Build Your Own Robot Arm

Lesson Focus

Develop a robot arm using common materials. Students will explore design, construction, teamwork, and materials selection and use.

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Student Worksheets

Translated Lessons:

• Arabic
• Spanish

Age Levels:

8 – 18

Objectives

• Learn design concepts.
• Learn teamwork.
• Learn problem solving techniques.
• Learn about simple machines.

Anticipated Learner Outcomes

• design concepts
• teamwork needed in the design process
• impact of technology in manufacturing

Lesson Activities

Students design and build a working robotic arm from a set of everyday items with a goal of having the arm be able to pick up a Styrofoam cup. Working in teams of three or four students, the students explore effective teamwork skills while learning simple robot mechanics.

Resources/Materials

• Teacher Resource Documents
• Student Worksheets
• Student Resource Sheets

Alignment to Curriculum Frameworks

Curriculum alignment sheet is included in PDF.

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