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Robots? What Robots? PowerPoint Assignment Students research a famous robot or robotic device of their choice, and create a PowerPoint with specific information about their robotic device. This is a good introduction to a unit on robotics, or it can be a culminating activity. It also aligns with the Common Core Learning Standards in reading and writing for Technical subjects. 2 pages total: Includes a 1 page assignment overview and 1 page grading sheet, complete with points assigned for

This worksheet (with answer key) is a guided research assignment from the website How Things Work. It is a good introduction to a unit on robots or robotics. It also aligns with the Common Core Learning Standards in reading and writing for Technical subjects. Includes 4 worksheet pages, 3 pages for answer key, + my cover page

This ready-to-use resource can be used to introduce a unit on simple machines or how machines work. Used with the website Leonardo’s Inventors Toolbox, students read the information on the website and summarize the information on the worksheet. There is a 3 question quiz on the site to test students understanding of more complex devices and how gears and simple machines are utilized. Great as a ready-to-go substitute lesson plan too! Meets the new Common Core Learning Standards in Technical

This is a fun, activity-based project for students to design an end effector for a specific task. Students design, build and test their device based on the instructions given. Students must continue to optimize their design for successful completion of the task…no quitting! The functional end effector can be built with Legos, K’nex or any other material that you have available. Recyclables are great too! This can be an introduction to a robotics or engineering unit. Great for a multiple day sub