🔬 Engineering Activity

Dual Function Robot

Build a simple robot that works as a fan and draws random patterns. An exciting engineering STEM activity for older school children.

🎓 Grade ⏱ 60–90 min ⭐⭐⭐ Hard 👨‍👩‍👧 Adult supervision needed

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📋 How to Do This Activity

Step 1

Attach markers to the sides of the cardboard base so they touch the ground like legs

Step 2

Mount the DC motor in the centre of the cardboard base.

Step 3

Connect the battery connector wires to the motor terminals

Step 4

Place the robot on paper — when battery is connected the motor vibrates and the markers draw patterns

Step 5

Adjust the marker positions to change the drawing pattern — observe how motor speed affects output

🧠 What Your Child Will Learn

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Robotics Basics

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DC Motors

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Electric Circuits

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Engineering Design

⚠️ Safety Notes

• Adult must help with all electrical connections
• Do not short circuit the battery — keep wires insulated
• Use only 9V battery — never connect to mains power
• Ensure the motor is securely fastened before switching on

📚 School Board Alignment

School Board	Topic Covered	Grade
NCERT/CBSE	Electricity, Force and Motion	Grade 6–7
Samacheer Kalvi	Electricity and Machines	Standard 6–7
Cambridge	Electricity, Forces	Stage 6
Oxford	Electricity, Engineering	Grade 6–7