WiggleBots: A Hands-On Robotics Challenge
by Nidia Hurtado Diaz
In this exciting hands-on project, students will explore the basics of robotics by building three different types of bristlebots—small, motor-powered robots that wiggle and race using vibration and bristles. Students will experiment with materials, design features, and motor placement to see how each change affects movement. Through this activity, students will learn about simple circuits, motion, and engineering design while using creativity and problem-solving skills to improve their robots' performance.
Lesson Grade Level
4th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PZhNjQKgQWW70LsFBayOleTuTdedGv4F/edit?u…Subject Area
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