Antweight Robot Challenge
Students engage with technology and physics in an exciting and hands-on way by building small remote-controlled robots and taking part in fun challenges.
Students design and build their robots, learning about electrical circuits and the importance of trialling, before taking part in a football challenge and the Last Ant Standing challenge.
Students work with tools, materials and components, which are provided on the day, to produce quality robots whilst developing communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
This activity is an initiative from the University of Brighton.
National Curriculum
D & T - 1b-d, 2a, b, d, e, 3a-c, 4c, d
Other benefits to the school
ECM - 3 and 4
SEF - 4e, 5b, 6a
Other - Team working and communication, BA CREST Award opportunity
Activity details
Duration: two hours
Cost: TBA
Maximum student numbers in a session: 60
Planning and running the session
Location, furniture and equipment requirements: A hall or classroom with tables and chairs to suit required number of students and a combat arena area (around six tables placed together in a rectangle for the challenges to take place).
School staff support expectation: The teacher and any auxiliary staff are expected to support the students in their activities and learning. Teachers are also responsible for maintaining discipline during the activity.
Risk evaluation: will be supplied on booking
To book
Please download and complete the booking form and return to STEM Sussex via email or fax.
For more information contact STEM Sussex
