In Rocking Robots you will find:
Day 1: What Is a Robot?
Day 2: The History of Robots
Day 3: People and Places of Robots
Day 4: Science Secrets of Robots
Day 5: Goodies and Gadgets of Robots
Although I did get a stack of books about robots out of the library. We didn't really use them or need them. (My husband and older son did enjoy reading some of them.) I really didn't have much interest in robots and the kids weren't that thrilled with it either but any time I've been hesitant about a Download N Go unit we end up having a good time so we went for it. I think we all learned a lot and it was fun to watch the robot videos.
I didn't take any pictures while we were working on the unit but we visited the Mystic Aquarium where they have a large exhibit that features underwater robots and videos with Dr. Robert Ballard. It was a great way to end our study. Well that, and the robot cake! (You'll find links to the directions in the study.)
Dr. Ballard (a sign as you walk in to the exhibit) |
a life size replica of Jason |
I can't remember the name of this ROV (you'll learn what that is) but the kids can climb down inside. |
Inside the ROV. The port holes have "movies" going by so it seems as if you are underwater. |
A Titanic exhibit where the floor is a movie screen that is like the sea bottom |
I think I'll pass on that ticket even at the original price! |
one of the movies |
decorating our robot cake |
Emma, Ryan and Jenna with our robot |
We really enjoyed Rocking Robots and I was amazed at some of the videos and the things robots can do. You can read more reviews on the Download N Go blog tour.
* I received a free copy of Rocking Robots in exchange for my honest review.
3 comments:
We did the same cake! I saw a few different ones. How fun!
How cool you got to go on this field trip! Love the cake! We enjoyed Robots too!
God bless
Heather Laurie
www.specialneedshomeschooling.com
Looks like a lot of fun and I love the cake!!!
Blessings
Leslie
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