Technology
19 Results
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Build and Surf an Origami Hang Glider on a Wave of Air
Your students won’t believe how long and far these paper gliders can fly! Show them this video where they will learn how to make their own, how it works, and how to get the best flig…
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Solar Oven
This simple project show kids the power the sun can have and how we can use it as energy.
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Wind Farm Game
Introduce your students to this fun and educational game where they can switch the planet to renewable energy by placing wind turbines in the ocean. Make sure they watch out for the …
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Global Shark Tracker
Children can go see the movement of sharks by going to this web page. This is a great way to learn about where sharks migrate.
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Robot Rampage Game
Students will love this game, in which they must shoot down the bad robots before they take over their classroom!
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Build an Anemometer - and Measure Wind Speed
With a few simple household items, your students can create an anemometer, a device that measures wind speed. Have them conduct experiments to find out where and when the wind speed …
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Build a Virtual Robot
This game allows kids to build their own virtual robot – choosing the eyes, ears, legs and arms – and then print a poster of their creation! They can even choose the music they liste…
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Botball
Botball is an educational robotics program where teams of kids work together to build robots and compete in challenges. Help your students join a Botball team or start their own!
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Build Your Own Robot Arm
Using common materials, this activity give kids parameters and the tools needed to build a robot arm that can pick up a styrofoam cup. It's a great exercise to get kids to work togeth…
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Wind Turbine
This project wtill explore and teach kids Sir Isaac Newton's principle: for every action there is an equal and opposite reation. This project uses items that students canfind in their…
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Spore Creature Creator
Available in different platforms, your child could make his or her own universe. Spore received the Editor's Choice Award from the Children's Technology Review.
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PC Mouse Robot
Share this video with your students, in which they can learn how to build a robotic mouse out of a USB PC Mouse.
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I Want To Hold Your Hand
In this project kids will learn how to build a robotic-ike hand that will be able to pick things up. After building the initial design, there are questions and extensions to add to th…
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Robot Constructor
This is a game where kids can construct robots to collect golden cubes in a variety of different environments. The game teaches kids the importance of building robots for specific tas…
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A.L.I.C.E The Artificial Linguistic Internet Computer Entity Chatbot
A.L.I.C.E is an online artificial inteligence robot that can have a conversation with human users through a chat function. Click on the link and then type a question for her and see w…
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Robo Info: Fun Facts and Activities
This activity book includes a lot of interesting facts about robots and gives kids the opportunity to try hands-on activities that teach them how robots work.
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Calculator-Controlled Robots
Using a Texas Instruments graphing calculator, your students can learn how to control a Norland Research calculator robot. Combining knowledge in the mathematics, science, and technol…
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Artificial Gravity
In this activity, your students can explore the nuances of artificial gravity.
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Design a Cell Phone
Ever wanted to design your own cell phone? Now is your chance to help an engineering director design and manufacture a cell phone to help senior citizens! Do this cool virtual activ…
