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Grades 6–8

Online Farm Robotics HaulBot Project

Grades 6–82 hrs 45 minsCSTA aligned

Students program, test, and improve their own farm robot in Qweebi's online Makerspace while learning sequences, algorithms, loops, and color sensors.

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  • No downloads or installs
  • Ready-to-run lessons
Farm robot hauling a hay bale in Qweebi's online Makerspace

Works on Chromebooks, Windows, and Mac

Project Snapshot

  • Grade Level

    Grades 6–8

  • Duration

    2 hrs 45 mins

  • Teacher Prep

    Under 30 minutes

  • Career Connection

    Agricultural Robotics Engineer

  • Core Concepts

    Sequences, Algorithms, Loops, Color Sensors

  • Standards

    CSTA: 2-AP-13, 2-AP-14, 2-AP-17

How This Project Works in Class

In 2 hours and 45 minutes, students learn how robots sense, plan, and act, then use block coding and color sensors to program HaulBot to complete a real-world farm robotics challenge.

  1. 1

    Learn to Program HaulBot

    Robotics Bootcamp · 45 min

    Students explore how robots help farmers with difficult and repetitive tasks, learn what a robot is, and practice giving HaulBot clear instructions using block coding, sequences, algorithms, and loops.

  2. 2

    Use Color Sensors

    Sensor Bootcamp · 40 min

    Students learn how robots use sensors to understand their surroundings, then use color sensor blocks and loops to help HaulBot navigate to specific locations.

    Farm robot using a color sensor to detect an orange marker, next to a repeat-until color sensor block
  3. 3

    Plan and Program HaulBot

    Final EDP Challenge · 40 min

    Students use the Engineering Design Process to understand the challenge, imagine possible solutions, plan HaulBot's path, and create their first version of the program.

    Screenshot of the HaulBot Final EDP Challenge in Qweebi's online Makerspace, with color sensor code blocks beside a farm map
  4. 4

    Test, Improve, and Share HaulBot

    Reflection · 40 min

    Students test their code, improve their program, and record a show-and-tell video where they explain how their HaulBot solution works.

    Screenshot of a student recording a show-and-tell video while testing their HaulBot code in Qweebi's online Makerspace

What Teacher Resources Are Included

Everything you need to prep, launch, and run the Farm Robotics - HaulBOT project with confidence.

  • Teacher Slides

    Ready-to-present Google Slides with built-in speaker notes.

  • Student Journals

    Google Docs journals where students record observations, explanations, and reflections.

  • Built-In Qweebi Challenges

    Interactive challenges build science intuition and prepare students for the final design challenge.

  • Step-by-Step Teacher Guide

    A clear guide walks you through how to launch and run your Qweebi project.

Early Teacher Feedback

HaulBot is a newer Qweebi project, and early classroom feedback is already helping us see how students respond to the challenge.

  • Student engagement

    “My 8th graders recently completed the HaulBot coding challenge where they had to program their robot to haul hay bales in a certain amount of time. Students were engaged in the challenges and were competing with each other to collect the most bales for the final challenge.”
    Photo of Regina Nadbielny, STEAM teacher in Stirling, New Jersey

    Regina Nadbielny

    STEAM Teacher

    Stirling, New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I try the HaulBot project for free?
Yes. When you sign up for Qweebi, you can try 2 projects free, including the Farm Robotics HaulBot project, with unlimited classes and students.
What grade levels is this project best for?
Farm Robotics HaulBot is designed for grades 6–8. Students learn robotics and coding concepts, then apply them to program a color-sensing farm robot that solves a real-world agricultural challenge.
How long does the project take?
The project takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes. Most teachers run it across four class periods, depending on their schedule.
Do I need any supplies or kits?
No. Students program, test, and improve HaulBot in Qweebi's online Makerspace, so there are no physical robots, kits, materials, storage, or cleanup.
What devices does it work on?
Qweebi works on Chromebooks, Windows, and Mac computers with a web browser and internet connection. Nothing needs to be downloaded or installed.
Do I need a coding or robotics background to teach this project?
No. The project includes ready-to-present teacher slides, student journals, built-in Qweebi challenges, and a step-by-step teacher guide to help you run it with confidence.

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