Once you begin to check your local area, you may be surprised at the amount of industry that utilizes robotics and is willing to let your students observe. The Program Create excitement and enthusiasm in your students through the development of their own sound operated robot. Soldering is next, along with safety procedures. Once the kits are started, the teacher monitors and handles questions while students read instructions and work at their own pace. During construction, a variety of topics are encountered, electronics soldering, components, atomic structure, mechanical assembly, and trouble shooting.
Pride beams from every student as they hold up their completed robot.
This program is designed to adapt not only to an experienced teacher, but a new teacher as well. If you know absolutely nothing about electronics, you can run this program. Equipment for this activity can be borrowed from your local Education Service Center or purchased through Radio Shack. Second, societal technology becomes apparent along with its positive points and negative drawbacks.