Hooked On Science: Scribblebots
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Markers and paper are a few ingredients your kids might use to create a masterpiece. WBBJ’s “Science Guy” Jason Lindsey and a kid scientist show us how to use these ingredients along with a few others from around the house to engineer a Scribblebot. INGREDIENTS one space· 4 Markers one space· 1 Popsicle Stick one space· 1 Large Disposable 18oz Drinking Cup one space· 1 AAA Battery Holder with Switch one space· 2 AAA Batteries one space· 1 Motor with Spinner one space· Duct Tape one space· Super Glue INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Using the super glue, attach the AAA battery holder with switch to one end of the Popsicle stick and the motor with spinner to the other end of the Popsicle stick. STEP 2: Super glue the Popsicle stick to the large disposable 18oz drinking cup. Connect the AAA battery pack with switch to the motor with spinner. Add the AAA batteries to the AAA battery pack with switch. STEP 2: Using the duct tape, evenly secure the four markers inside the open end of the cup, so the markers are pointing toward the ground. STEP 2: Place your Scribblebot on a white piece of paper, turn on the AAA battery holder with switch, and observe. EXPLANATION The vibrations created by the motor moves through the disposable 18oz drinking cup, to the markers, causing the Scribblebot to move, creating a work of art. Go to www.hookedonscience.org for more experiments that might get you and your family “Hooked on Science.”
