Robot Suncatcher STEM Activity for Kids
Looking for a fun outdoor STEM project that blends science, creativity, and hands-on learning?
Our Robot Suncatcher Craft is a classroom favorite! Students used cardboard and colorful cellophane to build bright robots that transform sunlight into glowing rainbow reflections.
It’s a perfect mix of art, engineering, and science — encouraging kids to explore light, color, and design in a playful way.
We recently did this Robot Suncatcher Activity with our Grade 6 to 8 students, and it was an absolute hit!
Kids were amazed to see how the sunlight passed through the colorful cellophane and created rainbow robot shadows on the ground. It was a perfect mix of science, art, and creativity — and such a fun way to learn outdoors!
This activity helps students explore how light passes through transparent materials, how colors mix, and how shapes reflect — all while designing and building their own robot model. It’s hands-on, engaging, and full of “wow” moments!
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STEM Concepts We Explored:
Science: How light and color work together
Technology: Exploring transparency and reflection
Engineering: Designing and building with cardboard
Art: Decorating with bright colors and creative shapes
Math: Using and recognizing geometric shapes
Skills Developed:
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Creativity and imagination
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Fine motor and design skills
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Observation and problem-solving
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Teamwork and collaboration
Materials Used:
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Cardboard
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Colorful cellophane sheets
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Scissors and glue/tape
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Markers or paint for decoration
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String for hanging
Once finished, we took our robots outside — and the sunlight transformed them into glowing rainbow robots!
Our students couldn’t stop experimenting with how the shadows changed when they moved their creations.
It’s definitely a must-try STEM activity for classrooms or outdoor learning sessions!
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