different train: the high-
speed, high-tech locomotives of today’s railways. These bullet trains travel
more than 300 miles per hour! And though most trains still rely on century-old
technology, this video looks into their possible successors – locomotives that
use magnetic levitation to coast. Includes a behind-the-scenes look at the
fastest trains ever made – the Shinkansen (the original bullet train), the Acela,
and the TGV – and features interviews with high-profile leaders of the train
industry. Time: 50 minutes.
Level: Middle School-High School
NX732919 DVD—$29
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 Straw Rockets

Straw Rockets Teacher’s Guide

Straw rockets might be an introductory
rocket activity, but this guide will help you get
a lot of educational mileage out of them! With
these fun activities, students grasp a variety
of subjects including force and motion, thrust,
center of gravity, prediction, measurements,
and tons more!
The Straw Rockets Teacher’s Guide
contains NSTA, NCTM, and ITEEA standards
addressed; teacher and student instructions
for a variety of math, science, and technology
activities; pretests and posttests; resource
pages; and puzzles. Contains separate
A activities for middle school and high school
$213.90 students. Paperback/spiral-bound, 90 pages.
value! Level: Middle School-High School
NX759459—$24.95

Straw Rockets – Getting Started Package

Building and experimenting with these simple rockets is the perfect way to
introduce students to rocketry. And they’ll learn a bevy of physics principles in the
process! Enough materials for 30 students to build four rockets each. The Straw
Rocket Launcher and the Dr. Zoon Straw Rocket Video are included. Requires
scissors, ruler, and transparent tape, not included.
The Straw Rockets – Getting Started Package includes the following products:
• Straw Rocket Class Pack
• Straw Rocket Launcher
• Dr. Zoon Straw Rocket Video (DVD)
NX735783 Straw Rockets – Getting Started Package—$199
Elementary-High School

Straw Rocket Launcher Dr. Zoon Straw Rocket Video

Students can build their own straw rockets and test them on the Straw Objects flying through the air, projectile
Rocket Launcher. Just like early rocket pioneer Robert Goddard, they can conduct motion under scrutiny, forces changing – has
scientific experiments by varying the trajectory angle and launch energy. These the classroom gone wild? No, it’s just Dr. Zoon
rockets can travel up to 50 feet! launching into the subject of straw rockets!
The Straw Rocket Launcher uses pneumatic force created by releasing a Follow along step-by-step as Dr. Zoon
weighted drop rod in the cylinder to launch rockets. The force of the launch can be builds and launches rockets from the Straw
controlled by varying the release height of the rod. The launcher features: Rocket Class Pack. Plus, he’ll explain several
• Simple operation physics principles that come into play with
• Adjustable trajectory angle with angle gauge these nifty rockets. Closed-captioned. Time:
• Clear tube, which displays internal parts 21 minutes.
• Adjustable launch force Level: Middle School-High School
Building straw rockets is a fun, inexpensive activity and a great way to NX759700 DVD—$24.95
introduce students to rocketry. Use with Precision Straws, sold separately.
Recommended for use in a large, open indoor area, such as a gymnasium.
NX720426—$169
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Aerospace
Clear Precision Straws
These precision straws are manufactured to fit perfectly on
the Pitsco Straw Rocket Launcher! Made from Mylar, these straws
are durable, can be glued, and best of all, launch every time!
NX735782 (pkg of 120)—$12.50

Variety Pack Precision Straws

Manufactured to fit perfectly on the Pitsco Straw Rocket
Launcher, Precision Straws are used to make straw rockets that
will launch every time! They are made from Mylar for durability
and can also be glued. Precision Straws are available in several
colors – choose from clear, red, blue, green, or an assortment.
NX735781 (pkg of 120)—$12.50

Straw Rocket Class Pack

For a fun and easy activity to illustrate oodles of scientific principles, look no
further than this introductory rocket project. The Straw Rocket Class Pack will help
teach projectile motion, center of gravity, initial velocity, introductory aerodynamics,
and more. Aimed at fifth to ninth graders, this activity is a great way to teach students
the principles of rocketry before going on to engine- or hydrogen-powered rockets.
This pack includes enough Precision Straws, clay, and fin material for 30 students
to make four rockets each, which enables them to experiment with different weights,
Klean Klay straw lengths, and fin designs.
Makes great projectiles and straw Pack includes student instructions. Requires launcher, scissors, ruler, and
rocket nose cones. transparent tape, sold separately.
NX753748 Blue (1 lb)—$3.50 each Level: Elementary-High School
10 or more—$3.25 each NX735784—$19.95

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 Kites

A KaZoon Kites Teacher’s Guide

$113.95 You don’t have to play with lightning
to learn from kites! This guide shows how
value! to construct a tetrahedron kite and use it
to demonstrate many important principles:
KaZoon Kites – Getting Started Package lift, area and volume, density, forming
and testing a hypothesis, tetrahedral and
“Project on a string” usually indicates an inexpensive activity, and this is
polyhedral design, and more. Paperback/
no exception. This Getting Started package includes materials needed for 30
spiral-bound, 96 pages.
tetrahedron kites and the Dr. Zoon KaZoon Kite Video. Requires scissors and a
Level: Middle School-High School
ruler, sold separately.
The KaZoon Kites – GS Package includes the following products: NX759461—$24.95
• KaZoon Kite 30-Pack
• Dr. Zoon KaZoon Kite Video (DVD)
NX723613 KaZoon Kites – Getting Started Package—$99
Middle School-High School

Kite Twine
Polyester/cotton, roll of 300 feet.
NX751912—$2

Dr. Zoon KaZoon Kite Video

Watch as Dr. Zoon builds a
tetrahedron kite using items contained
in the Dr. Zoon KaZoon Kite kit, sold
separately. By following Dr. Zoon’s step-
by-step instructions, students learn how to
construct their kites for maximum success
aloft and are exposed to math and
science principles in the process. Closed-
captioned. Time: 38 minutes.
Level: Intermediate-High School
NX759747 DVD—$24.95

KaZoon Kite Kit Building Kites

Go fly a kite and discover the principles This great activity book integrates mathematics into kite building. These fun,
of flying in the same way the pioneers of flight challenging, hands-on kite projects provide opportunities for students to:
did. You will learn about flight while assembling • Follow and solve problems.
a flying machine that soars so easily you may • Express their creativity while planning and building usable models.
have trouble getting it down! This kit comes • Apply math as they enlarge patterns, determine measurements, and look for
complete with step-by-step instructions and relationships.
everything else you need except wind! • Continue to apply math as they estimate the altitude of their kites.
Level: Middle School-High School • Experience the satisfaction of seeing their kites fly.
Paperback, 65 pages.
NX756772 Kit—$6.95
Level: Middle School-High School
NX723626 30-Pack—$89
NX753173—$29
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Aerospace
A
$183.70
value!

Model Airplanes – Getting Started Package Model Airplanes Teacher’s Guide

Introduce aviation with rubber band-powered Need an angle of attack to teach
paper planes and watch class interest soar! This students science and technology
Getting Started package includes materials for 35 concepts? Just don the aviator glasses
students to build and fly their own Delta Dart. It also and have them build the Delta Dart model
comes with the Dr. Zoon Delta Dart Video. airplanes powered by rubber bands.
Requires a hobby knife and scissors, sold
separately.
Indoor Rubber Band Then, this guide’s activities will help them
understand forms of energy, aerodynamic
The Model Airplanes – GS Package includes the Motor Winder forces, initial velocity, how to design to
following products: Twist your rubber motors achieve specific kinds of performance,
• Delta Dart Model Airplane Kit 35-Pack faster with this 15-to-1 winder. and more.
• Model Airplane Sample Set Designed for indoor model The Model Airplanes Teacher’s
• Insta-Cure+ Glue (5 one-ounce bottles included) competitions, this handy Guide contains NSTA, NCTM, and ITEEA
• Indoor Rubber Band Motor Winder device will make easy work of standards addressed; teacher and student
• Dr. Zoon Delta Dart Video (DVD) winding your models for peak instructions for a variety of math, science,
NX723658 Model Airplanes – Getting Started performance. and engineering activities; pretests
Package—$160 NX757441—$32 and posttests; resource pages; and
Middle School-High School puzzles. Contains separate activities for
middle school and high school students.
Paperback/spiral-bound, 109 pages.
Level: Middle School-High School
NX759729—$24.95

D r. Zoon Delta
Dart Video
Join Dr. Zoon
as he builds a Delta
Delta Dart Model Airplane Kit Dart model plane,
Use this rubber band- talks about some
powered model airplane of the aeronautic
for Grades 4 and up. Pylon- principles involved,
mounted, paper-covered wings and gives some
give stable flight. Indoor or pointers on the
outdoor use. Wingspan of 11-1/2". construction
Requires a hobby knife, scissors, process. This is one high-flying video!
and glue, sold separately. Closed-captioned. Time: 21 minutes.
Pack includes enough Level: Middle School-High School
material to build 35 model NX759750 DVD—$24.95
Model Airplane Sample Set airplanes.
An excellent opportunity to preview six airplane NX757453 Kit—$5.50
models: Right Flyer, Delta Dart, Super Delta Dart, NX750187 35-Pack—$53
Flip Glider, Star Glider, and Shoebox R.O.G.
NX757449—$49
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 Hot-Air Balloons

Hot-Air Balloons Teacher’s Guide

Give your classroom curriculum a lift with
the Hot-Air Balloons Teacher’s Guide. Students
learn to calculate surface area and volume;
to analyze flights; and to discover how lift,
drag, buoyancy, and temperature affect hot-
air balloon flight. Paperback/spiral-bound, 94
pages.
Level: Middle School-High School
NX759614—$24.95

A
$498.95 Hot-Air Balloon Video
value! Hot-air balloons make great physics
experiments – and now it’s easier than ever
Hot-Air Balloons – Getting Started Package to succeed with this activity! This video leads
students through the process of cutting
Give your students a lift with hot-air balloons! This Getting Started package
and gluing the gores to construct their own
has everything needed to get your class started in hot-air balloons, including
Zoon Balloon. Then, they learn to inspect
materials for 30 students to each build their own hot-air balloons, launching
their balloons and keep them in top shape
equipment, and the Dr. Zoon Hot-Air Balloons Video.
for launch. Following this, students do a test
Requires a propane canister and scissors, sold separately.
launch with an indoor launcher, followed by
The Hot-Air Balloons – GS Package includes the following products:
the outdoor launch with a propane launcher.
• Zoon Balloon 30-Pack
The program also provides activities
• Inflation Station Launcher
for analyzing balloon flight, understanding
• Adventures in Lighter-Than-Air Flight
the physics of hot-air balloons, and varying
• Hot-Air Balloon Video (DVD)
volume. Closed-captioned.
NX735566 Hot-Air Balloons – Getting Started Package—$470
Level: Middle School-High School
Middle School-High School
NX759897 DVD—$24.95

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Aerospace
Inflation Station
Launcher
Building a hot-air
balloon is a great project
for students, but you
need a launcher to really
get the most out of the
activity. This hot-air balloon
launcher was designed for
the safest and easiest launch
possible. The launcher features
a cool-to-the-touch chimney and
a grill to block access to the flame. Zoon Balloon Class Pack II
The inflation guides make it a breeze This is a great way to introduce students to the principles
to hold the balloon in place while of lighter-than-air flight as well as the concepts of temperature,
filling. These guides hold the balloon density, and buoyancy. Each Hot-Air Balloon Kit provides
open, resulting in a faster inflation students with everything they need to make their own hot-
time – plus they keep hands from air balloon! Includes instructions, balloon construction paper,
drifting over the blast of hot air. a glue stick, and a balloon gore pattern. The hot-air balloon
The Inflation Station launches is approximately two feet in diameter. Requires launching
balloons ranging in size from two equipment, scissors, and tape, sold separately.
to nine feet. Also includes propane Packs include enough material for 10 or 30 students to
cylinder base, attached torch kit each make their own hot-air balloon.
and self-igniter, Adventures in Level: Middle School-High School
Lighter-Than-Air Flight book, and NX729609 Kit—$6.95
instructions. Requires a standard NX735565 10-Pack—$36.95
propane canister, sold separately. NX735564 30-Pack—$99
NX736094—$399
Adventures in Lighter-Than-Air Flight
A colorful and carefully researched
Propane Cylinder for Balloon Launcher journey through the history and science of
NX752100 (approximately 8" tall, 16.4 oz)—$5.50 lighter-than-air flight.
Students learn about Archimedes’
This item is deemed hazardous by the Department of Transportation; therefore, a
flat fee of $30 will be added for ground delivery. Shipping by air is prohibited. The principle, the density and lift of gases,
hazardous fee will be in addition to the regular shipping charges. atmospheric pressure, gravity, why air is
called a fluid, how airships and balloons
fly, and more. Includes science activities,
classroom discussion questions, and instructions for building
six-foot and nine-foot tissue paper hot-air balloons. Paperback,
Indoor Balloon Tester 15 pages.
Before the big Level: Middle School-High School
launch outside, wouldn’t NX757744—$4.95
it be nice to test 10 or more—$4.45 each
student balloons in the
confines of your school?
This innovative
launcher will test-fly hot-
air balloons safely and
effectively. Because the
unit runs on electricity,
you don’t have to worry
about fumes from the Glue Stick
unit. You will, however, need to have a heavy extension cord NX751913—$1
available (12 gauge recommended) for optimum performance. 10 or more—$.90 each
This unit is intended for indoor use only. For outdoor
launches, purchase the Pitsco Inflation Station Launcher.
Construction Paper 100 or more—$.85 each
Balloon and kite construction
NX713263—$99 paper in assorted colors.
NX751934 (100 sheets)—$12.95
NX753749 (480 sheets)—$59
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 Parachutes

Parachutes Teacher’s Guide

Parachuting has both a fun and
functional side. This guide pulls the rip
cord of possibilities by showing you
A and your students how to build and test
$99.90 parachutes to learn about acceleration,
value! speed, velocity, load, gravity, area, and a
bundle of calculations. Paperback/spiral-
bound, 116 pages.
Parachutes – Getting Started Package Level: Middle School-High School
Build and deploy parachutes with a variety of payloads and watch the NX759730—$24.95
excitement. This Getting Started package includes materials for 30 student
parachutes and the Dr. Zoon Parachutes Video. Requires scissors, sold separately.
The Parachutes – GS Package includes the following products:
• ChutePak II
• Rip Cord Parachute Drop
• Dr. Zoon Parachutes Video (DVD)
NX723659 Parachutes – Getting Started Package—$89
Middle School-High School

Rip Cord Parachute Drop

Get the drop on parachute activities –
the Rip Cord makes it easy to test student-
built parachutes without repeated trips up
a ladder! Dr. Zoon Parachutes Video
Build the device by following Watch as Dr. Zoon constructs a
assembly instructions and mount the parachute from tissue paper and tests
Rip Cord from a gym ceiling, classroom its performance. Plus, he’ll explain some
suspended ceiling, rim of a basketball of the connected principles. Use this or
hoop, or a 13' aluminum stand (sold similar designs for parachutes on bottle
separately). Then, attach the parachute rockets to help them stay in the air as long
on the chute grip and pull the string as possible! Closed-captioned. Time: 17
until it reaches the bumper where it is minutes.
automatically released! Level: Middle School-High School
Includes the parts and hardware to NX759784 DVD—$24.95
build the Rip Cord and 100 feet of twine.
NX732863—$29.95
NX732894 Rip Cord Stand, 13'—$155

ChutePak II
Pitsco’s ChutePak II contains materials for students to
explore the principles governing the design and use of parachutes.
Tissue paper, glue sticks, and all other necessary materials are
included for 30 students. Requires scissors, sold separately.
Level: Middle School-High School
NX723735—$45

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352 156
Numbers and Mosaics Set Letters Set
With loads of number and sign tiles, this big set is the This updated set now has more elements to help your
perfect way to start exploring early math concepts such as students learn the sounds of letters as well as their lowercase
addition, subtraction, and counting. The set also encourages and capital forms in a hands-on way. Also helps with other basic
number recognition, sorting, sequencing, and learning language, reading, and motor skills. Ages 3+.
mathematical symbols and concepts. The mosaic tiles enable
NX779530—$70.95
your students to learn about symmetry, shapes, colors, and
sequences. Comes with blue storage container, activity guide,
and four white building plates. Ages 3+.
NX779531—$121.95

1,176
843
Space and Airport Set
City Buildings Set With this set, children can investigate topics such as travel,
air-traffic control, space, aliens, and communicating with others.
This set enables children to design and build their own It includes elements for building a space shuttle, airplanes,
real-life city environment with houses, a supermarket, a post satellites, and much more. Minifigures and five illustrated
office, and much more. It is ideal for investigating and acting inspiration cards provide model and building ideas. Ages 4+.
out familiar patterns of city life. Includes fun elements such as
NX779335—$131.95I
a skateboard, Popsicles, and croissants, as well as minifigures
and four double-sided inspiration cards with model and building
ideas. Ages 4+.
NX779311—$101.95I

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934
Vehicles Set
A set for exploring a variety of vehicles, their functions, and
how they help keep the community on the move. Build a bus,
garbage truck, front loader, or ice cream truck and keep the
community people busy! Features minifigures and five double-
sided inspiration cards packed with model and building ideas.
Ages 4+.
NX779333—$101.95I

1081
Animals Set
With this set, children can learn all about animals and their
different habitats. It provides opportunities to build animals within
four different themes: desert, farm, underwater, and prehistoric.
Also includes five double-sided inspiration cards with model and
building ideas for each theme. Ages 4+.
NX779334—$101.95I

Fairytale and Historic Minifigure Set 227

This set features a variety of minifigures that enable children
to create and act out beloved fairy tales and popular themes.
Includes pirates, a witch and wizard, a king and queen, mine
workers, a mermaid and merman, and many more. Ages 4+.
NX779349—$49.95I

1490
Rescue Services Set
The Rescue Services Set includes enough elements to build
police and fire stations, a hospital, and all the vehicles required
to help. This set is ideal for exploring emotions related to people
who are in need, in danger, and committing crimes. Includes
minifigures and four double-sided inspiration cards packed with
model and building ideas. For ages 4+. 256
NX779314—$141.95I Community Minifigure Set
Add even more life to your bustling LEGO® town! This set
features indispensable people from everyday life in a community,
such as a postman, hospital staff, a mechanic, and many more.
Includes 22 minifigures plus a variety of accessories, such as
See page 1 for more information. food, animals, a laptop, a bicycle, and a backpack! Ages 4+.
NX779348—$49.95I
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Wheels Set
Combine this set with standard LEGO® bricks and let
children build all sorts of vehicles and add mobility to their
constructions. The set includes tires in four different sizes along
with plates, axles, and wheel hubs to make sets of wheels and
vehicle chassis for up to 12 different vehicles at the same time.
906 Ages 4+.
Harbor Set NX779387—$39.95
Use this set to dive deep into life on the harbor and let
children investigate a variety of topics, such as different types
of ships, loading and unloading cargo, and the purpose of a
lighthouse. The set provides four themes that can be built at
the same time: industrial harbor, beach life, harbor shops, and
shipyard. It features four 2.5" x 2.5" and five 2.5" x 5" building
plates for stable model building. Also includes five inspiration
cards with model and building ideas for each theme. Ages 4+.
NX779337—$121.95I
884
LEGO® Bricks Set
This set is perfect for creative play or adding to your existing
LEGO® sets. Includes nine fun colors in 11 different sizes. Ages 4+.
NX779384—$49.95I

144
DUPLO® Large Bulk Set
There’s a whole world of possibility open to your students
when they get their hands on the DUPLO® Large Bulk Set. This
set is excellent on its own or as a supplement to other DUPLO
sets and features 144 elements, including nonstandard bricks
with eyes, wings, and more. Your students will find unlimited
building potential while at the same time improving spatial
intelligence and expressive language skills. Ages 18 months+.
Colors of LEGO® elements may change.
NX779027—$43.95
Large Building Plates Set
Children need a foundation on which to build, and each
durable baseplate forms a solid base for all LEGO® building
bricks.
Includes one gray baseplate (38 cm x 38 cm), two green
baseplates (25 cm x 25 cm), and one blue baseplate (25 cm x 25
DUPLO® Building Plates cm). Ages 8+.
Two large 38 cm x 38 cm (15" x 15") LEGO® DUPLO® stud NX779286—$29.95
building plates provide the perfect foundation for a preschooler’s
creativity. Ages 4+.
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 Storage A.

B.

C.

Stackable Storage Bin

These sturdy plastic storage bins will come in handy
Small Parts Storage Cabinets in any classroom, especially one with thousands of small
These sturdy storage cabinets are perfect for small LEGO® LEGO® parts. Use for separating bricks by color or shape
parts. In fact, they are the exact cabinets used by the LEGO or for storing items like battery boxes, leads, batteries,
Education customer service department! The cabinets stack NXT Intelligent Bricks, and tires. The bins’ sturdy one-piece
securely or can be mounted to the wall using handy precut keyhole construction is rust- and corrosion-proof, so your stored
slots. The drawers of the cabinets are transparent and dividable, items will be safe for years. The bins stack securely atop
which makes part identification and organization a snap. The each other and store on shelves, carts, or under tables.
drawers also feature finger-grip pulls for easy access and rear- Molded from high-density polypropylene, the bins are
stop tabs to prevent the drawers from falling out and spilling the resistant to weak acids and alkalis. Available in three sizes,
contents. The 64-drawer unit provides excellent small parts storage. yellow only.
NX991186 64-Drawer Cabinet (Overall dimensions: 20" x 15" x 6". A. NX991138 (14-3/4" x 8-1/4" x 7")—$13
Drawer size: 2" x 1-1/2" x 5-1/2". )—$35 B. NX991137 (10-7/8" x 5-1/2" x 5")—$7
NX991185 44-Drawer Cabinet (Overall dimensions: 20" x 16" x 6". C. NX991136 (7-3/8" x 4-1/8" x 3")—$3
Drawer sizes: Smaller drawers are 2" x 1-1/2" x 5-1/2".
Larger drawers are 4-3/8" x 2" x 5 1/2".)—$35

X-Large Blue Storage Bin

This stackable large bin is great for most LEGO® Education
sets. The transparent lid snaps into place and stays put. Bin
measures 16.5" x 12" x 10".
NX209840—$18
NX779840 (set of 6)—$99.95

Heavy-Duty Utility Cart

Do you ever find yourself trying to move stacks of LEGO®
Education sets from one classroom to another, afraid you’ll
drop a set and lose its contents in the hallway? Or have you
ever thought about making your LEGO curriculum more mobile,
able to be shared with other teachers and students in other
disciplines? Then this cart is perfect for you! Stack all of your
sets, activity packs, extra parts, books, and other storage bins on
this Rubbermaid cart, and your worries will be over. With heavy-
duty casters and four-inch lips around both shelves, the contents
Medium Storage Bin of the cart stay securely in place. Roll it from one classroom to
A smaller version of the X-Large Storage Bin, this medium another, from a classroom to the gym for after-school projects, or
bin measures 16.5" x 12" x 6". simply use it in your classroom as a storage and distribution aid.
NX779001 Blue—$9 The cart measures 17-7/8" x 39-1/4" x 33".
NX991319 Gray—$9 NX991176—$175.95
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Spare Parts 93
NX970603—$10

Tools, Resources, and Parts

2 x 2 Angle Plate 4M Cross Axles
NX970612—$10
NX970036 (gray, 25 pcs)—$10

Levers and Half Beams Connector Pegs with Friction

NX970132—$12 NX970604—$10

5M Cross Axles

NX970613—$10
Lift Arm
NX970030 (gray, 50 pcs)—$10 C onnector Pegs
with Friction 3M – Black
NX970605—$10 6M Cross Axles
NX970614—$10
2 M Friction Snap Small Half Beam
NX970043 (gray, 100 pcs)—$10
with Cross Hole
NX991337—$10
C onnector Pegs
with Cross Axles 7M Cross Axles
NX970606—$10 NX991329—$10

Lever Arm
NX970039 (gray, 50 pcs)—$10
Connector Pegs with Knobs 8M Cross Axles
NX970607—$10 NX970615—$10

Specialty Connector Pegs Connector Pegs 1-1/2M

Large Tire and Hub NX970130—$10 NX970608—$10
10M Cross Axles
NX970047 (pkg of 2 tires, NX970616—$10
2 hubs)—$10

C onnector Pegs with 2 M Cross Axles

Friction 3M – Blue with Grooves 12M Cross Axles
NX970617—$10
NX970131—$10 NX970609—$10

1 x 2 Plates with Slides 3M Cross Axles Cross Axles with Knobs
NX970600—$10 NX970610—$10 NX970611—$10
Technic Specialty Beams
NX970133—$12

1/2 Bushings Axle Extenders 5.5 Cross Axles

NX970601—$10 NX970618—$10 NX970127—$10

Half Beams with Curve Bushings Catches 9M Cross Axles

NX970129—$12 NX970602—$10 NX970619—$10 NX970128—$10
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 40-Tooth Gears Pulleys Universal Joints
NX970627—$10 NX970630—$10 NX970665—$10
25X

Cam Wheel
NX991333—$10

Cross Blocks Bricks with Cross Holes

NX970628—$10 NX970631—$10

Yellow Band
NX970004—$10
25X

Technic Triangle 1 x 2 Technic Bricks

NX991332—$10 Catches with Cross Holes NX970632—$10
NX970629—$10

Red Band
8-Tooth Spur Gears NX970121—$10
NX970620—$10
1 x 4 Technic Bricks
NX970633—$10

12-Tooth Conical Wheels Air Storage Tanks

NX970621—$10 NX970125—$15
Gear Blocks
1 x 6 Technic Bricks NX970646—$10
2 x 2 Skid Plates NX970634—$10
16-Tooth Gears NX970639—$10
NX970622—$10

1 x 8 Technic Bricks
Gear Casings NX970635—$10 9 -Volt Motor
2 0-Tooth Double NX970641—$10 with Gear Reduction
Conical Wheels Motors may vary in
NX970623—$10 color.
NX775225—$17.95
1 x 10 Technic Bricks LIMITED QUANTITY
NX970636—$10
O-Ring and Pulley Wheels
1 2-Tooth Black Double NX970660—$10
Conical Wheels
NX991327—$10

1 x 12 Technic Bricks 1 x 2 Lamp Brick 9V

NX970637—$10 NX970005 (white, 2 pcs)—$10
Steering Wheels
24-Tooth Crown Gears NX970662—$10
NX970624—$10

1 x 16 Technic Bricks
NX970638—$10 2X
24-Tooth Gears Shock Absorber Turntables
NX970625—$10 NX970028 (gray/black, 10 pcs)—$10 NX991330—$12
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Spare Parts 95
5X

Tools, Resources, and Parts

5X

5X

5X

5X

5X

Studless Technic Beams

NX991402—$12

5X

15X
5X 15X

5X Technic Beams with Snaps

5X NX991404—$12
NXT Connector Cables
5X
5X Use this cable pack to supplement your cable selection.
5X 5X Includes one .2M cable, two .5M cables, and four .35M cables.
NX991781—$10
Technic Angle Beams 5X
NX991403—$12 5X NXT Extended Connector Cables Set
This set contains one each of the following lengths:
5X • 12 cm (4.75") – extra short
5X
• 16 cm (6.3") – short
• 70 cm (27.6") – long
• 90 cm (35.4") – extra long
Technic Cross Blocks NX991534—$6.50
NX991405—$12

NXT Conversion Cable

With this cable, you can use your legacy RCX sensors and
Tire Pack motors with the NXT Intelligent Brick! Three of these cables are
NX970113—$10 1 x 2 Red Bricks also included in the 979797 LEGO® MINDSTORMS® Education NXT
NX970008 (50 pcs)—$10 Base Set.
NX770323 (pkg of 3)—$10

1 x 2 Blue Plates
NX970009 (100 pcs)—$10
128 mm 25X
1X
Small Wide Tire & Hub Bobbins
NX991331—$10 NX970643—$10
256 mm
3X
100X 1X 100X
1,280 MM Connecting Leads Chain Links
NX970115—$10
NX970645—$10
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AC Charger...............................................................................................................................................37 Catapult ................................................................................................................................................... 65
Advancing with Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Activity Pack........... 59 Catapult Video...................................................................................................................................... 65
Advancing with Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Catapults Getting Started Package.................................................................................... 65
Getting Started Package....................................................................................................60 Catapults Teacher’s Guide......................................................................................................... 65
Advancing with Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Catches...................................................................................................................................................... 93
Getting Started Package with Professional Development......................60 Catches with Cross Holes........................................................................................................... 94
Adventure Stories WeDo Extension Activity Pack.......................................................11 CD Wheel Inserts.................................................................................................................................67
Adventures in Lighter-Than-Air Flight Book....................................................................87 CD Wheels................................................................................................................................................67
Air Storage Tanks................................................................................................................................ 94 Chain Breaker Tool............................................................................................................................ 53
Alien Encounter Terrain Mats.................................................................................................... 35 Chain Links.............................................................................................................................................. 95
Alligator Clips..........................................................................................................................................75 Chenille Stems (pipe cleaners).................................................................................................71
Amazing Mechanisms WeDo Extension Activity Pack.............................................11 Chevy Template................................................................................................................................... 69
Angle Plate.............................................................................................................................................. 93 ChutePak II.............................................................................................................................................. 88
Animals Set.............................................................................................................................................90 City Buildings Set............................................................................................................................... 89
Art Straws for Structures.................................................................................................................71 Clamshell PC with Windows 7....................................................................................................13
Assorted Food Coloring................................................................................................................55 Classroom Activities for the Busy Teacher: NXT Book......................................... 34
Axle Extenders...................................................................................................................................... 93 Clear Straws..............................................................................................................................................71

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Axles............................................................................................................................................................. 93 Codatex RFID Sensor ................................................................................................................... 22
Balldriver Hex Keys........................................................................................................................... 53 Community Minifigure Set...........................................................................................................90
Balloon Car Explore-A-Pak.........................................................................................................69 Conical Wheels.................................................................................................................................... 94
Balloon Construction Paper........................................................................................................87 Connecting Leads............................................................................................................................. 95
Balloon Tester.........................................................................................................................................87 Connector Pegs.................................................................................................................................. 93
Band............................................................................................................................................................. 94 Construct a Catapult Book......................................................................................................... 65
Base Plates...............................................................................................................................................91 Construction Paper............................................................................................................................87
Base Set, MINDSTORMS.................................................................................................................16 Convertible PC with Windows 7................................................................................................13
Basic Mousetrap Vehicle Kit......................................................................................................66 Conveyor Belt Links.......................................................................................................................... 95
Batteries Crane ......................................................................................................................................................... 68
12V Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack.................................................................... 48 Crane Video............................................................................................................................................ 68
AA Batteries....................................................................................................................................79 Cranes Book...........................................................................................................................................73
Battery Holder............................................................................................................................. 52 Cross Axles.............................................................................................................................................. 93
NiMH Battery Pack Charger............................................................................................. 48 Cross Blocks.......................................................................................................................................... 94
NXT Rechargeable AC Battery.......................................................................................37 Crown Gears.......................................................................................................................................... 94

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NXT Rechargeable DC Battery .....................................................................................37 Cutter........................................................................................................................................................... 96
Power Functions Battery Box............................................................................................61 Datalogging Activities for the Busy Teacher Book................................................... 34
Power Functions Rechargeable Battery Box........................................................61 DC Charger......................................................................................................................................37, 96
Battery Pack........................................................................................................................................... 48 DC Motors.................................................................................................................................................77
Battery Pack Charger..................................................................................................................... 48 Deep Space Terraformers Camp-on-a-Disk................................................................. 28
Beams........................................................................................................................................................93-95 Delta Dart.................................................................................................................................................. 85
Bins, Storage.......................................................................................................................................... 92 Delta Dart Video.................................................................................................................................. 85
Blank CDs..................................................................................................................................................67 Differential Gear.................................................................................................................................. 94
Bluetooth Dongle.................................................................................................................................37 Differential Gear Casing............................................................................................................... 94
Bobbins...................................................................................................................................................... 95 Doc Fizzix’s Mousetrap Powered Cars & Boats Book............................................67
Bricks............................................................................................................................................91, 94-95 Dodge Template................................................................................................................................. 69
Bricks with Cross Holes................................................................................................................. 94 Double Conical Wheels................................................................................................................. 94
Bridge Book.............................................................................................................................................70 Dr. Zoon Videos
Bridges Book..........................................................................................................................................73 Delta Dart........................................................................................................................................ 85
Brutus Robotic Arm.......................................................................................................................... 54 KaZoon Kite................................................................................................................................... 84
Building Kites Book........................................................................................................................... 84 Maglev...............................................................................................................................................80
Building Plates........................................................................................................................................91 Parachutes..................................................................................................................................... 88
Building Toothpick Bridges Book...........................................................................................72 Straw Rocket................................................................................................................................ 82
Bulk Set, DUPLO....................................................................................................................................91 Straw Structures..........................................................................................................................70
Bullet Trains Video...............................................................................................................................81 Structures DVD Series.............................................................................................................71
Bushings.................................................................................................................................................... 93 SunEzoon.........................................................................................................................................76
Button Head Cap Screws............................................................................................................ 52 Toothpick Bridges.....................................................................................................................72
Cable Ties................................................................................................................................................96 DUPLO Building Plates.....................................................................................................................91
Cam Wheel.............................................................................................................................................. 94 DUPLO Large Bulk Set.....................................................................................................................91

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Early Simple Machines Getting Started Package Straw Structures..........................................................................................................................70
with Professional Development..................................................................................... 58 SunEzoon Cars............................................................................................................................76
Early Simple Machines III Activity Pack............................................................................ 58 SunZoon Lite..................................................................................................................................77
Early Simple Machines Set III................................................................................................... 58 T-Bot II.................................................................................................................................................55
Early Structures Set.......................................................................................................................... 58 Toothpick Bridges.....................................................................................................................72
Eco-Wind Gen........................................................................................................................................79 Trebuchets..................................................................................................................................... 64
Eco-Wind Gen Getting Started Package.........................................................................79 Wind Energy...................................................................................................................................78
Eco-Wind Gen Video ......................................................................................................................79 Glasses, Safety..................................................................................................................................... 96
Educate NXT Book............................................................................................................................ 34 Glue Stick..................................................................................................................................................87
Electric Energy Prop Racer.........................................................................................................79 Green City Challenge Combo Pack.....................................................................................18

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E-Motor.........................................................................................................................................................61 Green City Challenge Getting Started I Package ...................................................18
Energy Display...............................................................................................................................19, 62 Half Beams with Curve.................................................................................................................. 93
Energy Storage.............................................................................................................................19, 62 Harbor Set..................................................................................................................................................91
Engineering with LabVIEW: High School Robotics Activities.......................... 44 Heavy-Duty Tubing Cutter........................................................................................................... 96

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Exploratorium Guide to Scale and Structure Book...................................................71 Heavy-Duty Utility Cart................................................................................................................... 92
Fairytale and Historic Minifigure Set...................................................................................90 Hex Keys................................................................................................................................................... 96
Fan..................................................................................................................................................................78 HiTec Servo Horn................................................................................................................................ 52
Flat Toothpicks......................................................................................................................................73 HiTechnic
Flexible Tubing......................................................................................................................................55 Acceleration Sensor............................................................................................................... 22
Fold & Race Ramp............................................................................................................................69 Angle Sensor.................................................................................................................................25
Fold-N-Roll Racer .............................................................................................................................69 Color Sensor ............................................................................................................................... 22
Fold-N-Roll Vehicles Teacher’s Guide...............................................................................69 Compass Sensor...................................................................................................................... 23
Food Coloring........................................................................................................................................55 DC Motor Controller................................................................................................................ 48
Ford Template.......................................................................................................................................69 EOPD Sensor.................................................................................................................................24

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Friction Snap with Cross Hole.................................................................................................. 93 Gyro Sensor .................................................................................................................................24
Gaming Controller, Logitech......................................................................................................47 IRLink Sensor ............................................................................................................................. 23
Gear Blocks............................................................................................................................................ 94 IRReceiver Sensor.....................................................................................................................25
Gear Casings......................................................................................................................................... 94 IRSeeker Sensor........................................................................................................................ 23
Gear Font...................................................................................................................................................77 Magnetic Sensor........................................................................................................................24
Gear Reduction Motor................................................................................................................... 94 Sensor Multiplexer...........................................................................................................25, 48
Gear, Differential.................................................................................................................................. 94 Servo Controller......................................................................................................................... 48
Gear, Worm............................................................................................................................................. 94 Touch Sensor Multiplexer............................................................................................21, 48
Gears............................................................................................................................................................ 94 Hook-and-Loop Fastener............................................................................................................. 96
Generator, Wind....................................................................................................................................78 Hot-Air Balloon Video...................................................................................................................... 86
Getting Started Packages Hot-Air Balloons Getting Started Package.................................................................... 86
Advancing with Simple and Getting Started Packages – Hot-Air Balloons Teacher’s Guide.......................................................................................... 86

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Motorized Mechanisms..............................................................................................60 Hydraulic Syringe................................................................................................................................55
Catapults......................................................................................................................................... 65 Indoor Balloon Tester.......................................................................................................................87
Early Simple Machines......................................................................................................... 58 Indoor Rubber Band Motor Winder..................................................................................... 85
Eco-Wind Gen..............................................................................................................................79 Inflation Station Launcher.............................................................................................................87
Green City Challenge..............................................................................................................18 Infrared Electronic Ball................................................................................................................... 23
Hot-Air Balloons.......................................................................................................................... 86 Intelligent Control Activity Pack...............................................................................................47
Introducing Simple and Motorized Mechanisms............................................60 Intelligent Control Pack..................................................................................................................47
KaZoon Kites................................................................................................................................ 84 Intelligent Control Software.........................................................................................................47
LEGO Education WeDo Robotics................................................................................. 10 Introducing Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Activity Pack..................... 59
Maglev Vehicles.........................................................................................................................80 Introducing Simple and Motorized Mechanisms
MINDSTORMS Education ROBOTC............................................................................ 29 Getting Started Package....................................................................................................60
MINDSTORMS Education Robotics Engineering I..........................................30 Introducing Simple and Motorized Mechanisms

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MINDSTORMS Education Robotics Engineering II.........................................30 Getting Started Package with Professional Development......................60
Model Airplanes......................................................................................................................... 85 Junior Solar Sprint Panel...............................................................................................................75
Mousetrap Vehicles................................................................................................................66 KaZoon Kite Kit.................................................................................................................................... 84
Parachutes..................................................................................................................................... 88 KaZoon Kite Video............................................................................................................................. 84
Robot Science............................................................................................................................. 28 KaZoon Kites Getting Started Package........................................................................... 84
Robotics Engineering I.........................................................................................................30 KaZoon Kites Teacher’s Guide................................................................................................ 84
Robotics Engineering II........................................................................................................30 Kep Nuts.................................................................................................................................................... 52
Solar Vehicles...............................................................................................................................74 Kite Twine................................................................................................................................................. 84
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Klean Klay........................................................................................................................................64, 83 Mats, Activity........................................................................................................................................... 35
LabVIEW Education Edition....................................................................................................... 43 Measuring Tape................................................................................................................................... 68
LabVIEW Education Edition with MINDSTORMS and TETRIX Medium Storage Bins...................................................................................................................... 92
Value Packs................................................................................................................................... 44 MINDSTORMS Education Posters......................................................................................... 36
Lamp Brick 9V...................................................................................................................................... 94 Model Airplane Sample Set....................................................................................................... 85
Large Building Plates Set...............................................................................................................91 Model Airplanes Getting Started Package.................................................................... 85
Large Bulk Set, DUPLO....................................................................................................................91 Model Airplanes Teacher’s Guide......................................................................................... 85
Large Tire and Hub........................................................................................................................... 93 Model Bridges Book.........................................................................................................................73
Leads, Connecting............................................................................................................................ 95 Modern Marvels: Bullet Trains Video.....................................................................................81
LEGO Bricks Set....................................................................................................................................91 Motor 280..................................................................................................................................................77
LEGO MINDSTORMS Motor 385...................................................................................................................................................77
Education Base Sets with TETRIX...............................................................................40 Motor 500..................................................................................................................................................77
Education NXT Base Set.......................................................................................................16 Motor Mount........................................................................................................................................... 52
Education NXT Software 2.1................................................................................................17 Motor Power Cable........................................................................................................................... 52
Education NXT Value Packs.............................................................................................30 Motor Winder for Rubber Bands............................................................................................ 85
Education Resource Set.......................................................................................................17 Motor with Gear Reduction, 9V............................................................................................... 94
Education Sets Plus Sensors............................................................................................31 Motors..........................................................................................................................................................77
Education with LabVIEW Value Packs..................................................................... 43 Mousetrap Powered Cars & Boats Book..........................................................................67
LabVIEW Education Edition with MINDSTORMS and TETRIX Mousetrap Vehicle Video............................................................................................................. 66
Value Packs.......................................................................................................................... 44 Mousetrap Vehicles Getting Started Package........................................................... 66
MINDSTORMS and TETRIX Value Packs.................................................................40 Mousetrap Vehicles Teacher’s Guide................................................................................. 66
MINDSTORMS Energy Parts Pack.................................................................................19 Mousetraps..............................................................................................................................................67
Physics by Design with NXT MINDSTORMS Book.......................................... 34 MTV Book..................................................................................................................................................67
Posters...............................................................................................................................................36 MTV Kit.........................................................................................................................................................67

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ROBOTC Getting Started Package............................................................................ 29 Multi Nut Pliers...................................................................................................................................... 96
ROBOTC Programming for LEGO MINDSTORMS and TETRIX NiMH Battery Pack Charger...................................................................................................... 48
Online Training................................................................................................................... 45 Numbers and Mosaics Set......................................................................................................... 89
ROBOTC with MINDSTORMS and TETRIX Value Packs.............................. 45 NXT
ROBOTC: Curriculum for LEGO MINDSTORMS Education Accessories............................................................................................................................37, 95
with TETRIX........................................................................................................................... 45 Base Set.............................................................................................................................................16
Robotics Engineering I Curriculum.............................................................................27 Bluetooth Dongle.......................................................................................................................37
Robotics Engineering I Getting Started Package..........................................30 Classroom Activities for the Busy Teacher: NXT Book................................ 34
Robotics Engineering II Curriculum............................................................................27 Color Sensor...................................................................................................................................21
Robotics Engineering II Getting Started Package.........................................30 Connector Cables.............................................................................................................37, 95
STEM 2 with Vernier and LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Book....................... 33 Conversion Cable..............................................................................................................37, 95
STEM with Vernier and LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Book........................... 33 Educate NXT Book.................................................................................................................. 34
Teaching ROBOTC for LEGO MINDSTORMS...................................................... 29 Extended Connector Cables Set..........................................................................37, 95
Vernier and MINDSTORMS Science Bundles..................................................... 33 Intelligent Brick............................................................................................................................37
Young Inventor’s Project with LEGO MINDSTORMS Education Interactive Servo Motor.........................................................................................................37
NXT Book............................................................................................................................... 34 Light Sensor..................................................................................................................................20
LEGO USB Hub......................................................................................................................................12 Online Professional Development................................................................................27
Letters Set................................................................................................................................................ 89 Physics by Design with NXT MINDSTORMS Book.......................................... 34
Lever Arm................................................................................................................................................. 93 Rechargeable AC Battery...................................................................................................37
Levers and Half Beams................................................................................................................. 93 Rechargeable DC Battery ................................................................................................37
Levitator .....................................................................................................................................................81 Software 2.1......................................................................................................................................17
Lift Arm........................................................................................................................................................ 93 Sound Sensor..............................................................................................................................20
Linear Actuators..................................................................................................................................96 STEM 2 with Vernier and LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Book....................... 33

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Logitech Gaming Controller.......................................................................................................47 STEM with Vernier and LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Book........................... 33
Maglev Kit...................................................................................................................................................81 Temperature Sensor.................................................................................................................21
Maglev Track............................................................................................................................................81 Touch Sensor.................................................................................................................................21
Maglev Track, Additional Section............................................................................................81 Ultrasonic Sensor......................................................................................................................20
Maglev Vehicles Getting Started Package....................................................................80 Value Packs...................................................................................................................................30
Maglev Vehicles Teacher’s Guide.........................................................................................80 Vernier Sensor Adapter for NXT.................................................................................... 33
Maglev Video.........................................................................................................................................80 Video Trainer 2.0.........................................................................................................................27
Magnetic Mousetrap Vehicle ...................................................................................................67 Young Inventor’s Project with LEGO MINDSTORMS Education
Mass Plates............................................................................................................................................. 64 NXT Book............................................................................................................................... 34

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On/Off Switch......................................................................................................................................... 52 Rescue Services Set........................................................................................................................90
O-Ring and Pulley Wheels.......................................................................................................... 94 Resource Set, MINDSTORMS......................................................................................................17
Outlet Multiplier, PowerSquid.....................................................................................................37 Rip Cord Parachute Drop............................................................................................................ 88
Paper Bridges: Strength Through Form, an Illustrated Rip Cord Stand.................................................................................................................................... 88
Teacher’s Manual........................................................................................................................71 Robot Science featuring Data Logging............................................................................ 28
Paper Racers.........................................................................................................................................69 Robot Science Getting Started Package....................................................................... 28
Parachutes Getting Started Package................................................................................ 88 Robot Science Getting Started Package with
Parachutes Teacher’s Guide..................................................................................................... 88 Professional Development................................................................................................ 28
Parachutes Video............................................................................................................................... 88 ROBOTC Programming for LEGO MINDSTORMS and
Permatex Super Lube.....................................................................................................................96 TETRIX Online Training......................................................................................................... 45
Physics by Design with NXT MINDSTORMS Book.................................................... 34 ROBOTC Software............................................................................................................................. 29
Physics with Robotics Book....................................................................................................... 34 ROBOTC Software and 24-Seat License......................................................................... 29
Pipe Cleaners..........................................................................................................................................71 ROBOTC with MINDSTORMS and TETRIX Value Packs....................................... 45
Pitsco Bridge Book............................................................................................................................70 ROBOTC: Curriculum for LEGO MINDSTORMS Education
Pivot Bearing.......................................................................................................................................... 52 with TETRIX.................................................................................................................................... 45
Plastic Straws for Structures........................................................................................................71 Robotic Arm Trainer and Software....................................................................................... 54
Plastic Tubing.........................................................................................................................................55 Robotics Activity Mat....................................................................................................................... 35
Plates........................................................................................................................................................... 95 Robotics Base Set...............................................................................................................................16
Plates with Slides................................................................................................................................ 93 Robotics Engineering I Curriculum.......................................................................................27
Play Soccer WeDo Extension Activity Pack.....................................................................11 Robotics Engineering I Getting Started Package....................................................30
Pneumatic Switch..............................................................................................................................96 Robotics Engineering II Curriculum......................................................................................27
Pneumatic Syringe.............................................................................................................................55 Robotics Engineering II Getting Started Package..................................................30
Pneumatic T-Pieces..........................................................................................................................96 Robotics Projects Mat.................................................................................................................... 35
Pneumatics Activity Pack.............................................................................................................63 Robotics Resource Set....................................................................................................................17
Pneumatics Add-On Set...............................................................................................................63 Robotics Software............................................................................................................................. 29
Pneumatics Add-On Value Pack............................................................................................63 Rooster R/C Robot............................................................................................................................ 54
Pneumatics Parts Pack.................................................................................................................96 Round Toothpicks...............................................................................................................................73
Polyhedra Poster..................................................................................................................................71 Rubber Band Motor Winder....................................................................................................... 85
Power Functions Rubber Bands................................................................................................................................77, 96

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Battery Box.......................................................................................................................................61 Rubbermaid Utility Cart................................................................................................................. 92
Extension Wire..............................................................................................................................61 Safety Glasses...................................................................................................................................... 96
IR Receiver.......................................................................................................................................61 Sceneries Set..........................................................................................................................................12
IR Remote Control.....................................................................................................................61 Science and Math for Technology Book.........................................................................60
IR Speed Remote Control....................................................................................................61 Sensors
Light...............................................................................................................................................12, 61 Codatex RFID Sensor .......................................................................................................... 22
M-Motor......................................................................................................................................12, 61 HiTechnic Acceleration Sensor...................................................................................... 22
Rechargeable Battery Box..................................................................................................61 HiTechnic Angle Sensor.......................................................................................................25
XL-Motor.............................................................................................................................................61 HiTechnic Color Sensor ..................................................................................................... 22
Power House...........................................................................................................................................75 HiTechnic Compass Sensor............................................................................................. 23
Power Strip...............................................................................................................................................37 HiTechnic EOPD Sensor.......................................................................................................24
PowerSquid 5 Outlet Multiplier.................................................................................................37 HiTechnic Gyro Sensor ........................................................................................................24
Precision Straws.................................................................................................................................. 83 HiTechnic IRLink Sensor ................................................................................................... 23
Programming Software.................................................................................................................. 29 HiTechnic IRReceiver Sensor...........................................................................................25
Prop Racer Kit........................................................................................................................................79 HiTechnic IRSeeker Sensor.............................................................................................. 23
Propane Cylinder for Balloon Launcher............................................................................87 HiTechnic Magnetic Sensor...............................................................................................24
Pulley Wheels and O-Ring.......................................................................................................... 94 HiTechnic Sensor Multiplexer..................................................................................25, 48

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Pulleys......................................................................................................................................................... 94 HiTechnic Touch Sensor Multiplexer...................................................................21, 48
Race Against Time Mat................................................................................................................. 35 MINDSTORMS Education Set Plus Color Sensor..............................................31
Ray Catcher Solar Panel...............................................................................................................75 MINDSTORMS Education Set Plus Light Sensor................................................31
Ray Catcher Sprint.............................................................................................................................75 MINDSTORMS Education Set Plus Sound Sensor............................................31
Ray Catcher Sprint Deluxe Solar ..........................................................................................75 MINDSTORMS Education Set Plus Temperature Sensor.............................31
Ray Catcher Video.............................................................................................................................74 MINDSTORMS Education Set Plus Touch Sensor.............................................31
Rechargeable NiMH Battery Pack....................................................................................... 48 NXT Color Sensor.......................................................................................................................21
Red Band.................................................................................................................................................. 94 NXT Light Sensor......................................................................................................................20
Renewable Energy Activity Pack........................................................................................... 62 NXT Sound Sensor...................................................................................................................20
Renewable Energy Add-On Set......................................................................................19, 62 NXT Temperature Sensor.....................................................................................................21
Renewable Energy Add-On Value Pack.......................................................................... 62 NXT Touch Sensor......................................................................................................................21
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NXT Ultrasonic Sensor..........................................................................................................20 SunEzoon Cars Getting Started Package.......................................................................76
Vernier Sensor Adapter for NXT....................................................................................33 SunEzoon Cars Teacher’s Guide............................................................................................76
WeDo Motion Sensor...............................................................................................................12 SunEzoon Solar Car..........................................................................................................................76
WeDo Tilt Sensor.........................................................................................................................12 SunEzoon Video...................................................................................................................................76
Servo Extension................................................................................................................................... 52 SunZoon Lite...........................................................................................................................................76
Servo Horn, HiTec............................................................................................................................... 52 SunZoon Lite Getting Started Package............................................................................77
Servo Y Connector............................................................................................................................ 52 Super Bridge Video...........................................................................................................................70
Servo, 180-degree.............................................................................................................................. 52 Switch Mounting Bracket............................................................................................................. 52
Shaft Encoder Cables.................................................................................................................... 48 Switch On! Electronic Building Block Set.........................................................................79
Shock Absorber................................................................................................................................... 94 Switch, On/Off........................................................................................................................................ 52
Siege Machines Book..................................................................................................................... 65 Switch, Pneumatic............................................................................................................................. 96

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Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Base Set............................................................ 59 Syringe, Hydraulic...............................................................................................................................55
Skid Plates............................................................................................................................................... 94 Table Fan....................................................................................................................................................78
Small Half Beam.................................................................................................................................. 93 Tank Template....................................................................................................................................... 69
Small Motors............................................................................................................................................77 Tape Measure....................................................................................................................................... 68
Small Parts Storage Cabinets.................................................................................................. 92 Tape Measure Racers..................................................................................................................... 68
Small Wide Tire & Hub.................................................................................................................... 95 T-Bot II Getting Started Package............................................................................................55
Socket Head Cap Screws........................................................................................................... 52 T-Bot II Hydraulic Arm.......................................................................................................................55
Solar Designer Pack.........................................................................................................................77 T-Bot II Teacher’s Guide.................................................................................................................55
Solar Designer’s Car.........................................................................................................................77 T-Bot II Video...........................................................................................................................................55
Solar Mini Panel with Alligator Clips.....................................................................................77 Teacher’s Guides
Solar Mini Panels.................................................................................................................................77 Catapults......................................................................................................................................... 65
Solar Panels.....................................................................................................................19, 62, 75, 77 Fold-N-Roll Vehicles............................................................................................................... 69
Solar Vehicle............................................................................................................................................76 Hot-Air Balloons.......................................................................................................................... 86
Solar Vehicles Book...........................................................................................................................74 KaZoon Kites................................................................................................................................ 84
Solar Vehicles Getting Started Package..........................................................................74 Maglev Vehicles.........................................................................................................................80
Solar Vehicles Teacher’s Guide................................................................................................74 Model Airplanes......................................................................................................................... 85
Solar Wheels...........................................................................................................................................77 Mousetrap Vehicles................................................................................................................ 66
Space and Airport Set.................................................................................................................... 89 Parachutes..................................................................................................................................... 88
Specialty Connector Pegs.......................................................................................................... 93 Solar Vehicles...............................................................................................................................74
Spools (bobbins)................................................................................................................................. 95 Straw Rockets.............................................................................................................................. 82
Spur Gears.............................................................................................................................................. 94 Straw Structures..........................................................................................................................70
Square Toothpicks..............................................................................................................................73 SunEzoon Cars............................................................................................................................76
Stackable Storage Bins................................................................................................................. 92 T-Bot II.................................................................................................................................................55
Steering Wheels.................................................................................................................................. 94 Toothpick Bridges.....................................................................................................................72
STEM 2 with Vernier and LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Book................................ 33 Trebuchets..................................................................................................................................... 64
STEM with Vernier and LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Book..................................... 33 Wind Energy...................................................................................................................................78
Storage Teaching ROBOTC for LEGO MINDSTORMS................................................................ 29
Medium Storage Bins............................................................................................................ 92 Technic Angle Beams..................................................................................................................... 95
Small Parts Storage Cabinets......................................................................................... 92 Technic Beams with Snaps........................................................................................................ 95
Stackable Storage Bins....................................................................................................... 92 Technic Bricks....................................................................................................................................... 94
X-Large Blue Storage Bin................................................................................................... 92 Technic Cross Blocks...................................................................................................................... 95
Storage Bins........................................................................................................................................... 82 Technic Specialty Beams............................................................................................................. 93
Straw Rocket Class Pack............................................................................................................. 83 Technic Triangle................................................................................................................................... 94
Straw Rocket Launcher................................................................................................................. 82 Terraformers Camp-on-a-Disk................................................................................................. 28
Straw Rocket Video.......................................................................................................................... 82 TETRIX
Straw Rockets Getting Started Package........................................................................ 82 Angles................................................................................................................................................50
Straw Rockets Teacher’s Guide.............................................................................................. 82 Axle Hubs..........................................................................................................................................51
Straw Structures Getting Started Package....................................................................70 Axle Set Collars............................................................................................................................51
Straw Structures Teacher’s Guide..........................................................................................70 Axle Spacers...................................................................................................................................51
Straw Structures Video....................................................................................................................70 Axles......................................................................................................................................................51
Straws............................................................................................................................................................71 Bronze Bushings..........................................................................................................................51
String............................................................................................................................................................ 84 Chain with Links......................................................................................................................... 53
Structures DVD Series......................................................................................................................71 Channels..........................................................................................................................................50
Structures Set........................................................................................................................................ 58 Continuous Rotation Servo ............................................................................................. 52
Structures Video....................................................................................................................................71 Conveyor Paddles Pack...................................................................................................... 49

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TETRIX (continued) Universal Joints.................................................................................................................................... 94
Conveyor Rubber Inserts Pack...................................................................................... 49 USB Hub......................................................................................................................................................12
DC Drive Motor........................................................................................................................... 52 Utility Cart................................................................................................................................................. 92
DC Motor Pack..............................................................................................................................41 Vehicle, Solar...........................................................................................................................................76
Dual-Servo Motor Bracket..................................................................................................50 Vehicles Set............................................................................................................................................90
Education Base Set................................................................................................................40 Vernier and MINDSTORMS Science Bundle................................................................. 33
Flat Bars...........................................................................................................................................50 Vernier and MINDSTORMS Science Bundle 2............................................................. 33
Flat Brackets.................................................................................................................................50 Vernier Sensor Adapter for NXT............................................................................................. 33

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Flat Building Plates..................................................................................................................50 WeDo
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Gear Pack................................................................................................................................. 41, 51 Center Pack................................................................................................................................... 10
Gears....................................................................................................................................................51 Combo............................................................................................................................................... 10
Hard Point Connectors...........................................................................................................41 Construction Set........................................................................................................................... 8
L Brackets.......................................................................................................................................50 Getting Started Package..................................................................................................... 10
Motor Encoder Pack.............................................................................................................. 48 Motion Sensor...............................................................................................................................12
Motor Shaft Hubs........................................................................................................................51 Software and Activity Pack.................................................................................................. 9
Omni Wheels..................................................................................................................................51 Tilt Sensor.........................................................................................................................................12
Resource Set..................................................................................................................................41 Wheel Inserts..........................................................................................................................................67
Servo Joint Pivot Brackets...................................................................................................51 Wheel/Crank........................................................................................................................................... 94
Servo Motor Pack.......................................................................................................................41 Wheels........................................................................................................................................................ 94
Single-Servo Motor Brackets...........................................................................................50 Wheels Set.................................................................................................................................................91
Sprockets........................................................................................................................................ 53 Wheels, Solar..........................................................................................................................................77
Sprockets and Chain Pack............................................................................................... 53 Wide Rubber Bands..................................................................................................................77, 96
Stand-Off Posts............................................................................................................................51 Wild Animals WeDo Extension Activity Pack...................................................................11
Tank Tread Accessory Pack............................................................................................. 49 Wind Energy Getting Started Package.............................................................................78
Tank Tread Chain Link Pack............................................................................................. 49 Wind Energy Teacher’s Guide...................................................................................................78
Tank Tread Idler Wheel Pack........................................................................................... 49 Wind Gen .................................................................................................................................................78
Tank Tread Kit.............................................................................................................................. 49 Wind Gen Video...................................................................................................................................78
Tank Tread Sprocket Pack................................................................................................ 49 Wind Generator....................................................................................................................................78
Thermal-Protected DC Motor Power Cable........................................................ 52 WinDynamo II..........................................................................................................................................78
Tube Clamps..................................................................................................................................51 Wooden Axles....................................................................................................................................... 69

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Tube Plug Pack...........................................................................................................................50 Worm Gear Block............................................................................................................................... 94
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Wheels.................................................................................................................................................51 Young Inventor’s Project with LEGO MINDSTORMS Education
Tire Pack.................................................................................................................................................... 95 NXT Book......................................................................................................................................... 34
Tissue Paper............................................................................................................................................87 Zip Tie Pack............................................................................................................................................ 52
Toolbox Racer ..................................................................................................................................... 68 Zoon Air Car Pack.............................................................................................................................. 69
Toolbox Racer Start Gate............................................................................................................. 68 Zoon Balloon Class Pack II..........................................................................................................87
Toolbox Racer Starter Package.............................................................................................. 68
Toolbox Racer Video........................................................................................................................ 68
Toothpick Bridge Tester.................................................................................................................73
Toothpick Bridges Getting Started Package................................................................72
Toothpick Bridges Teacher’s Guide......................................................................................72
Toothpick Bridges Video...............................................................................................................72
Toothpicks.................................................................................................................................................73
Touch Sensor Multiplexer Value Pack..................................................................................21
Towers Book............................................................................................................................................73
Track and Sprockets Pack.......................................................................................................... 95
Trains Video..............................................................................................................................................81
Trebuchet ............................................................................................................................................... 64
Trebuchet Video.................................................................................................................................. 64
Trebuchets Getting Started Package................................................................................ 64
Trebuchets Teacher’s Guide...................................................................................................... 64
Tubing Cutter.........................................................................................................................................96
Tubing, Plastic........................................................................................................................................55
Turntables................................................................................................................................................. 94
Twine............................................................................................................................................................. 84
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