RO-VA

Written by Steven Heron.

Illustrated by Andrew Macintosh.

YAP Here for FUN!

Family

Meeting

Time!

Robot Dog Design Challenge

Draw and label your own robot pet.

Include special features, sensors, buttons, or tools.

Build a RO-VA Model

Use recycled materials to create a robot dog.

These might include boxes, tubes, bottle caps, etc.

Coding Commands

Write a list of commands for RO-VA (Sit, Turn, Fetch, Dance).

Discuss how robots follow instructions step by step.

Build a functional electrical circuit using everyday household materials (aluminium foil, a standard AA, AAA or 9V battery and a small bulb or LED). Note: to be done with an adult.

SCIENCE/STEAM Challenge

Activities courtesy of Jeremy Kalbstein

Family games time!

Test your knowledge with our quiz!

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SENSORY TEST

Compare human senses and RO-VA's "robot senses."

Complete a Venn Diagram to list the similarities and differences.

Test your own senses by closing your eyes and trying to identify different smells, tastes, sounds, and by touch.

Which is better for finding hidden objects: eyes, ears, nose or sensors? Would this be the same for dogs?