This activity teaches students basic wiring and computer connectivity. Students will connect an umbrella to a weather forecast and change the umbrella to notify them when it is going …

From this activity, students will learn about the concepts of force, speed, and acceleration. They will also explore the engineering design process! 

Children will learn about iterative testing when trying out new programs they create for their friends. They will write a program by directing their friends, and their friends will ha…

Robots are complex machines that work using a variety of different mechanisms. This project teaches kids about "The Elements of Machines" and then asks them to find a simple machine a…

This project teaches kids how to make a simple hovercraft. After they complete the first design, see if they can change it slightly to make it even better!

Using materials around the house, this activity helps kids learn how to design and build a mechanical grabber. The kids that developed this project needed a tool to pick up trash arou…

This is a fun project where kids get to build a robot and maze to learn the mechanics behind it's movement.

This project has three parts.  First, your students will learn about three dangerous situations where a robot may be used: a terrorist bomb threat, a land mine patrol, and a nuclear d…

Help your class or group learn how to build and control their very own robot using iRobot's Roomba vacuum cleaner. This curriculum and educational toolkit is a collection of resources…

Using only a few materials including LED lights and a toy car or tank, your students can follow the directions in this video and build a custom robot!  Have them be creative and make …

Here's a fun robot project that kids can do using common household items, or a Lego Minstorms NXT kit.

This project is a color and easy way for kids to see what direction the wind blows.

Robots are easier to relate to and even understand when they have human-like characteristics or appearance. This activity helps kids to understand the differences in emotional facial …

This online activity takes kids through an autopsy of a Furby (a robotic toy) that had stopped working. Through examining its parts, students will learn how it works and what led to t…

This in-depth activity allows students to study, build, and interact with a virtual robot named Iris and learn how she works.  Note: When you open the webpage, click on “Continue with…

This activity allows kids to practice programming a robot.  They will learn why it’s important to give very specific instructions if they want the robot to understand them.

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…

It looks like a swarm of microbots has invaded the city, and it’s your students’ job to defeat their evil plan! This game comes complete with radar to see where the microbots are in t…