Mechanisms & Movement
In this unit, students will learn how to create and convert different types of motion using Kid Spark engineering materials. Throughout each lesson, students will learn how to create a new type of motion and then apply what they have learned through a creative design challenge.
Included Curriculum:
5 Lessons
Minimum Time Commitment:
(9) 60-Minute Class Periods
Grade Level:
2nd - 5th
Lessons
The Maker ROK-Bot
In this lesson, students will learn how to create different types of robots using the remote-controlled Maker ROK-Bot and various Kid Spark engineering materials.
Rotary Motion
In this lesson, students will learn how to create rotary motion using Kid Spark engineering materials. Students will build a simple gear train and observe how it creates rotary motion. Then, students will work as a team to create a custom design that produces rotary motion.
Linear Motion
In this lesson, students will learn how to create linear motion using Kid Spark engineering materials. Students will build a mechanism that converts rotary motion to linear motion. Then, students will work as a team to create a custom mechanism that produces linear motion.
Oscillating Motion
In this lesson, students will learn how to create oscillating motion using Kid Spark engineering materials. Students will build a mechanism that converts rotary motion to oscillating motion. Then, students will work as a team to create a custom mechanism that produces oscillating motion.
Reciprocating Motion
In this lesson, students will learn how to create reciprocating motion using Kid Spark engineering materials. Students will build a mechanism that converts rotary motion to reciprocating motion. Then, students will work as a team to create a custom design that produces reciprocating motion.
Unit Assessment
In this assessment, students will answer a series of questions to demonstrate an understanding of the core ideas and concepts that were covered throughout this unit.