Battle of the Roa-bots

Grades: 3-8
Duration: 2 hours
VA Standards of Learning: SCI 3.1, 3.2, 5.1, 5.3; 6.1; 3.DA.2, 3.DA.3; 4.DA.1, 4.DA.2, 4.DA.3; 6.AP.1; 7.AP.1; PS.1, PS.8

Physics and engineering are the focus of this BattleBot competition. The concepts of motion are center stage as students use an iterative approach to design, build, test, and improve their bots. Students apply mechanical engineering design principles through problem-solving, collaboration, and hands-on learning to create a functional Lego robot to compete in the ring. Topics include motion and force, mechanical engineering, data analysis, computational thinking, and robotics.