After spring break students will jump into a significant research project exploring extreme environments on earth and in space. To start this unit of study tomorrow students will identify an extreme environment they wish to study in depth, explore the characteristics of this environment and then design and build a prototype robot that could be used to research or perform a specific function in the environment of their choice.
After spring break students will complete a formal research and design a graphic poster to present their findings accompanied by their robot. Students will have an opportunity to show extending creativity, planning and implementation of ideas if they can make their robot move, light up or activate in some manner (although not required). Students may choose to work on this project over spring break if they wish but it is not expected.
I am asking students to bring in found, recycled or repurposed supplies if possible. I apologize for being delayed in this request!
Limited supplies in the classroom include:
- popsicle sticks
- hot glue
- tape
- paper rolls
- wooden blocks
- markers/paint
- elastic bands
- construction paper
- cardboard
- pipe cleaners
Material ideas for students to bring:
- foam core board
- cardboard
- tin foil
- (clean) recycling materials
- bottle caps
- wires
- wheels
- old toys that can be disassembled and utilized
- old computer parts/old technology that can be disassembled and utilized
- buttons
- tooth picks