Moves and Turns
Educational standards
NGSS MS-ETS1-4 Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved.CSTA 2-CS-01 6-8 Recommend improvements to the design of computing devices, based on an analysis of how users interact with the devices.Common Core CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.G.B.4 Know the formulas for the area and circumference of a circle and use them to solve problems; give an informal derivation of the relationship between the circumference and area of a circle.Learning Targets
Use Sensors to control the movement of a robot
Success Criteria
Students can select appropriate blocks for making controlled movements.
Students can change the parameters of blocks in iterative ways.
Students can stack appropriate Move Blocks together to create programs.
What is an Autonomous Robot?
An autonomous wheeled robot is a common type of mobile robot. Although they’re not yet common in homes, they’re used extensively in factories and warehouses around the world to automate tasks. The most basic task any wheeled robot should be able to do is to use its motors to make precise and controlled movements.
Human Robot
How do you move from place to place without bumping into something? Work with a team of at least two people and write a set of specific instructions to move across a crowded room. Give your instructions to another team. The human robot must follow the instructions to the letter.
Your human robot only has legs and arms. It does not have eyes or ears.
Questions to Ponder
Watch the following video about Amazon Warehouse robots and then consider the following questions...
What does a robot need to "know" in order to move around?
What other tasks do you think these robots could do?
How could they safely work together with human workers?
Program Your Robot
Open the EV3 Classroom app found on your computer's hard drive and click on Units at the top of the screen,
Complete the Moves and Turns lesson.
Class Discussion
Why is it important to plan out each step of a program?
What kinds of things might happen if you do not come up with a plan first?
