Students will learn how the Quacky Duck Bot can be controlled using a switch. The teacher will first explain the concept and show how turning the switch on and off controls the motor.
Then, step-by-step, the children will connect the switch, battery, and motor to complete the circuit. When the switch is turned on, Quacky starts moving, and when it is turned off, Quacky stops, helping them understand how a switch controls a robot.
This lesson introduces the concept of controlling the Quacky Duck Bot using a switch. It demonstrates how a switch can turn a circuit on and off to control the movement of a robot.
In this activity, the Quacky Bot is connected to a battery, motor, and a switch. When the switch is turned on, the motor starts running and Quacky moves, and when the switch is turned off, the motor stops, showing how a simple switch can control robot movement.
Through this activity, you will explore:
Basic understanding of switches in electronic circuits
How a switch controls the flow of electricity
How simple controls can operate a robot
To build the switch controlled Quacky Bot, the following materials are used:
Quacky Duck Bot model
DC Motor
Switch
Battery
Wires
Motor holder or connector
To watch how the Quacky Bot works using a push buttons, click the link below.