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Project Spotlight:

Automata: Reindeer

Bring a reindeer to life with motors, movement, and a little holiday magic!
Grade 3-4

What We Built

Makers built a reindeer-themed automata powered by a yellow gear motor and battery pack to create movement.

What We Learned

Motors & Batteries

Learned how motors and batteries work together to create movement.

Rotary Motion

Explored how a motor’s rotation creates movement in the automata.

Mechanical Systems

Discovered how mechanical parts work together to create motion.

Skills in Action

  • Mechanical Assembly
  • Fine Motor Control
  • Motor Integration
  • Testing & Building
  • Creative Design
  • Problem-Solving

Build Story

Challenge:

Build an automata that uses a motor to create movement.

Process:

Assemble the motor, connect the battery pack, then test movement.

Result:

Build an automata that uses a motor to create movement.

How We Kept it Safe

Makers receive safety guidance before building and made sure that all long hair was tied up and loose object were cleared from workspaces.

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Ask Your Child

  • How do the motor and battery work together?
  • What happens when the motor starts turning?

Extend at Home

Look for something that moves with a motor at home. What powers it, and what parts help turn that energy into movement?

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