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Lesson Objectives:
Lesson Objectives:
Understand what is a robot
Understand what robots need to work
Understand the different uses of robots
Lesson Outcomes:
Lesson Outcomes:
ALL students will: Be able to define what a robot is
MOST students will: Be able to explain the core characteristics of a robot
SOME students may: Be able to explain where robots are used in the real world
Keywords:
Keywords:
Robot: a machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically, especially one programmable by a computer.
Autonomous: acting independently or having the freedom to do so.
Sensor: a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or otherwise responds to it.
Computation: things in the robot that take information from the sensors and process it.
Actuator: The parts that do things. Wheels, motors etc.
Machine: an apparatus using or applying mechanical power
Processor: a small chip that resides in computers and other electronic devices. Its basic job is to receive input and provide the appropriate output
Hardware: Physical components of a computer or other electronic system
Software: the programs and other operating information used by a computer.
Classroom Expectations:
Classroom Expectations:
- Be prepared for class on time and ready with materials. (Points will be taken off if the student does not bring his/her laptop or folder to class that day)
- Be respectful to the teacher, fellow students, and materials.
- Be responsible (bringing your work, doing your work, and handing in your work)
- Work quietly while using appropriate on-task conversations
- Follow all classroom instructions at all times and most importantly
- Have a positive attitude :)
Special Robotics Rules:
Special Robotics Rules:
- The LEGO EV3 kits are expensive, awesome and full of little things. Please treat them with respect and care. It is a PRIVILEGE to use them.
- Keep the kits organized and stored properly. Lack of organization will make learning difficult.
- Charge your kit each day after class so that it is ready for work the next class period.
- You will work closely with another student in class on different projects. Make sure to collaborate and compromise on all building, design and programming decisions.
Main Activities:
Main Activities:
Task 1: What is a robot?
Task 1: What is a robot?
Talk to a partner - come up with at least 2 characteristics which make a 'robot'.
How can you tell something is a robot?
Task 2: Examples of Robots
Task 2: Examples of Robots
What are some examples of robots? Fictional and Nonfictional
Put your examples on this padlet
Remember my definition?
- It is manufactured (man-made, does not occur in nature)
- It can sense its environment
- It can respond to instruction
Task 3: Robot or Not?
Task 3: Robot or Not?
Write down on your whiteboard whether you believe this is a robot or not.
Task 4: Sensors → Computation → Actuator
Task 4: Sensors → Computation → Actuator
On your Google Site:
1. Find an image of a robot in an area of interest to you - put this on the document
2. Identify one sensor on this robot and explain what they are used for
3. Explain how the computer processes this data (what decision is it making?)
4. Identify the actuator linked to the sensor on this robot and explain what output it provides
5. Submit this to Google Classroom
Extended Activity:
Extended Activity:
Can you identify the robots in this school?
What are they used for?
Rounding up the Lesson:
Rounding up the Lesson:
On your whiteboards, when prompted, write the following:
- One characteristic which defines a robot
- Two pieces of hardware which is on a robot
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