jittery jitterbots!

Today we did something that I have done many many times with the end result always being the same, kids loving it! To make jitterbots here are the supplies that are necessary:

• Motor
• AA Battery 
• Aligator clips
• Electricians tape
• CD
• Paperclips
• Wine cork
• Duct Tape

Cut the alligator clip in half and strip the plastic off about an inch so the wire is exposed. Twist the wire so it is not frayed and coil it into a circle. Tape one of the coiled ends to the positive side of the battery and one end to the negative side with electricians tape. Tape the battery and wires onto what you want to be the top of the jitterbot.  

Next fold the paperclips out and duct tape them on what you want to be the bottom of the jitterbot. Take the wine cork and make a small hole so it will slide onto the end of the motor. Tape the motor on the side of the jitterbot with the battery pack. Make sure there is enough room so the cork rotates freely and does not hit the CD. 

It's alive!

Finally attach the alligator clips to the motor and watch it spin! For added fun, put a marker in the middle of the CD to make robot art!

Robot Art

To finish, I had the kids create their own robots using items from our recycled gold. In all the times I have done this, I see new things each time. Today we had a pirate ship, caterpillar robots, and a tall coffee can robot!

 

Let me know if I can help clarify any confusing spots!

Jitterly yours,

The Garage Creative