Antweight Robot Challenge
Pupils engage with technology and physics in an exciting and hands-on way by building small remote-controlled robots (in an initiative from the University of Brighton).
Pupils 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.
Pupils 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
Key Objectives
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: 2 hours
Cost: TBA
Maximum pupil 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 pupils 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 pupils in their activities and learning. Teachers are also responsible for maintaining discipline during the activity.
Risk evaluation: can 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
