Session No1 Sweeper

How can you combine pushing a

cart with cleaning a path?

Let’s find out!

Session No 2 Fishing Rod

How can we make an exciting fishing device for

Jack and Jill and land a big fish?

Let’s find out!

Session No 3 Freewheeling

Which will roll furthest? Heavier or lighter carts,

with bigger or smaller wheels?

Let’s find out!

Session No 4 Flowcharting

How is the robot understand,react and move ?

Give your robots the detailed commands

Session No 5 How Far

In the initial construction of the robot the travelling characteristics are required. After characterizing the properties, NASA have asked that you use your data to make predictions about the distance your robot will travel given specific time constraints.

Session No 6 How Fast

To accurately be able to command the robot, you need to understand how fast it can go and what

properties may change its performance. NASA have requested a detailed report, supported by data that

you have gathered from your robot.

Session No 7 How many sides

Overview: Once on Tobor-3, your robot will be required to identify interesting aspects for later analysis.

Your robot will be required to mark off an area such that a passing satellite can easily identify the item in

question. Initially you will be required to draw a square, but will

Session No 1 A Gears Principle Models

What do you know about this simple machine?

Where do we use this simple machine?

Why do we use this simple machine?

Session No 1 B Gears Main Modal

Do you like merry-go-rounds?

What do you enjoy most about them?

Which simple machine might be needed for a merry-go-round to turn?

Let’s build a merry-go-round

Session No 1 C Gears Problem Solving

When Sam and Sally visit the fair they always buy popcorn. Sometimes it can be difficult to see where popcorn is being sold. Sam and Sally want to help the popcorn seller by building a sign for the popcorn cart that will turn and attract people’s attention.

Let’s help Sam and Sall

Session No 2 A Wheels Principle Models

What do you know about this simple machine?

Where do we use this simple machine?

Why do we use this simple machine

Session No 2 B Wheels Main Model

Have you tried steering a go-cart?

What do you enjoy most about go-carts?

Which simple machine is needed for a go-cart to move and turn?

Let’s build a go-cart!

Session No 2 C Wheels Problem Solving

When Sam and Sally visit the fair they always remark on how tidy the area is kept. Although not everybody remembers to throw their litter in the bin! Having so many people in one place at one time means that a lot of people working at the fair have to spend time picking up litter. Sam and Sally w

Session No 3 A Pulleys Principle Models

What do you know about this simple machine?

Where do we use this simple machine?

Why do we use this simple machine?

Session No 3 B Pulleys Main Models

Are you good at keeping your balance?

Have you ever seen floors move?

Which simple machine is needed for Crazy Floors to turn?

Let’s build Crazy Floors!

Session No 3 C Pulleys Problem Solving

When the fair is packing up to leave town, Sam and Sally enjoy watching a large

crane lifting some of the heavy attractions. Sam and Sally want to try to build a crane

and pretend they are part of the working crew at the fair.

Let’s help Sam and Sally!

Session No 4 A Levers Principle Models

What do you know about this simple machine?

Where do we use this simple machine?

Why do we use this simple machine?

Session No 4 B Levers Principle Models

Do you like playing games where you have to aim at a goal?

What do you enjoy most about them?

Which simple machine is needed for a catapult to work?

Let’s build a catapult!

Session No 4 C Levers Problem Solving

When Sam and Sally visit the fair, certain paths have railway crossing barriers. This is because you can take a train ride around the different areas of the fairground, but you have to be careful crossing the railway tracks. On their way to the train ride, Sam and Sally notice that the railway cr