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Robot Sculptures

Introduce students to the exciting world of robotics as they explore how robots are designed, built, and used to solve real-world problems.

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About this lesson

Introduce students to the exciting world of robotics as they explore how robots are designed, built, and used to solve real-world problems. In this creative lesson, learners study the basics of robotics and the importance of thoughtful design, then sketch and sculpt their own unique robot creations. As they build, students experiment with different materials to understand their properties and how those properties affect structure, balance, and stability. They also consider proportion and detail to bring realism and functionality to their sculptures. This lesson seamlessly combines engineering, art, and imagination—showing how creativity drives technology forward.

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Introduce the challenge

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Explore possibilities

3

Create

4

Improve & share

At a glance

Grades
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
Subject
Art
Formats
Digital Lesson, Mini Lesson
Standards
NGSS-aligned, cross-curricular STEAM
File type
PDF (print or project)

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What’s in the Digital Lesson

  • Step-by-step facilitator guide
  • Learning objectives + suggested time breakdown
  • Materials list (common classroom supplies)
  • Student challenge brief + student pages
  • NGSS / STEAM standards alignment
  • Instant PDF download. Print or project

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