Robot Day! | Class4 2013
Quote from the page "The whole class had a fantistic time and really enjoyed the challenge."
For more information about the activities go to http://computingnorthampton.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/robots-in-hartwell.html
Monday 30 December 2013
Robot Day! videos
Videos and comments from the Robot Day at Hartwell Primary School can now be found at the following link
Robot Day! | Class4 2013
Quote from the page "The whole class had a fantistic time and really enjoyed the challenge."
For more information about the activities go to http://computingnorthampton.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/robots-in-hartwell.html
Robot Day! | Class4 2013
Quote from the page "The whole class had a fantistic time and really enjoyed the challenge."
For more information about the activities go to http://computingnorthampton.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/robots-in-hartwell.html
Friday 27 December 2013
Robot Obstacle Course game
To play the game go to: http://www.omsi.edu/tech/RobotActivity/index.htm
If you would like to know more about the Junkbots project contact scott.turner@northampton.ac.uk
Saturday 21 December 2013
Visit to Hartwell, Uk
On 19th December 2013 the junkbot project visited - Class 4 of Hartwell Primary School, Northamptonshire, UK.
The session was split into two.
The first part was building a drawing junkbot from cans, small electric motors, broken propellers, wires, pencils, pens, and drinks cans. An example from a previous group is shown to the left.
More details on the activities/session plans can be found at:
The second part two Robonova robots (an image to the left taken from an earlier event) and a Sphero were were brought in. Two groups use the Robvova (robots to create a dance routine, which they wrote down the dance routine to be repeated later. They then had a 'dance off'. The third group used the Sphero (http://www.gosphero.com/) robots and they both programme them (using an App Sphero Macrolab on the iPad) and directly controlled it using another App (OrbBasic)on the iPad.
If you would like to know more about the Junkbots project contact scott.turner@northampton.ac.uk
The session was split into two.
The first part was building a drawing junkbot from cans, small electric motors, broken propellers, wires, pencils, pens, and drinks cans. An example from a previous group is shown to the left.
More details on the activities/session plans can be found at:
- on the junkbots project go to: http://junkbots.blogspot.co.uk/
- on the work developed and a case study can be found at: http://www.hestem-sw.org.uk/project?id=16&pp=540 or http://projects.hestem-sw.org.uk/upload/Junkbot_june_northampton.pdf
- in-school session plan can be found at: http://projects.hestem-sw.org.uk/upload/Planning_Process_junkbots_KS3_4_longer.docx
- STEM club session plan can be found at: http://projects.hestem-sw.org.uk/upload/Planning_Process_junkbots_primary_short8.docx
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| Robonova in action |
If you would like to know more about the Junkbots project contact scott.turner@northampton.ac.uk
junkbot session plans and activities
The School of Science and Technology at the University of Northampton have been working with local schools to create robots made from junk. This is an initiative by the University to introduce environmental sustainability, engineering and computing to students and has been funded by Northampton Enterprise Limited and east midlands development agency (emda).
For more details:
- on the junkbots project go to: http://junkbots.blogspot.co.uk/
- on the work developed and a case study can be found at: http://www.hestem-sw.org.uk/project?id=16&pp=540 or http://projects.hestem-sw.org.uk/upload/Junkbot_june_northampton.pdf
- in-school session plan can be found at: http://projects.hestem-sw.org.uk/upload/Planning_Process_junkbots_KS3_4_longer.docx
- STEM club session plan can be found at: http://projects.hestem-sw.org.uk/upload/Planning_Process_junkbots_primary_short8.docx
This and other posters at Engage 2013 can be found at: https://www.publicengagement.ac.uk/engage2013/poster-party
Friday 29 November 2013
Junkbots – it is not one thing!
Junkbots – it is not one thing!:
'via Blog this'
- Turner S (2013) Junkbots – it is not one thing! Engage 2013 27-28th September 2013
The School of Science and Technology at the University of Northampton have been working with local schools to create robots made from junk. This is an initiative by the University to introduce environmental sustainability, engineering and computing to students and has been funded by Northampton Enterprise Limited and east midlands development agency (emda).
For more details on the junkbots project go to: http://junkbots.blogspot.co.uk/
This and other posters at Engage 2013 can be found at: https://www.publicengagement.ac.uk/engage2013/poster-party
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Monday 4 November 2013
Coderdojo at The Buckingham School - Northampton University – Visits Buckingham School
Coderdojo at The Buckingham School - Northampton University – Visits Buckingham School:
he room awaited as the man with the robots arrived. A hushed silence, whilst eager minds listened to what Scott Turner Associate professor as Northampton University outlined the plan for the evenings activities/workshop. Teams of students were given motors, helicopter blades/wheels/ pens and tape and challenged to problem solve. The other half of the group split into two halves to look at the two robots – RoboNova-1 and Sphero experimenting with mini challenges, bit of robot football and speed challenge. Thanks must go to Scott and Team for visiting.
'via Blog this'
he room awaited as the man with the robots arrived. A hushed silence, whilst eager minds listened to what Scott Turner Associate professor as Northampton University outlined the plan for the evenings activities/workshop. Teams of students were given motors, helicopter blades/wheels/ pens and tape and challenged to problem solve. The other half of the group split into two halves to look at the two robots – RoboNova-1 and Sphero experimenting with mini challenges, bit of robot football and speed challenge. Thanks must go to Scott and Team for visiting.
'via Blog this'
Thursday 5 September 2013
How Making Robots Captivates Kids' Imaginations
Not actually part of the Junkbots project but certainly follows the same sentiment.
How Making Robots Captivates Kids' Imaginations | Edutopia:
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If you would like to know more about the Junkbots project contact scott.turner@northampton.ac.uk
How Making Robots Captivates Kids' Imaginations | Edutopia:
'via Blog this'
If you would like to know more about the Junkbots project contact scott.turner@northampton.ac.uk
Saturday 10 August 2013
Computing at School and Junkbots
Details of the Junkbots project and outline teaching material can now be found at Computing At School website or CAS Online | Junkbots project
Computing at School is an organisation that aims to promote the teaching of Computing at school and is a partnership of the BCS, industrial partners. For more details go to: http://www.computingatschool.org.uk/index.php?id=about-us
For more details on the project contact - Scott Turner
Tuesday 23 July 2013
Simple Bots: Wobbler
Another example of 'junkbot'-type robot: http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Bots-Wobbler/
Simple Bots: Wobbler: "Simple Bots: Wobbler by randofo
Typically, you learn how to wobble before you learn how to walk. But in the world of bots, anything is possible! That is why a day after showing you how to walk and two after showing you how I roll, I am back to show you how to do a little wobble wobble. That's right! In almost no time, you can be out wobbling around with the best of 'em. All of the parts in this project are simple to find and even less-than-experienced bot builders should be able to make this one pretty easily. And, more experienced bot builders should be able to have some fun modding this one, as the casing leaves a lot of room for experimentation.
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Simple Bots: Wobbler: "Simple Bots: Wobbler by randofo
Typically, you learn how to wobble before you learn how to walk. But in the world of bots, anything is possible! That is why a day after showing you how to walk and two after showing you how I roll, I am back to show you how to do a little wobble wobble. That's right! In almost no time, you can be out wobbling around with the best of 'em. All of the parts in this project are simple to find and even less-than-experienced bot builders should be able to make this one pretty easily. And, more experienced bot builders should be able to have some fun modding this one, as the casing leaves a lot of room for experimentation.
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Simple Bots: Skitter
Related examples of junkbot-type projects: go to http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Bots-Skitter/ for more details.
Simple Bots: Skitter: "Simple Bots: Skitter by randofo
Simple Bots: Skitter: "Simple Bots: Skitter by randofo
Simple Bots: Scrub
Some related 'junkbot'-type projects: A Scrubbing robot
Simple Bots: Scrub: "Simple Bots: Scrub by randofo
low-cost cleaning bot called Scrub Bot.
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Simple Bots: Scrub: "Simple Bots: Scrub by randofo
low-cost cleaning bot called Scrub Bot.
'via Blog this'
Sunday 26 May 2013
Return to Lab_13
The junkbots project was carried as one of the activities at the
celebration of two years of Lab_13 at Irchester Community Primary School.
Three groups spent around an hour developing
the drawing junkbots (an example of what one is can be found in these image). The session basic revolves around two main activities:
- Showing that a motor can be made to vibrate and can they think of a way to use this and other materials around them (make sure there are pens/pencils around) to make a drinks can move.
- Next stage is can they modify their robot to make it draw.
Details and session plans can be found at: http://junkbots.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/junkbot-project-case-study-and-session.html
If you would like to know more about the Junkbots project contact scott.turner@northampton.ac.uk
Saturday 20 April 2013
HEA STEM2013 Conference: Junkbots Poster and Prezi
ABSTRACT: The School of Science and Technology at the University of Northampton have been working with local schools to create robots made from junk and also to use robots programmed by the students to perform simple rubbish clearing exercises. This is an initiative by the University to introduce environmental sustainability, engineering and computing to students in schools.
If you would like to know more about the Junkbots project contact scott.turner@northampton.ac.uk
Tuesday 2 April 2013
Return to South End
During National Science and Engineering Week 2013, as part of the activities provided by the University of Northampton, the Junkbots project returned as part of programme of activities to South End Primary School, Rushden, northamptonshire, UK.
National Science and Engineering Week is annual event celebrating science and engineering activities (http://www.britishscienceassociation.org/national-science-engineering-week)
Last year during the same week Junkbots also formed part of the activities (see http://junkbots.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/junkbots-goes-south.html).
This time we worked with two classes - a year 2 and a year 5 class; building the drawing junkbot. Examples of previous drawing junkbots are shown above. Approximately 50 children took part across the two 45 minute activities.
Essentially a drawing junkbot is based around a drinks can that:
- draw patterns without anyone touching it;
-carried the battery pack or not depends on the age of the group;
-moves by shaking a can using an unbalanced motor with 'legs' make from pens.
Related links
If you would like to know more about the Junkbots project contact scott.turner@northampton.ac.uk
National Science and Engineering Week is annual event celebrating science and engineering activities (http://www.britishscienceassociation.org/national-science-engineering-week)
Last year during the same week Junkbots also formed part of the activities (see http://junkbots.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/junkbots-goes-south.html).
This time we worked with two classes - a year 2 and a year 5 class; building the drawing junkbot. Examples of previous drawing junkbots are shown above. Approximately 50 children took part across the two 45 minute activities.
Essentially a drawing junkbot is based around a drinks can that:
- draw patterns without anyone touching it;
-carried the battery pack or not depends on the age of the group;
-moves by shaking a can using an unbalanced motor with 'legs' make from pens.
Related links
- Details of the work developed and a case study can be found at: http://www.hestem-sw.org.uk/project?id=16&pp=540
- Details of the case study can be found at: http://projects.hestem-sw.org.uk/upload/Junkbot_june_northampton.pdf
- Details of an in-school session plan can be found at: http://projects.hestem-sw.org.uk/upload/Planning_Process_junkbots_KS3_4_longer.docx
- Details of an STEM club session plan can be found at: http://projects.hestem-sw.org.uk/upload/Planning_Process_junkbots_primary_short8.docx
- Previous visit to South End School see http://junkbots.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/junkbots-goes-south.html)
If you would like to know more about the Junkbots project contact scott.turner@northampton.ac.uk
Monday 25 February 2013
Rubbish – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle into toys!
Related to the junkbots project.
Taken directly from http://lab13network.wordpress.com/2013/02/22/rubbish-reduce-reuse-recycle-into-toys/ Rubbish – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle into toys! Lab13 at Irchester (@Lab_13Irchester)
If you would like to know more about the Junkbots project contact scott.turner@northampton.ac.uk
Taken directly from http://lab13network.wordpress.com/2013/02/22/rubbish-reduce-reuse-recycle-into-toys/ Rubbish – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle into toys! Lab13 at Irchester (@Lab_13Irchester)
Waleed and Jacob searching for goodies!
Year 5 students at Irchester have been working on a very exciting project with the Dept. of Waste Management, University of Northampton. Dr. Waleed Montasser and Louise Maxwell, and Bianca, Evie and Livia (Brazilian visiting students) work alongside our Year 5s to design, plan, resource and make different Science Takeaways all using reusable and recycled materials.
Science Takeaways will be a set of four science kits with different experiments for children to borrow for the weekend and try at home. They will collect data or test hypotheses and add to the kit if they think of some new way of using it.
However, we wanted to keep these takeaways as reusable and “green” as possible and didn’t want to spend a lot of money making them! Waleed had the great idea of using Phoenix Resource Centre in Raunds.
They collect clean usable waste (including off-cuts of material, wood, card), surplus stocks, end of lines and unwanted goods / returns from industry and local businesses. Anything that can be re-used then gets put onto shelves for people to reuse. As you can see we did a great job of finding just the right things we needed!
Today, we have visited the site for the first time to collect and resource our projects. It was a freezing but really cool place and John on of the trustees helped us fill our trolleys! What they are doing there is very good for the environment even the actor who plays Ron Weasly think so and have visited them!
Today, we have visited the site for the first time to collect and resource our projects. It was a freezing but really cool place and John on of the trustees helped us fill our trolleys! What they are doing there is very good for the environment even the actor who plays Ron Weasly think so and have visited them!
Aimee and Livia are happy with what they have found!Aimee, age 9, says “I think that this is a good place because it stops all the materials from going into landfill. It makes people reduce waste and reuse things so that we can have a nice county instead of a big smelly dump in the ground!
If you would like to know more about the Junkbots project contact scott.turner@northampton.ac.uk
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