Stimulate interest in math, science, history and other core subjects with the study of robots.  Robots generate interest even among those who have little electronic or mechanical know-how.  And the following sites add individualization to lessons, motivate students, and provide those with different learning modalities a chance to excel. 

For a list of other science websites, go to REC Science.

Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Building Robots 

Build your Own Robot Arm [PDF]
Slow loading, but simple to do

Educational Robotics 
Collection of site links

Guide to Cyborgs and Robots
Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame has educator section.

History of Robots 

IEEE Lesson Plans 
Sophisticated site for teachers on building class robots -- easy to follow

LEGO Robotics Invention WebQuest

NASA Robots
Basic lesson on how robots work -- features activities where students become a space robot

Prism -- Robotics:  Lessons 

Robot Builder’s Menu and Guide  

Robot Discovery

Robot, Wikipedia

Robotics in the Classroom [PDF]
A nice printout for using robots in the classroom

Robotics Lessons 
One teacher’s lessons on robotics, including video and web quest

Robotics Web Quest

Robots 
Links to sites

Robots in Literature 

Sci Fi Themes Magazine 
For advanced students, this site uses literature as a web quest.

Suite 101:  Robots Printables, games, coloring sheets and crafts related to robots

Walking Stick: A First Robot
A parent writes about building a walking robot; includes parts list.