Compete
Now it is time to compete in the Tug of War competition! Watch the video below to learn the process you can use to apply all the things you have previously learned to the Tug of War competition.
Understanding the Rules
In the following video, the BaseBot is attached to another BaseBot using a cable. When both started at the same time, they can move left or right and then determine a winner in the Tug of War competition
Read this document to analyze and interpret the rules for the competition. Google Doc / .docx / .pdf
As you read the rules, think about how you can use them to develop a game strategy.
Check Your Understanding
Before moving on to the next video, ensure that you understand the rules of the competition by answering the questions in the document below in your engineering notebook.
Check Your Understanding questions Google Doc / .docx / .pdf
Applying the Engineering Design Process
Watch this video about the engineering design process to see how to walk through the steps to continue improving your robot for the Tug of War competition.
Collaborative Decision-Making
As you work through the engineering design process, you will need to communicate with your team members. Watch this video to see examples of good communication that you can use while you make decisions with your team.
Select Next > to reflect on what you have learned and done throughout this Lesson.