Robotic Arm - Become a space engineer for a day | Teach with space PR35
In this activity, students will learn how their arm works and build a robotic arm inspired on it. Students will understand the different functions of bones and muscles. They will build and test a model robotic arm and understand why a robotic arm is a very important tool in space.
Learning objectives
- Learn the different functions of bones and muscles.
- Understand how the human arm works.
- Learn what a robotic arm is.
- Know why robotic arms are useful tools, especially in space.
- Explore and test ideas whilst building a machine (a robotic arm) in a group.
This classroom resource is part of a set of resources developed by ESA’s Education Office in collaboration with ESEROs to support the Moon Camp project.
How can robots help astronauts settling on the Moon? Find out more on this Airbus Foundation animation. More videos here.
Resource available in:
Subject:
- Arts, Science
Age:
- Age 6-12, Age 6-9, Age 9-12
Time:
- Up to 1 hour
Space theme:
- Space Technology
