You might think all robots are silver and that they can talk, walk, and take instructions, but robots come in all shapes and sizes! Let's explore what is and is not a robot, and bring our own ideas of what robots are to class!
Favorite robot-inspired item or picture for show and tell (it could be something you think is a robot!)
We have discovered what makes a robot, now let's brainstorm how we can create a machine that can help us solve a problem!
Clean recyclables
Building supplies (boxes, blocks, natural materials)
Let's use what we know about robots and how to build them to create a robot costume and turn ourselves into one!
Clean recyclables (boxes, jugs, bottles)
Construction paper
Coloring supplies
Aluminum foil
Tape
Child-safe scissors
Decorations (stickers, battery-operated lights, old circuit board)
Come explore mechanical melodies and robot-inspired rhythms as we learn about synthesizers and other cool audio effects!
Instruments of any kind
Robots need fuel! Let's get creative and use different shapes and foods to build an edible robot snack.
Plate
Spreading utensil
Toothpicks
Small, round food (berries, m&ms, chocolate chips)
Small, square food (crackers, cheese cubes)
Small, stick-shaped food (carrot, bell pepper, pretzel sticks)
Nut butter or other spread (cream cheese, nutella)
Have you ever wondered how we program robots to move in certain ways? Let's use simple commands and a special robot sidekick to make up a dance together!
Robot Command Printables found in your Welcome Packet (optional)
How can robotics technology help someone? Come find out how artificial body parts make life better for the people who need them!
No materials needed!
Come build a robot using your favorite shapes and building materials!
Extra large paper
Construction paper
Coloring supplies
Building supplies (blocks, legos, magna-tiles)
Child-safe scissors
Glue
Let's use our imaginations to create a robot character and take it on an awesome adventure!
Robot costume made in Ms. Kelsey’s class (optional)
Household items to adventure with (helmet, laundry basket, stuffies or toys)
Let's use synthesizers for a super high-tech jam session!
Instruments of any kind
Let's meet a real-life engineer who has designed theme park rides and invented a cookie-making machine!
Robot costume made in Ms. Kelsey’s class (optional)
Household items to adventure with (helmet, laundry basket, stuffies or toys)
One of the most important parts of making a robot is telling it what to do! Let's program our Beanstalk Bot to move, spin, change colors, and grow!
No materials needed!
Let's bring our robot code to life by building buttons to control our creations!
Robot costume made in Ms. Kelsey’s class (optional)
Anything that could be a button (cardboard, paper, fruit or vegetable)