Grades K-4

We are issuing a Robot Rubbish Round-up Challenge again this year for students in grades K-4. There are two parts to this challenge, a construction/design part and a writing part. Your task is to build a free-standing (or sitting) robot that is made from discarded materials. This robot must be at least the “average” height of the students in your group or classroom. You may purchase glue, tape or other fasteners but that is all! This robot must be registered, transportable and be displayed at Robotic Park to qualify for awards.

The second part of this challenge is to write a creative story about your robot. Introduce us to your robot. What is its purpose or function? Where does it function? What problems does it encounter in its environment? How does it attempt to solve its problems? Your story must be no more than one page long. It must be word-processed in font no smaller than 12 pt. Each robot should have only one story. Multiple entries to Rubbish Robot Round-up are allowed from a classroom.

Important: Each robot will need to be labeled clearly with its name, the school name, the teacher/s name, the grade/s level and the names of its creators and the average height of those in the group or class.

Robot Rubbish Round-up Award Categories

Judging will take place and awards will be given in the following categories:

Best All Around (Robot and Writing)
This award will be given to the robot and story that consistently delight the viewer and the readers.

Most Spirited (Robot and Writing)
This award will be given to the robot who displays the most excitement about being a robot and doing robotic things such as being at Robotic Park.

Most Likely to Succeed (Robot and Writing)
This award will be given to the robot with a cause and with the know-how and equipment to make things happen.

Most Humorous (Robot and Writing)
This award will be given to the robot that most tickles the funny bone.

Most Serious (Robot and Writing)
This award will be given to the robot that is designed for a purpose that will better serve mankind.

Most Athletic (Robot and Writing)
This award will be given to robot that is the most physically fit and ready and able to compete athletically.

Most Creative (Robot and Writing)
This award will be given to the robot that is creative in story, use of materials, design, function, and/or overall impression.

Best Dressed
This award will be given to the robot that takes "dressing for the occasion" seriously.

Best Looking
This award will be given to the robot that has the best overall appearance, craftsmanship and interesting use of materials.