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Lesson Needs:

  • Brick Top
  • Building bricks
  • Rubber bands
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Educational Standards

Next Generation Science Standards

MS-ETS1-1

Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions.

MS-ETS1-2

Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.

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Lesson:

Root™ Brick Top Catapult

Coding,

Engineering,

Robotics

Things you'll need

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Experience Level

Grades 3-5

Grades 6-9

Advanced

Duration

30-60 minutes

Group Size

Individual

Small Groups (2-4)

Compatible Robots

Root rt0 Coding Robot

Root rt1 Coding Robot

Details

Use the brick accessory to transform your Root robot into a catapult!

Downloads & Resources

Brick Top Catapult Instruction Guide Step #1 Step #2 Step #3 Step #4 Step #5 Step #6 Step #7
Educational Standards

Next Generation Science Standards

MS-ETS1-1

Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions.

MS-ETS1-2

Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.