1.1 - Joystick Controlled Robot
Make a joystick-controlled robot whose motion is controlled according to the position of a joystick module attached to the robot.
Robotics for Kids – Level 2
A step ahead into robotics with the help of fun robotics projects for kids
Number of Lessons
5
Learning Hours
11+
Grades
7+
Robotics for Kids – Level 2 is a high school STEM robotics curriculum designed by curriculum experts for teaching kids robotics with fun hands-on robotics projects such as building a gesture-controlled robot, obstacle avoiding robot, line following robot, etc.
With its clear explanations and a variety of simple robotics projects for school students, Robotics for Kids – Level 2 will have high school students building their own robots in no time.
Learning Outcomes
After completing Robotics for Kids – Level 2, students will have a better understanding of robotics, algorithms, etc with the help of a wide variety of hands-on activities.
Apart from the aforementioned learning outcomes, this STEM curriculum will also help them develop important skills such as problem-solving, attention to detail, patience, and debugging.
Prerequisites
Completed Robotics for Kids – Level 1 and Physical Computing for Kids – Level 2.
Curriculum Lesson Plan
Section 1 - Robotics the DIY Way
Students will get to build 5-6 robots on their own right from the assembly to logic to writing the code to debugging the robot wherein they’ll get learn several concepts that are widely used in the robotics industry.
1.2 - Gesture Controlled Robot
Make a mobile robot controlled using gestures of the smartphone using the Sensor module in Dabble app.
1.3 - Obstacle Avoiding Robot
Make an obstacle avoiding robot which is an autonomous robot, detect obstacles coming in front of it and avoid it using the ultrasonic sensor.
1.4 - Pick and Place Robot
Make a pick and place robot which is an extension to the smartphone-controlled robot with a gripper in front of it.
1.5 - Line Following Robot using IR Sensor
Learn how to make an autonomous robot that follows a black line in the white region using IR sensors.
What will you need to Conduct this Curriculum?
STEM Classroom Bundle
The Best STEM Resources for Sparking Innovation in Kids.
PictoBlox
Graphical Programming Software for kids to make games, animation and program robots.
Dabble App
Smartphone app that lets you control the projects wirelessly.
