7th Grade - Structures and Robotics

- Unit 1 - Fundamentals of Structures
- Unit 2 - Introduction to Robotics and Motion
- Unit 3 - Robotics Design Challenge

This page is being revised for new curriculum.

Students maintain a portfolio documenting their work.

Grade will be based on gr

Projects:

Paper Structures
- columns supporting a brick
- free-standing floppy tower (30-50")
- string and tape tall towers (5'-14')
- paper & sand columns supporting student
Bridge Design
- free-standing stone arch
- cardboard beam bridge
- straw bridges

Our 7th grade class builds increasingly complex structures using a variety of materials. Through many hands-on activities the students are able to solve problems using the Engineering Design Process and apply many collaborative skills used by engineers.

oup and individual work.

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