1. www.Build-It-Yourself.com Robot Election Mission

2. www.Build-It-Yourself.com Mission The Problem The Mission “I invented the Internet.” presidential candidate Double-talking politicians are mucking up the works. It's our duty to rescue the world from these nit wits! Design, build and manage a robot to run in a campaign for President of The Universe. Think about the interests of the citizens. What could your robot do that would win their votes.

3. www.Build-It-Yourself.com Goals At the end of this mission, robot candidates will run on an obstacle course that simulates a presidential campaign trail. Your robot may earn votes for: A good campaign slogan. Making noise. Standing tall. Raising money (or collecting candy). A campaign speech (recorded in Scratch and triggered by moving a mouse).

4. www.Build-It-Yourself.com Modules Modular construction is BIG! Break your solution into simple motion, sensor and structural modules. You may find instructions for useful modules in Build-It-Blocks.

5. www.Build-It-Yourself.com The Plan 1.Plan and design. 2.Build modules. 3.Build obstacles. 4.Integrate and test your solution. 5.Document results. 6.Present your project to the world. There’s a lot to do! If we don’t work together, our solution may fail.

6. www.Build-It-Yourself.com Look’n Good Present your solution! Make cool characters. Draw signs the way. Use many and shapes. Be neat and organized. A good idea that looks ugly … may not get the attention it deserves!

7. www.Build-It-Yourself.com Examples - Videos Meet Vermin Supreme 2012 Presidential Candidate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFXXAuDK1Ao&feature=player_embedded#! Stupid Politician https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQIek1XIKaA

8. www.Build-It-Yourself.com Examples – Robot Candidates

9. www.Build-It-Yourself.com Examples – Campaign Trail Obstacles Throw candy to the voters. Raise a campaign slogan sign. Stand tall. Touch the top of an arch. Maneuver around difficult challenges without upsetting anything. Raise money for your campaign. Make lots of noise.

10. www.Build-It-Yourself.com Questions To Discuss The Problem: - What are the differences between democracy and dictatorship? - What are the benefits of democracy and dictatorship? The Solution: - What are qualities of a good leader?