Students were encouraged to choose topics for projects based on their own interests. This student chose robots. He spent the first part of the project doing Internet research - How are robots used? When was the first robot created? How can I build my own robot? – and did a report and display.
Through his Internet research, he found the Bristol Bot kits, ordered one, and followed the instructions to make a robot.
After all this preparation, he realized one day that he could create his own robot. He used the remote from his Lego car to create a robot that lifted a pop can up and down. He had to keep making changes (e.g.; adding pieces, altering the design) until the robot eventually worked.
Core Competency
Thinking: Creative
Profile
3
Description
I can get new ideas in areas in which I have an interest and build my skills to make them work.
I generate new ideas as I pursue my interests. I deliberately learn a lot about something; e.g., by doing research, talking to others, or practicing, so that I am able to generate new ideas about it, or the ideas just pop into my head. I build the skills I need to make my ideas work, and usually succeed, even if it takes a few tries.