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In this activity, learners explore how pneumatics and hydraulics could be used to produce movement in a robotic arm. Learners investigate the differences between pneumatics and hydraulics and discover how objects may be moved and manipulated using pneumatics and hydraulics.
- Under 5 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- $10 - $20 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- 1 50 mL syringe per group (Luer Lock type)
- 1 Dish tub per group
- 2 30 mL syringes per group
- 30 cm of 1/8 inch clear, plastic tubing per group
- Pencils
- Mini marshmallow
- Paper
- Paper towels or bath towels
- Water
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
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Engineering
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Physical Sciences
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Energy
- Work and Machines
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Motion and Forces
- Machines
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States of Matter
- Gases
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Structure and Properties of Matter
- Atomic Structure
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Energy
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Asking Questions
- Conducting Investigations
- Formulating Explanations
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The Scientific Process
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- be mobile
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
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Rights:
- All rights reserved, National Geographic Society, 2015