Junk drawer robotics is designed around the three domains of science, engineering, and technology. Aug 11, 20 dont make this mistake at your next craft fair. The marshmallow catapult challenge is adapted from a popular activity in the junk drawer robotics level 1 curriculum. They also include additional printable resources to assist with successful completion of each activity in the curriculum. Your role as a facilitator is to assist learners in developing their own knowledge and problem solving skills. Engineering for today and tomorrow spiralbound 2011 5. Robotics university of california 4h youth development program. The junk drawer robotics curriculum is divided into three levels, each around. Junk drawer robotics curriculum facilitator guide youth notebook tool kit for projects junk drawer items for project items not included. Engineering for today and tomorrow national 4h curriculum product number 08433 junk drawer roboticsrobotics level 2. These resources will help you implement junk drawer robotics and make science, engineering and technology engaging and meaningful in the lives of young people.
Junk drawer robotics level 2 robots on the move 4h. The first three years junk drawer roboticsrobotics level 3. Junk drawer robotics track level 1 give robots a hand 4. The cecil county 4h junk drawer robotics and engineering school enrichment program encourages youth to use the processes and approaches of science. Award winning 4h junk drawer robotics series is aligned to national science education standards and standards for technological literacy. Exhibit any item from the to make activity from the junk drawer. Join fellow cadette girls in this great opportunity to explore and learn.
Junk drawer robotics emphasizes different aspects of robotics while students build their own robots and develop robotics knowledge and skills. Activity a think like a scientist sorting by color and shapes color each part of the pie graph in your age in years. Exploring 4h robotics is an ideal way to introduce science, math, engineering and technology while teaching life skills. Background information on working with youth, curriculum elements, and. According to 4h, all levels should be appropriate for students in. Exhibit any item from the to make activity from the junk drawer robotics level 2book. Concepts covered include pnuematics, arm designs, and threedimensional space. There are three levels or books about different fundamental concepts of robotics. They are currently working through the robotics level 1 give robots a hand. Building a circuit junk drawer robotics, level 2, p. Take on the challenge of turning everyday household items into an engineered masterpiece.
This kit contains the handson materials needed to complete level one of the junk drawer robotics curriculum. The junk drawer robotics toolkit is based on the national 4h curriculum, junk drawer robotics. The junk drawer robotics curriculum is part of 4h youth developments efforts to help address youth science literacy needs in the u. Jump into junk drawer robotics registration comments are closed. Provides handson engaging activities to help youth learn these concepts.
Since its been such a big hit, i wanted to take a minute to share some information with you as well. Albuquerque have you ever tried to build an airpowered robotic arm that can pick an item up and place it somewhere else. We have conducted three weeklong robotics day camps as well as several other programs both in and out of school using the junk drawer curriculum, available from the national 4h store. The 4h youth development program is helping to address this need with nonformal science, engineering, and technology youth. Although junk drawer robotics is free, participants are asked to register in advance by feb. Junk drawer robotics university of nebraskalincoln. As part of the jumpstarting stem pilot, this webinar is to help support frontline staff in their implementation of 4hs junk drawer robotics curriculum. This is a course that really should be done with a group since it requires lots of resources that would be a bother to gather for only one student, plus many projects are used in games and. Sherburne county weekly bulletin january, 2020 763. Kristy oosterhouse 4h program coordinator eaton county msu extension 551 courthouse dr. Jump into junk drawer robotics registration grayson. In each module, youth learn about an underlying scientific or engineering concept related to robotics. It is geared towards middle school students, but engineering and science activities can be adapted to be appropriate for high school or, with assistance, elementary students.
Junk drawer robotics melds scientific and practical the globe. Youth are challenged to build robots from everyday items. Aug 26, 20 junk drawer robotics allowed youth to become an engineer with things from around the house. Junk drawer robotics challenge found in appendix c, does not use a robotics platform, rather teams are provided a trunk of junk that they must utilize to complete a task. Junk drawer robotics allowed youth to become an engineer with things from around the house. Engineering for today and tomorrow national 4h curriculum product number 08433 junk drawer. The junk drawer robotics curriculum was published by the national 4h council and began distribution in june 2011.
Depending on the length of the meeting, your group may work in all three while at. Uc anr has been able to implement the curriculum in 25 california counties by providing curriculum and starter sets, with funding from lockheed martin. Turbo has been participating in a robotics club this year and he absolutely loves it. Junk drawer robotics, level 3, mechatronics by brad barker.
The program turbo is currently doing is called junk drawer robotics because the items used can. Price new from used from spiralbound, january 1, 2011. You will need to collect some items such as paper, plastic cups, tape, and wrapping paper tubes on your own. Slip n slide arm in arm rolling along life skills objectives. It was developed through a rigorous process that included formative evaluation, student and leader feedback, and impact assessments. H name and emblem is protected under 18 usc707 facilitating junk drawer robotics 7 facilitators guide junk drawer robotics in the engineering phase, youth will have a topic to share and discuss.
The 4h junk drawer robotics program offers a useful way of engaging youth in engineering design using robotics. Junk drawer robotics has three levels that should be used consecutively. Uc cooperative extension 4h youth development advisor richard mahacek explains the concept of junk drawer robotics. Save hours of shopping and purchase a readytouse kit. Engineering for today and tomorrow spiralbound january 1, 2011 5. The 4h junk drawer robotics curriculum was launched in 2010. The total score will be used to determine champion and reserve champion.
South dakota 4h robotics sdsu extension south dakota state. A 12month guide for 4h robotics volunteers mississippi state. Teams may only use materials provide at the challenge release. Oct 26, 2017 i am involved with a 4h program called junk drawer robotics.
Junk drawer robotics introduces students to robotics using 4hs experiential learning methodology. They will investigate basic elements of programming and instructions for robotic computer control. Mc1600 youth robotic notebook supplement for the above units mc1606 robotics with ev3 robotics platform beginner unit 4 mc1606 robotics with ev3 robotics platform intermediate unit 5 mc1606 robotics with ev3robotics platform advancedunit 6. Junk drawer robotics descr i p ti o n ag es dates p r i ce the power of air build a pneumatic crane to take home. This is a sample of the kinds of stuff that you might use to build your junk drawer robotics robots. Robotics university of california 4h youth development.
In the junk drawer robotics curriculum, youth are challenged to build robots from everyday items. This challenge requires teams to be creative and use their engineering skills. Extending science education with engineering and technology. Included curriculum is divided into three levels, each around a central theme related to robotics design, use, construction, and control. National 4h junk drawer robotics curriculum 4h mall national 4h robotics with ev3 curriculum 4h mall national 4h robotics kits and resources 4h mall classroom activities for the busy teacher. Please identify a numerical score on a scale of 110 for each element on the sheet. For information on utilizing these resources please contact. But some of the items may be harder to find or get locally. As youth progress through the curriculum, their knowledge of the multidisciplinary nature of robotics grows. Sherburne county weekly bulletin january 27, 2020 763. Junk drawer robotics uses many resources, although most of them are likely to be around the house already, probably in a tool box, craft supplies cupboard, a junk drawer, or the garage. Activities were developed through an iterative process that included pilot testing. Through handson activities, the 4h robotics projects teach basic concepts related to robotic subsystems.
Start with a trunk of junk clothespins, paper clips, paper, cardboard, scraps of wood and assorted nuts and bolts. Knowledge levels beginner a intermediate b advanced c geo scope. Big ideas include form and function, scientific habits of mind, and engineering design. Junk drawer robotics activity supplies junk drawer robots many of the items you will want to use in these activities can be found in your homes junk drawer and local crafts, office supply, hardware, and other stores. Materials in the kit center around the idea of robotics design. Utilizing 4h junk drawer robotics activities, we will. It is extremely rare for engineers to get a working design exactly right the first time. Youth also discovered how to think like a scientist, communicate like an engineer, and build like a technician. Junk drawer robotics ui extension 4h youth development. Nmsu extension introduces junk drawer robotics to 4h students. The group is filled with boys ranging from age 612 and they all team up to work together on projects. Junk drawer robotics track level 1 give robots a hand 4h robotics. The kit includes basic materials as well as the notsocommon materials needed to complete each activity.
Junk drawer robotics was authored by uc anr faculty and uc merced students over a ten year period. So, if heart is the primary characteristic of a 4h robotics volunteer, do you have. One facilitator guide is needed per group, while each youth should have their own. The program turbo is currently doing is called junk drawer robotics because the items used can typically be found in your junk drawer. Jan 01, 2011 junk drawer robotics level 2 robots on the move 4h robotics. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. There is a separate facilitator guide for each of the three. Each kit contains enough supplies for a group of ten youth. Pmr basement conference room at extension office contact us. Jakes first junk drawer robotics rover by dan lyke. Plastic spoons make a great payload marshmallow holder. Junk drawer robotics presentation free download as powerpoint presentation. Junk drawer robotics university of maryland extension. Increasing youth science, engineering, and technological literacy constitutes a continuing challenge in the united states.
Robotics teams nationwide, created a comprehensive robotics curriculum for youth and developed a training curriculum for adult volunteers. Girls will have fun while learning scientific concepts and processes, the engineering princples, and technology creation and building. Be sure all robotics notebook sections within the module being exhibited are filled in. Our junk drawer robotics kit allows participants to discover principles of robotics with items commonly found at home or school. Junk drawer robotics track level 1 give robots a hand 4h.
Youth use a robotics notebook to record their learning experiences, robotic designs and data from their investigations. Pdf extending science education with engineering and. Youth also discovered how to think like a scientist, communicate like an engineer, and build like a. They have 3 tracks to work through, virtual robotics, junk drawer robotics, and robotics platforms.
This handson challenge guides youth through engineering a catapult to launch a marshmallow more than six feet. H name and emblem is protected under 18 usc707 junk drawer robotics toolbox 5 facilitators guide junk drawer robotics throughout the junk drawer robotics curriculum, lights and. Junk drawer robotics level 2 robots on the move 4h robotics. It should be great fun since students make many creative projects. Nmsu extension introduces junk drawer robotics to 4h. Junk drawer robotics curriculum emphasizes different aspects of robotics while youth build their own robots and develop robotics knowledge and skills. The activities in junk drawer robotics encourage youth to use the processes and approaches of science. By offering engaging science programming in informal settings.
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