5th Grade Students Build and Code Animatronics Characters

Our fifth-grade students designed and constructed moving animatronics characters (robotic systems designed to mimic living objects) in our new Horowitz Family Center for Innovation and Imagination using coding, robotics, and recycled materials. They learned to program servo and rotational motors, making their creations move with precision and light up in dynamic ways. In a museum-style showcase, students presented their final projects to younger grades, confidently explaining the design process, technical functions, and the ideas behind their work. 

This project reflects the Perelman approach to learning—where students think deeply and differently, blending curiosity with critical thinking, and applying knowledge across disciplines. It's hands-on learning that inspires insight, inquiry, and imagination.