Bionic Arm Kinetic Sculpture Lesson Overview: Grades students

Bionic Arm Kinetic Sculpture Lesson Overview: Grades 1- 4 — 300 students Grades 3 & 4 —60+ minutes Grades 1 & 2—30 minutes Arm Building & Experiment ...
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Bionic Arm Kinetic Sculpture Lesson Overview: Grades 1- 4 — 300 students

Grades 3 & 4 —60+ minutes Grades 1 & 2—30 minutes Arm Building & Experiment 1. Arm Demo 2. Syringe Experimentation 3. Arm Building (3,4) or 4. Arm Working (1,2) 5. Debrief Activity 2—30 minutes Socrative Quiz Art Sleeve Creation 45 minute Art Class Hydraulic Camp 2.5 hours for 18 students

Overall Outcome To experiment, have fun and develop a love of science, technology, engineering and math. Learning Objectives  Core objectives in first grade focus on pushing and pulling to see how things move. Second grade core objectives call for students to see how things change. Third grade core objectives emphasize the relationship between force applied to an object and resulting motion of the object. Fourth graders will expand their understanding of water by experimenting with its power when compressed. Students will:  apply scientific processes, communicate scientific ideas effectively, and understand the nature of science.  generate evidence using the processes of scientific investigation i.e. framing questions, designing investigations, conducting investigations, collecting data, drawing conclusions.  use engineering and science skills to build a simple machine Students will be able to explain that:  When water is pushed inside a closed space, water pressure is created. The water moves the syringe plunger up.  When air is pushed inside a closed space, air pressure is created. The air moves the syringe plunger up.  When too much water or air is pushed, or when the force of the push is too strong, the plunger will pop off.  When the syringe plunger is attached to the arm, the arm will move. Students will use:  Troubleshooting and design skills:  The one-inch setback at the “elbow” must be measured with a ruler in order for the arm to bend properly.  The angle of motion depends on the angle that the syringe is attached.  Teamwork and Leadership skills—following directions, listening, combining ideas, working together, taking turns, making presentations Resources 1. TechXcite Lesson Plan 2. TechXcite Bionic Arm Parts List & Easy Ordering

North Summit Elementary School 240 S. Beacon Dr. Box 497 Coalville, UT. 84017

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Bionic Arm Lesson Plan

60-90 minutes for G 3,4; 30 minutes for G 1,2

Note: How much you preprepare depends on how much time you have and the age of the students. Materials Needed

18’ Balsa wood: 4 pieces per student Paper clips small Rubber bands 2 syringes per student 18’ clear tube (1 per student) Duck tape Large tables Buckets for water (if no sinks) Catch basins (6) Dremel tool or drill for creating holes Masking tape Cups for water pouring

Preparation 1. Prepare two demonstration arms with art (a hand, or a ball on a string). 2. Prepare 18” Balsa wood with drilled holes. 3. Prepare syringes and tubes head of time .

Demonstration (1-3 minutes) 1. Bet that you can move the hand and the ball without touching them. 2. Demonstrate the syringes can move the hand. Ask questions: What happened? What made the arm move? Can you think of other things that are moved by water? Explain the power of pushing water; validate backhoes, track hoes, cranes, artificial arms (prostheses), robots, water wheels, etc. Investigation and Experimentation (10-15 minutes) 1. Have students experiment with pairs of syringes; circulate to make connections between their discoveries and the concept of hydraulics and pneumatics. 2. Debrief the activity and emphasize the learning points.

Building the Arm and Transferring Motion (15-20 minutes) See TechXcite lesson plan for specs and ordering sites Vocabulary Water pressure Air pressure Hydraulics Pneumatics

Lesson made possible by grants from the Park City Community Foundation, The North Summit PTA, Crayola and the Holcim Cement Company

Note: We have 7 classes in G 3 & 4. The earlier classes worked in pairs or triads to create the arms. After 4 classes, all arms were assembled and students could then operate their own arm. 1. Demonstrate how to create an arm. Have pairs or triads make arms. 2. Demonstrate how to attach the syringes and move the arm. 3. Circulate to coach and problem-solve. Emphasize that problem-solving is a big part of science and engineering. 4. Fourth grade uses rules to measure the inset at the elbow. Debrief (10 minutes) Ask students what they learned—Reinforce concepts and skills If you have the capability show the video: Boy makes Excavator with Syringe Hydraulics – 3 minute video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kfhki3RkJv0 For Grades 1,2: All manipulatives must be pre-made to accommodate the 30 minute timeframe.

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Socrative Review Quiz Materials Needed Computer Projected computer screen Socrative account iPads for each student Paper copies of the Socrative Quiz in case the computer doesn’t work

Learning Points  When water is pushed inside a closed space, water pressure is created. The water moves the syringe plunger up.  When air is pushed inside a closed space, air pressure is created. The air moves the syringe plunger up.  When too much water or air is pushed, or when the force of the push is too strong, the plunger will pop off.  When the syringe plunger is attached to the arm, the arm will move. Vocabulary Pressure Water pressure Air pressure Hydraulics Pneumatics Transfer of motion

Note: Your goal is to reinforce (not test) student’s knowledge of the science concepts taught. MAKE THIS FUN! Preparation (10 minutes) 1. Have charged iPads available for each student. 2. Set up computer to project the screen. 3. Log into Socrative.com. 4. Select hydraulics.pneumatics quiz. 5. Choose Teacher Paced. 6. Set up Youtube video. For sound plug black cord with green plugs into earphone jack.

Administer Review Quiz (15 minutes) 1. Have students pick up an iPad as they enter the class. 2. Have them sit in front of the screen. 3. Have them turn on the iPad. 4. Have students sign in to the room. 5. Have students enter their first names. 6. Check to see they are all signed in. 7. Refresh student’s memories about water pressure and hydraulics using the Electrical circuit demonstration board. 8. Walk through each question by clicking on the number of the question. 9. After each question, show students their responses on the screen. 10. Explain correct answers. Emphasize learning points. 11. Have quiz report sent by email. Show Youtube video after quiz 10 Amazing Robots that will Change the World – 2:53 minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6feEE716UEk

If there is time, do the quiz again but choose Space Race.

North Summit Elementary School 240 S. Beacon Dr. Box 497 Coalville, UT. 84017

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Kinetic Sculpture Gallery 30 minutes

Materials  Markers  Paper/pens/pencils  Masking tape

Preparation 1. Prepare empty space with desks or tables where the Sound Garden will go. 2. Attach “bionic arms” to tables with duct tape.

Vocabulary Track hoe Back hoe Artificial limb/arm prosthesis Crane Robot Other

Explain and Conduct Project 1. Explain that students will be making a sleeve that slides onto the arm. 2. It must have a front and a back. Solicit ideas. 3. Have students create their artwork with markers. 4. Staple the front and back of the sleeve together once both sides are completed. Have students slide the sleeve on the arm and move it with the hydraulic syringes.

North Summit Elementary School 240 S. Beacon Dr. Box 497 Coalville, UT. 84017

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Hydraulics After-School Camp 2.5 hours

Materials  Balsa wood  Craft sticks, varying sizes  Syringes & clear tube  Large syringes or aquarium vacuum tube  Base material (8” x 12”)  Drill with drill bit and screw bit  Wood for drill protection  Small saws or serrated knives  Extension cords  Screws, finish nails  Wire/pipe cleaners  Weights or cans  Hammers  Toy dump trucks/diggers  Catch basins  Water & cups  Rags/paper towels  Glue gun/glue  Markers  Masking tape  Scissors  Cutters (for balsa wood)

Preparation 1. Invite students who show aptitude, enthusiasm and joy of discovery during bionic arm building. 2. Review YouTube movies and assemble materials. 3. Day of: Assemble materials, tables, water and catch basins.

Snack Goldfish & Juice

Cleanup (10 minutes) and Presentation (20 minutes)

Inspiration (10-15 minutes while having snack) Show YouTube videos: Lifting Jack How to Make a Hydraulic Crane Using Syringes Syringe Actuated Mechanical Arm Easy Hydraulic Machine Andrew’s Grade 8 Science Project Homemade syringe hydraulic excavator 3 Building (2 hours) These students were a motivated group who knew what they wanted to build before arriving to camp. The anticipation after attending the bionic arm class carried over and they were brimming with ideas. After showing them the materials and tools available, they drew graphic plans and proceeded to build . The only requirement was that their invention move functionally with hydraulics syringes. They could use as many as they wanted.

Crane

Firefighting Helicopter with bucket

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Clockwise from top left: 1) Demonstration arms with a “wrecking ball” (L) and “waving hand” (Rt.) Learning points on board with pictures of hydraulic machines, robots, and prosthetic devices. 2 & 3) Experimentation with syringes in catch basin. 4) Threading the open paper clip into the “elbow” 5 & 6) Taping the arm with masking tape 7) attaching the syringe with rubber bands. Note the syringe makes an equilateral or isosceles triangle with the arm. The arm will not bend beyond 90 degrees. A flat attachment along the base arm will make the arm bend at a wider angle but the suction action to close the arm will be much harder to accomplish. Ask students to experiment and explain why.

Parents! You are Invited to View Our STEAM Program’s

Kinetic Sculpture Gallery February 2-16, 2016 Tile Room — Any Time Please sign in at the office

Grades 1-4 have created a display of moving artwork and learned about hydraulics and pneumatics in the process. They have learned that water (fluid) and air pressure can make things move—like backhoes, track hoes, robots, prosthetic devices, and their own artistic creations! As part of our STEAM career-building curriculum your child has:  



applied scientific processes, communicated scientific ideas effectively, and understood the nature of science. generated evidence using the processes of scientific investigation i.e. framing questions, designing investigations, conducting investigations, collecting data, drawing conclusions. Created a “bionic arm” using balsa wood, a paper clip, and two syringes connected with clear tubing.

Your child should be able to explain that:  When water is pushed inside a closed space, water pressure is created. The water moves the syringe plunger up.  When air is pushed inside a closed space, air pressure is created. The air moves the syringe plunger up.  When too much water or air is pushed, or when the force of the push is too strong, the plunger will pop off.  When the syringe plunger is attached to the arm, the arm will move.  He learned troubleshooting and design skills.  She learned Teamwork and Leadership skills: Following instructions, listening, generating ideas, combining ideas, taking turns, being patient.

STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math