Theme: Deep Sea Bots– Biomimicry in Motion
Exploring the mysterious world of deep sea creatures! In this hands-on activity, students will pick a sea creature, study its movement, and build a cardboard robot that mimics how it moves. The sprint will end with a fun and collaborative “Deep Sea Motion Theater”, where students will bring their creatures to life in a group performance that turns the classroom into an ocean full of mysterious and mesmerizing motion.
Items | Quantity per student |
Recycled Boxes of Cardboard | 1 box |
Glue Gun | 1 |
Scissors or Cutter | 1 |
Cutting Mat (to protect tables) | 1 |
Masking Tape | 1 |
Colored Markers | 5 colors |
Colored Acetate (A4 transparent sheets) | 3 |
50 cm ruler | 1 |
Plastic Bottle caps | ~5 |
Rubber bands | Get one big pack for the class |
Brads | Get one big pack for the class |
Zip ties | 10 pieces |
Wooden Barbecue sticks | 10 pieces |
Popsicle sticks | 10 pieces |
Straws | 10 pieces |
Cotton String | 1 small roll |
Electronics | |
3V 6V Dual Shaft Gear Motors (motor should be yellow 3v-6v with red and black wires) | 1 |
1.5 V Batteries | 4 |
4x AA battery holder with male wires & switch | 1 |
Female to female wires | 2 |
Male to Female wires | 2 |
Male to Male wires | 2 |
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