Elevator
Lesson 19: Elevator Essential Question: How can a platform move safely up and down? What You’ll Build: An elevator platform […]
Robotics 101
House
Lesson 4: House Essential Question: What makes a model house strong and balanced? What You’ll Build: A house with walls,
Turntable Robot
Lesson 5: Turntable Robot Essential Question: How does a rotating platform help a machine change direction? What You’ll Build: A
Balance
Lesson 6: Balance Essential Question: How does the centre of mass affect whether a model tips or stays upright? What
Waterwheel
Lesson 7: Waterwheel Essential Question: How can flowing energy be changed into turning motion? What You’ll Build: A waterwheel with
Catapult
Lesson 8: Catapult Essential Question: How does a lever help launch an object farther? What You’ll Build: A catapult that
Seesaw
Lesson 9: Seesaw Essential Question: Why does the distance from the fulcrum change how a seesaw moves? What You’ll Build:
Swing
Lesson 10: Swing Essential Question: Why does a swing move in a smooth repeated arc? What You’ll Build: A swing
Slide
Lesson 11: Slide Essential Question: How does the steepness of a slide affect speed? What You’ll Build: A slide (ramp)
Dancing Doll
Lesson 12: Dancing Doll Essential Question: How can repeated turning motion create a dancing action? What You’ll Build: A doll