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.

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The SeaPerch program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology aims to increase college enrollments in engineering and technical programs by introducing middle and high school students to science through hands-on activities. Students build an underwater robot from a kit, following a curriculum that teaches basic engineering and science concepts with a marine engineering theme.

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