We're challenging the kids of Chicago to explore robots from December 14, 2015 to January 4, 2016. Robots can explore outer space, build cars and even help you clean your room!
To complete the challenge:
- Read (book, magazine or website) for 20 minutes a day for at least five days
- Discover new information by doing one activity
- Create one story, poem or piece of art
Keep track of your progress on the Winter Learning Challenge log (English | Spanish). Return your completed log to any CPL location by January 11 to receive a free book. All participants who submit a completed log will be entered into a raffle for a prize from the Chicago Fire.
Read
Check out our recommended robotic reads.
Robots: Learn about all the different types of robots and how they are used.
Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor: Scientist and inventor Frank Einstein plans to win the Midville Science Prize with a little help from his robots.
Discover
- There's still time to visit the Robot Revolution exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry (through January 3), or explore it online!
- Build a mechanical grabber using recycled materials from around your house.
- Construct a robot that can draw on it's own.
- Lead Lightbot through a puzzle while learning simple coding.
- Attend one of our robotics programs.
Create
- Use cardboard boxes, soup cans and other objects to build your own life size robot.
- Visit your neighborhood library and build a robot with wooden blocks.
- Make a robot that can balance on your finger.
- Mix and match your own robots with these colorful cubes.
- Describe your personal robot. What would it look like and what would it do for you?
The Winter Learning Challenge is made possible through the Chicago Public Library Foundation.
