Halley’s Comet
Learn about the fascinating journey of Halley’s Comet, one of the most iconic comets in our night sky, and explore how its behavior changes throughout its 76-year orbit. Then, program Ari to simulate its dynamic movements as it travels through space.
Shadow Shifts
Students will use the Ari Distance application to measure the length of shadows created by different angles of light on an object. After measuring, students will compare shadow lengths at different times of the day.
Kinematics in Two Dimensions
Students will learn the relationship between distance, time, velocity, and acceleration. They will then use Ari to calculate acceleration due to gravity.
Potential Energy in Roller Coasters
Students will use the Ari Distance application to measure the height of a marble at the top of a constructed roller coaster track. Using the measurement, students will calculate the gravitational potential energy of the marble as it begins its descen
Time-of-flight Sensors
Students will learn about time-of-flight sensors and the theory behind how they work. They will then reconstruct a course using only Ari’s distance readings.
Rolling for Speed
Students will use the Ari Distance App to construct inclined planes of different lengths and heights with classroom materials. Using their constructed inclined planes, students will time a ball rolling down each plane and calculate its average speed.
Self-driving Cars
Students will learn how self-driving cars create a visual representation of the world. Then, using Ari’s Time-of-flight sensor, students will create a point cloud of Ari’s surroundings.
Stealth Object Design
Students will learn about stealth technology and different techniques for making objects difficult to detect. They will then examine materials of various properties to see how well they work with Ari’s distance sensor.
Ari’s Pollination Garden
Put on your botanist hat and create an interactive flower garden to explore how animals and insects help with pollination! Program Ari to mimic a pollinator’s journey, track which flowers were visited, and use the data collected to compare your resul
Can We Sense That?
Students will use the Ari Distance application to measure the distance from objects made of reflective, transparent, and solid materials. They will then describe how easily Ari can sense different types of materials.