Motor Bird
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In this activity, learners build a bird that flies in place with help from a motor, wire, and some straws. This engineering activity introduces learners to circuits and motors, automata, and rotational motion. Note: a drill and drill bit are required for this project, but are not included in the cost of materials.
- Under 5 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- $5 - $10 per student
- Ages 6 - 14
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- 2' electrical wire
- 22" steel wire, around 16 gauge
- 1 motor
- 2 screws
- 1 paperclip
- 1 straw
- 1 battery
- 1 baseboard
- 2 wood blocks, small
- cardstock or construction paper
- scissors
- screwdriver
- drill with 1/16" bit and another bit same diameter as steel wire
- hot glue gun
Subjects
- Engineering and Technology
- Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Engineering
- Physical Sciences
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Electric Charges and Currents
- Electric Motors
- Electric Circuits
- Energy
- Energy and Power
- Work and Machines
- Motion and Forces
- Machines
- Rotation Motion
- Electricity and Magnetism
- The Nature of Science
- The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Arts and Crafts
- Electronics
- Model Building
- Toys
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Fresno Community Science Workshop
Rights:
- All Rights Reserved, Fresno Community Science Workshop, ©2011
