Program / Event Details

What’s a Drawbot?
Engineer a kinetic sculpture that is designed and built to draw! Your students will love buidling their own version of a hands-on, electric, wiggling, re-buildable drawing machine – that goes home to keep!

In one virtual visit, students will
– engineer a machine that can stand, move and draw – using a battery, a motor, and common craft materials.
– explore basic concepts of electricity, motors and their role in kinetic artwork
– define how a circuit can be opened or closed
– identify how mechanical vibration makes objects move (and even draw!)
– middle school students explore design variables (weight, balance, height, angles of incidence, and tension) and how they affect the performance of their drawing machines.

All drawbot materials arrive individually packaged in a hands-on kit that includes everything a student needs. A FutureMakers coach visits your classroom virtually – and is your buddy in leading

You need only provide a computer with a webcam, microphone, speakers, and a design challenge mindset!

This is also a popular professional development session for STEAM-focused teachers.

Program Format and Pricing: 
Synchronous virtual program – $385 per classroom facilitated by FutureMakers coach. Instructional materials delivered to your school in advance, along with a virtual planning session for participating staff. 45-minute program includes virtual visit from FutureMakers coaches, and access to slides for program, and individually packaged materials for each learner.

Materials-only program – $178.50 per classroom with FREE educator-guided activity slides

Parent Night Project Station—Materials Only—$297.50 per 50 participants with free live virtual coaching available to staff / volunteers prior to event.