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Nezha Inventors Kit V2

A complete 8-lesson curriculum journey — ready to deliver in your classroom with full lesson plans, coding programs, and standards alignment.

10 Lessons
Grades 5–8
NGSS · CSTA Aligned
5 Downloads per Lesson
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Lesson 1 — Case 1
Pull-Ups Robot
45–90 minGrades 6–8STEAM + RoboticsMakeCodeParallelogram Mechanics
Lesson Overview

Students design and build a robotic pull-up machine using the Nezha Inventor's Kit V2, exploring parallelogram mechanics, motor-driven reciprocal motion, and MakeCode programming. Through the 5E learning model — Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate — students connect real-world exercise science to engineering design and computational thinking.

Design and build a robot that performs pull-up motions using parallelogram linkages from the Nezha Inventor's Kit V2
Explain the geometric properties of parallelograms and how they enable controlled, stable mechanical movement
Understand how motors convert circular rotation into reciprocal (back-and-forth) motion to simulate pull-up action
Program robot movements using MakeCode visual block programming — motor control, timing, and loop sequences
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Lesson 2 — Case 2
Swimming Robot
45–90 minGrades 6–8STEM + RoboticsMotor PhysicsFriction & Propulsion
Lesson Overview

Students design and build a swimming robot using the Nezha Inventor's Kit V2, exploring motor mechanics, friction, and speed-time-distance relationships. Through the 5E learning model, students connect real-world aquatic movement to engineering design — testing propulsion systems and recording performance data to analyse and improve their builds.

Design and build a functional swimming robot that moves forward without wheels using the Nezha Inventor's Kit V2
Understand basic principles of motor operation and how motors create movement through rotational force
Explore friction and investigate its effect on the speed of a moving object in water versus on land
Investigate speed-time-distance relationships — record and analyse robot performance data across timed trials
Develop problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking skills through iterative design and testing
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Lesson 3 — Case 3
Weightlifting Robot
45–90 minGrades 6–8STEM + RoboticsMakeCodeCircular & Reciprocating Motion
Lesson Overview

Students define circular motion and reciprocating motion, then design and build a weightlifting robot using the Nezha Inventor's Kit V2. They program motor-driven lifting sequences in MakeCode, apply the crank-slider mechanism, and iterate their designs through hands-on testing. The lesson follows the 5E model: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate.

Define circular motion and reciprocating motion
Explain how a weightlifting robot works mechanically
Build a weightlifting robot using the Nezha Inventor's Kit V2
Program the robot to lift weights using MakeCode
Troubleshoot and iterate robot designs through testing
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Lesson 4 — Case 4
Balancing Act: Building a Unicycle Robot
45–90 minGrades 6–8STEAM + RoboticsMakeCodeBalance & Centre of Gravity
Lesson Overview

Students design and build a unicycle robot using the Nezha Inventor's Kit V2, investigating the principles of balance, centre of gravity, and stability. Through the 5E learning model — Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate — students connect real-world acrobatics and physics to engineering design, programming motor-driven balancing mechanisms in MakeCode and iterating their builds through hands-on testing.

Design and build a unicycle robot that demonstrates controlled balance using the Nezha Inventor's Kit V2
Explain the concept of centre of gravity and how mass distribution affects a robot's stability
Investigate how motor speed and weight placement influence balance and movement
Program balancing and motion sequences using MakeCode visual block programming
Iterate and improve robot designs through testing, observation, and engineering reflection
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Lesson 5 — Case 5
The Kaleidoscope Robot
45–90 minGrades 6–8STEAM + RoboticsMakeCodeSymmetry & Rotational Motion
Lesson Overview

Students design and build a kaleidoscope robot using the Nezha Inventor's Kit V2, exploring the mathematics of symmetry, rotational motion, and geometric pattern generation. Through the 5E learning model — Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate — students connect art, mathematics, and engineering by programming motor-driven rotational sequences in MakeCode and observing how speed and angle produce complex symmetrical patterns.

Design and build a kaleidoscope robot that produces symmetrical patterns through rotational motion using the Nezha Inventor's Kit V2
Explain the relationship between rotational speed, angle, and the visual patterns generated
Identify and describe types of symmetry — reflective and rotational — and connect them to real-world engineering applications
Program motor-driven rotation sequences using MakeCode, adjusting speed and direction to modify pattern output
Develop creative problem-solving skills by iterating robot designs to achieve desired visual and mechanical effects
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Lesson 6 — Case 6
The Dancing Robot
45–90 minGrades 6–8STEAM + RoboticsMakeCodeRhythm & Sequencing
Lesson Overview

Students design and build a dancing robot using the Nezha Inventor's Kit V2, exploring the relationship between rhythm, timing, and programmed motion sequences. Through the 5E learning model — Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate — students connect music, art, and engineering by choreographing multi-motor movement patterns in MakeCode and iterating their builds to improve performance and coordination.

Design and build a dancing robot that performs coordinated movement sequences using the Nezha Inventor's Kit V2
Explain how timing and rhythm can be expressed through programmed motor sequences
Investigate how multiple motors can be synchronised to create complex, coordinated motion
Program dance sequences using MakeCode — controlling motor speed, direction, and timing loops
Iterate and refine robot choreography through testing, observation, and creative problem-solving
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Lesson 7 — Case 7
The Crawling Robot
45–90 minGrades 6–8STEAM + RoboticsMakeCodeLocomotion & Leg Mechanisms
Lesson Overview

Students design and build a crawling robot using the Nezha Inventor's Kit V2, investigating how animals and machines achieve locomotion through coordinated leg mechanisms. Through the 5E learning model — Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate — students study bio-inspired engineering and program multi-leg crawling gaits in MakeCode, testing and refining their designs for smooth forward movement.

Design and build a crawling robot that moves using leg mechanisms inspired by natural locomotion
Explain how cam-and-follower or linkage mechanisms convert rotational motor motion into leg movement
Investigate how leg coordination and gait sequencing affect the speed and stability of a crawling robot
Program crawling gaits using MakeCode — adjusting motor timing and direction to optimise movement
Apply bio-inspired engineering thinking to iterate and improve the robot's locomotion efficiency
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Lesson 8 — Case 8
The Walking Robot
45–90 minGrades 6–8STEAM + RoboticsMakeCodeGait Patterns & Stability
Lesson Overview

Students design and build a walking robot using the Nezha Inventor's Kit V2, exploring the mechanics of bipedal and quadrupedal locomotion, gait patterns, and dynamic stability. Through the 5E learning model — Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate — students connect biomechanics and physics to engineering design, programming walking gaits in MakeCode and investigating how leg length and step timing affect movement efficiency.

Design and build a walking robot that demonstrates stable forward locomotion using the Nezha Inventor's Kit V2
Explain the principles of gait — step sequence, stride length, and the role of centre of mass in dynamic balance
Investigate how changes in leg geometry and motor speed affect walking stability and efficiency
Program walking gaits in MakeCode — coordinating motor timing and direction across multiple limbs
Iterate and refine robot designs through testing, comparing different gait strategies and their real-world analogues
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Lesson 9 — Case 9
Building a Scorpion Robot
45–90 minGrades 6–8STEAM + RoboticsMakeCodeMulti-Limb Mechanisms
Lesson Overview

Students design and build a scorpion robot using the Nezha Inventor's Kit V2, exploring complex multi-limb mechanisms inspired by arachnid anatomy. Through the 5E learning model — Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate — students apply bio-inspired engineering principles to build and program a robot with both locomotion legs and a functional articulated tail, investigating how segmented structures distribute force and enable precise movement.

Design and build a scorpion robot incorporating multiple independent linkage systems using the Nezha Inventor's Kit V2
Explain how segmented and articulated structures in nature inspire engineering design solutions
Investigate how force is distributed across a multi-limb frame and how structural choices affect strength and flexibility
Program coordinated locomotion and tail articulation sequences in MakeCode using multiple motor outputs
Develop advanced problem-solving skills by managing mechanical complexity and iterating across subsystems
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Lesson 10 — Case 10
Building a Mechanical Crawler
45–90 minGrades 6–8STEAM + RoboticsMakeCodeAdvanced Locomotion
Lesson Overview

Students design and build a mechanical crawler as the capstone project of the Nezha Inventor's Kit V2 curriculum, synthesising all prior learning about mechanisms, motion, and programming. Through the 5E learning model — Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate — students apply advanced linkage design and multi-motor programming in MakeCode to build a high-performance crawler, reflecting on their full engineering design journey.

Design and build an advanced mechanical crawler that demonstrates mastery of linkage and motor systems from the Nezha Inventor's Kit V2
Synthesise knowledge of gears, linkages, and motion types to engineer an efficient crawling mechanism
Investigate how mechanical advantage and power transfer affect crawler performance across different surfaces
Program complex multi-motor sequences in MakeCode, combining speed, direction, and timing control for optimal locomotion
Reflect on the full engineering design process — from prototype to refined solution — and communicate design decisions
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