探索建築：建築中的機器人與仿生學（現場）

MATERIALS:

Each student will collect materials of their choice to construct their playground. This model can be beautifully completed with paper, cardboard from a cereal box, recycled plastic, bubble wrap, parts and pieces, string, glue and tape. The most important thing is to choose materials that can be manipulated by cutting, bending, folding, etc.  For example, if your learner chooses to use a plastic bottle, that's fine, but it will more than likely need to be integrated into the project as a whole object. If your child is comfortable with hot glue, it would be helpful.  If not, masking tape is awesome! The instructor will demonstrate modelling ideas using masking tape.

Robotics & Biomimicry comes with a Scavenger Hunt Sheet to give learners an idea of some possible building materials.

Here's a list of what you might consider.  These are not "must haves",  just a few ideas:
1. Something for a base: a thick paper plate or a cereal box
2. Something that floats: bubble wrap, recyclables, cut up swim noodles, packing peanuts, foam pieces
3. Something for leaves: pipe cleaners, sticks, skewers, paper or fabric, hot glue
4. something to make a vertical garden: green streamer paper, artificial flowers, green construction paper

Pro Tip: Be sure to have fun!  Feel free to explore materials, colors and sizes.  Don't worry about materials you don't have - find fun substitutions and see what you can bring to life.