www.build-it-yourself.com robot election mission
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Robot Election Mission
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Mission
The Problem The Mission
“I invented the Internet.” presidential candidate
Double-talking politicians are mucking up the works. It's our duty to rescue the world from these nit wits!
Design, build and manage a robot to run in a campaign for President of The Universe.
Think about the interests of the citizens. What could your robot do that would win their votes.
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Goals
At the end of this mission, robot candidates will run on
an obstacle course that simulates a presidential campaign trail.
Your robot may earn votes for:
• A good campaign slogan.• Making noise.• Standing tall.• Raising money (or collecting candy).• A campaign speech (recorded in Scratch and
triggered by moving a mouse).
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Modules
• Modular construction is BIG!
• Break your solution into simple motion, sensor and structural modules.
• You may find instructions for useful modules in Build-It-Blocks.
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The Plan
1. Plan and design.
2. Build modules.
3. Build obstacles.
4. Integrate and test your solution.
5. Document results.
6. Present your project to the
world.
There’s a lot to do! If we don’t work together,our solution may fail.
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Look’n Good
• Present your solution!
• Make cool characters.
• Draw signs the way.
• Use many and shapes.
• Be neat and organized.
A good idea that looks ugly …may not get the attention it deserves!
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Examples - Videos
Meet Vermin Supreme 2012 Presidential Candidate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFXXAuDK1Ao&feature=player_embedded#!
Stupid Politician https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQIek1XIKaA
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Examples – Robot Candidates
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Examples – Campaign Trail Obstacles
Throw candy to the voters.
Raise a campaign slogan sign.
Stand tall. Touch the top of an arch.
Maneuver around difficult challenges without upsetting anything.
Raise money for your campaign.
Make lots of noise.
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Questions To Discuss
The Problem: - What are the differences between democracy and dictatorship?- What are the benefits of democracy and dictatorship?
The Solution:
- What are qualities of a good leader?