Junk Drawer Robotics Level 3: Mechatronics

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 3 - Mechatronics, youth will explore sensors and analog and digital systems. The
track introduces simple electronic components; youth will build basic circuits to see how the
components work. They will investigate basic elements of programming and instructions for
robotic computer control. Grades 4-12. (109 pages)