littleBits Station
Build a Truck Crane
Overview
Learning Objectives
- scientific observation
- experimentation
- analysis
- problem-solving skills
littleBits Challenge
As you work through the challenge think about the answers to the following questions:
What changes in design did you make to enable your crane to lift more?
What has more mass a marble or a rubber band?
Which objects were easier for the crane to lift and why?
How many rubber bands could your crane lift at once?
How many marbles could your crane lift at once?
Materials Budget
littleBits Code Kit $299.95 [littleBits] - This kit is recommended for educators & includes many pieces.
Rubber Bands $2.69 [Staples]
Paper Clips $1.98 [Office Supply]
Masking Tape $0.64 [Office Supply]
Popsicle/Craft Sticks $2.69 [Target]
Paper Cups $2.99 [Target]
Marbles $2.99 [Oriental Trade]
Toy Trucks $4.99 [Wal-Mart]
Truck Rubber Stamp, $4.50 [Etsy]
*many schools/libraries have these supplies on hand
Deliverable
References
littleBits. (2017). littleBits educator’s guide. Retrieved from https://d2q6sbo7w75ef4.cloudfront.net/littleBitsEducatorsGuide_FINAL.pdf
littleBits Electronics [Username]. (2013, September 9). Truck Crane [Video file]. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/DXFwKRjtBp0
littleBits -What is it? (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.makerspaceforeducation.com/materials-of-a-makerspace.html