Can you do better than a robot? Teams write instructions for a hypothetical robot to build a structure. They test their instructions by acting them out to see if they produce the desired structure.

Concepts

engineering design, robots, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Assign team roles to each pupil
  

Classroom Considerations

• Building materials are needed for the activity
• Some familiarity with programming is advantageous but not required
  

Pros

• Lists some troubleshooting tips
• Gives a few activity variations
  

Cons

• None