LESSON PLAN FOR UNIT 2: Technological Systems
Subject: Business and Computer Science / Instructor:Robert AndrewsTitle of Lesson: Robotics
Date: 23 days (4.5 weeks) / Grade: 8th
Time Period (per day): 50 minutes
Objective/ Essential Question:What is the role of robotics in education? In business? How can knowledge of robotics and programming help me with my career goals?
STANDARDS:
- MSENGR-TS-3
References:
- See website:
Materials:Provided. Kits from Roborobo and Vex Robotics.
Special Arrangements/ Individual Modifications: Made as necessary.
Time
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/Instructional Aids/Strategies
Day 1Starter / Robotics Intro – Video, Kahoot, Puzzle
Teacher Focus
Student Focus / Review the two robotics units that will be used this semester. Introduction to classroom procedures and policies. Develop groupings for robotics lesson. Assign robotics kits to groups.
Day 2
Starter / Hand out inventory sheets/manuals for robotics kits. Get kits from supply closet and verify that correct kit is used.
Teacher Focus
Student Focus / Begin inventory of robotics parts.
Day 3
Starter / Hand out inventory sheets/manuals for robotics kits. Get kits from supply closet and verify that correct kit is used.
Teacher Focus
Student Focus / Continue inventory of robotics parts.
Day 4
Starter / Hand out inventory sheets/manuals for robotics kits. Get kits from supply closet and verify that correct kit is used.
Teacher Focus
Student Focus / Complete inventory of robotics parts.
Day 5
Starter / Select robotic design for level 1 construction. Get kits from supply closet and verify that correct kit is used.
Teacher Focus
Student Focus / After selecting the group will divide roles and begin the construction process. The models in the manuals provide step-by-step details.
Day 6
Starter / Get kits from supply closet and verify that correct kit is used.
Teacher Focus
Student Focus / Continue with level 1 robotics construction. Provide individualized, differentiated instruction as needed.
Day 7
Starter / Get kits from supply closet and verify that correct kit is used.
Teacher Focus
Student Focus / Continue with level 1 robotics construction. Provide individualized, differentiated instruction as needed.
Day 8
Starter / Get kits from supply closet and verify that correct kit is used.
Teacher Focus
Student Focus / Continue with level 1 robotics construction. Provide individualized, differentiated instruction as needed.
Day 9
Starter / Get kits from supply closet and verify that correct kit is used.
Teacher Focus
Student Focus / Continue with level 1 robotics construction. Provide individualized, differentiated instruction as needed.
Day 10
Starter / Get kits from supply closet and verify that correct kit is used.
Teacher Focus
Student Focus / Continue with level 1 robotics construction. Provide individualized, differentiated instruction as needed.
Day 11
Starter / Get kits from supply closet and verify that correct kit is used.
Teacher Focus
Student Focus / Complete level 1 robotics construction. Provide individualized, differentiated instruction as needed.
Evaluation / Determine the quality of construction through observation and operating level 1 robotics design. Vex=observation, testing with power on operation. Roborobo=observation, testing with power on operation and programming. This will be the first summative robotics evaluation.
Day 12
Starter / Get kits from supply closet and verify that correct kit is used.
Teacher Focus
Student Focus / Disassemble level 1 robot. Take a quick re-inventory to determine if there are any missing parts.
Day 13
Starter / Get kits from supply closet and verify that correct kit is used.
Teacher Focus
Student Focus / Design and begin building level 2 robot. This will require HOT skills and engineering/design knowledge. The group will sketch a design on paper first so they can determine viability of design. Once approved, students may begin robot construction.
Day 14
Starter / Get kits from supply closet and verify that correct kit is used.
Teacher Focus
Student Focus / Continue with level 2 robotics construction. Provide individualized, differentiated instruction as needed.
Day 15
Starter / Get kits from supply closet and verify that correct kit is used.
Teacher Focus
Student Focus / Continue with level 2 robotics construction. Provide individualized, differentiated instruction as needed.
Day 16
Starter / Get kits from supply closet and verify that correct kit is used.
Teacher Focus
Student Focus / Continue with level 2 robotics construction. Provide individualized, differentiated instruction as needed.
Day 17
Starter / Get kits from supply closet and verify that correct kit is used.
Teacher Focus
Student Focus / Continue with level 2 robotics construction. Provide individualized, differentiated instruction as needed.
Day 18
Starter / Get kits from supply closet and verify that correct kit is used.
Teacher Focus
Student Focus / Continue with level 2 robotics construction. Provide individualized, differentiated instruction as needed.
Day 19
Starter / Get kits from supply closet and verify that correct kit is used.
Teacher Focus
Student Focus / Continue with level 2 robotics construction. Provide individualized, differentiated instruction as needed.
Day 20
Starter / Get kits from supply closet and verify that correct kit is used.
Teacher Focus
Student Focus / Complete level 2 robotics construction. Get robot ready for testing. The testing consists of quality, engineering, and design evaluations. A rubric will show students how grades are determined.
Day 21
Starter / Get kits from supply closet and verify that correct kit is used.
Teacher Focus
Student Focus / Final robotics testing
Day 22
Starter / Get kits from supply closet and verify that correct kit is used.
Teacher Focus
Student Focus / Final robotics testing
Day 23
Starter / Get kits from supply closet and verify that correct kit is used.
Teacher Focus
Student Focus / Complete robotics unit by disassembling robots and re-organizing kits for the next group.
Evaluation / Kahoot review. Robotics post-test.