In the Junk Drawer Robotics curriculum, youth are challenged to build robots from everyday
items. None of the levels requires or uses computers. There are Facilitator Guides for three
levels. Youth use a Robotics Notebook to record their learning experiences, robotic designs
and data from their investigations. One facilitator guide is needed per group, while each
youth should have their own notebook.

In Level 1 - Give Robots a Hand, youth explore and learn about robot arms. Concepts covered
include pneumatics, arm designs, and three-dimensional space. Big ideas include form and
function, scientific habits of mind, and engineering design. Grades 4-12. (79 pages)