Robotics
Description
Robotics is a national 4-H project. It features curriculum that will guide you through the project. For a copy contact your County 4-H Office or order online at National 4-H Service Supply. For additional curriculum possibilities, explore the National Directory of 4-H Materials and do a key word search for Robotics.
Robotics 1
In this project you will explore and learn about robot's arms. How design can change the function of the robot's arm. You will also be challenged to build robots from everyday items.
Resource: 08431, Junk Drawer Robotics Track Level 1: Give Robots a Hand
08435, 4-H Robotics Youth Notebook
08430, Virtual Robotics Track DVD
Robotics 2
In this project you will learn about robots that move with legs, wheels
and underwater. You will also learn the concepts on friction, basic electrical power and motors, engineering constraints,
gear system and bouyancy. You will be challenged to build robots from everyday items.
Resource: 08432, Junk Drawer Robotics Level 2: Robots on the Move
08435, 4-H Robotics Youth Notebook
08430, Virtual Robotics Track DVD
Robotics 3
In this project you will explore robot sensors and analog and digital systems. You will build basic circuits to see how the components work. You will investigate basic elements of programming and instructions for robotics computer control.
Resource: 08433, Junk Drawer Robotics Level 3: Mechatronics
08435, 4-H Robotics Youth Notebook
08430, Virtual Robotics Track DVD
Robotics Leader
Resources: 08434, Robotics Platforms Track DVD
4H500, I'm a 4-H Project Leader. Now What Do I Do?
Events
Want to learn more about Robotics? Try the links below.
Robotics Project Training
Many counties hold local training for members and leaders in
their favorite project areas, including Robotics. Watch your
county 4-H Family newsletter or contact your county Extension office
for details.
Wisconsin 4-H and Youth
Conference
If you’re in grades 8-10, check out the next Wisconsin
4-H and Youth Conference, scheduled each June at the UW-Madison
campus. The conference offers educational seminars in most areas
of 4-H. Contact your county Extension office for details.
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County Fair
The county fair . . . what a great time it is! Every summer, families
flock to county fairs to see the latest 4-H project exhibits. Exhibiting
is a fun and educational way for youth to showcase their project
work to judges and to the public.
Judging materials are supported by Bill Shaw in memory of his wife, Shirley.
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Related Links
There’s so much more to learn in the 4-H Robitcs Project.
Just follow these links!
How Stuff Works
Learn how robots work.
Robot Information Central
Source for robot information on the Internet .
Robotics: Sensing, Thinking, Acting
The Tech Museum of Innovation offers this web site providing articles on history, ethics and innovation in the field of robotics. Features videos, interactive games and interviews with people in the field.
Wisconsin 4-H SET
Resources and links to science, engineering, and technology activities.
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Project Support
For more information on the 4-H Robotics Project, contact the
following:
UW-Extension County 4-H
Offices
This is your link to a list of Wisconsin County Extension Offices.
Select the county of your choice.
UW-Extension State Specialist:
Joanna Skluzacek
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Application for Registration as a Registered Judge for Wisconsin Fairs