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SPARK (Starter Programs for the Advancement of Robotic Knowledge)

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CosmoBot Worksheet  (expand)

http://spark.irobot.com/materials/Element_cosmobot_worksheet.pdf

This set of worksheets includes 18 fun activities for kids to print and color.'

Free

Contributed by: Cara

Junk Robots  (expand)

http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/junk_robot.htm

In this craft project, you can build a robot out of junk you have at home.

Free

Contributed by: kstubbs

Edible Robots   (expand)

http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/edible_robots.htm

In this craft project, you can make a robot out of food.

Free

Contributed by: kstubbs

Bristlebot  (expand)

http://www.evilmadscientist.com/article.php?story=bristlebot

This page from Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories shows how to make a Bristlebot, a tiny robot that is controlled by a single, vibrating motor. Younger kids may need an adult’s help to complete the project.

Cost Associated

Contributed by: kstubbs

Hey, Kids! Test Your Engineering Skills   (expand)

http://www.new-sng.com/experiments.cfm

This site offers a variety of engineering projects to do at home. The site is sponsored by YES Mag: Canada’s Science Magazine for Kids.

Free

Contributed by: kstubbs

Math Stars Newsletters   (expand)

http://community.learnnc.org/dpi/math/archives/2005/06/math_stars_news.php

The purpose of Math Stars is to challenge students beyond the classroom setting. Good problems can inspire curiosity about number relationships and geometric properties. It is hoped that in accepting the challenge of mathematical problem solving, students, their parents, and their teachers will be led to explore new mathematical horizons. Math Stars are in sets for Grades 1-8 and include commentaries for teachers. All Math Stars Newsletters are ready for classroom use and available for downloading as PDF files.

Free

Contributed by: kstubbs

PBS ZOOM Activities for Kids   (expand)

http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/

ZOOMsci features a variety of hands-on science activities from the PBS Kids show ZOOM. Many of these were submitted by kids!

Free

Contributed by: kstubbs

Figure This!   (expand)

http://www.figurethis.org/index.html

Figure This! Mathematical challenges for families provide interesting math challenges that middle-school students can do at home with their families. Funding for the project was provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the U.S. Department of Education.

Free

Contributed by: kstubbs