Lab
1
-
Speed Stacker
Total Time:
40
minutes
Engage |
Play |
Share |
20
mins
|
20
mins
|
Optional
3-5
mins per group
|
Build
Adaptation Claw
Engage
Have you ever tried to pick up something, but it was too far away? What did you do to fix that problem? Students will discuss how mechanisms are used in assisted living facilities to help people. Students will make connections between the Adaptation Claw and real-world situations. Students will build the Adaptation Claw using the VEX GO Kit.
Play
Students will be asked to make connections throughout the Lab between their challenges and real-world applications of the Adaptation Claw. Students will investigate how the Adaptation Claw functions, then work in groups to collectively build a tower of plastic cups using the Adaptation Claw in a timed challenge, with limited mobility.
Share
Students will discuss real-world applications of the Adaptation Claw, including the use of mechanisms for people with limited mobility. Students will also reflect on the success of their challenge from Play Part 2.
Main Focus
How can I use the Adaptation Claw to solve an authentic problem?
Materials Needed
- VEX GO Kit
- Build Instructions
- Lab 1 Slideshow
- Robotics Roles & Routines
- Data Collection Sheet or Lab 1 Data Collection Sheet example
- Plastic Cups
- Various Items: water bottles, pencils, markers, empty drink cans
- Timer
- Pin Tool
Lab
2
-
Adapting the Claw
Total Time:
40
minutes
Engage |
Play |
Share |
20
mins
|
20
mins
|
Optional
3-5
mins per group
|
Build
Adaptation Claw
Engage
Students will make a real-world connection to the Adaptation Claw build. They will discuss how to improve the design to make it better suited to pick up additional objects. Students will set up and prepare for their tests of the Adaptation Claw.
Play
Students will test the Adaptation Claw to further investigate how the claw works. They will test the Adaptation Claw by attempting to pick up various items. After the first investigation, students will design, sketch, and build an adaptation to their claw in order to pick up an object that was more difficult from Play Part 1.
Share
Students will share and discuss the adaptation that they made to the Adaptation Claw, and demonstrate how it works.
Main Focus
How can I improve the Adaptation Claw?
Materials Needed
- VEX GO Kit
- Pre-Built Adaptation Claw
- Build Instructions
- Lab 2 Slideshow
- Robotics Roles & Routines
- Data Collection Sheet or Lab 2 Data Collection Sheet example
- Blueprint Worksheet or Lab 2 Blueprint Worksheet example
- 5 Classroom Objects: water bottles, pencils, markers, or empty drink cans (similar to Lab 1)
- Pin Tool