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Lesson: Build a Robot Arm

Posted on February 25th, 2009 by ASEE

In this lesson for ages 8 to 18, students work in teams to design and build a working robotic arm from a set of everyday items. Each arm should be able to pick up a Styrofoam cup.

Filed under: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Lesson Plans | 4 Comments »

Tags: Building robots, Class Activities, Lesson Plan, Robotics

Activity: Fly a Paper Helicopter

Posted on February 12th, 2009 by ASEE

In this activity for grades 1 to 6, students create a paper flyer that moves like the blades of a helicopter. They learn how changing the helicopter’s shape or weight affects its flight and explore how air resistance changes the way an object falls.

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Tags: Aerodynamics, Class Activities, Grades 6-8, Grades K-5

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