Science'n'Stuff

This is a crossword puzzle I made when we my class was completing PLTW's (Project Lead the Way) 5th grade module on Robotics and Automation. PDF includes: puzzle with word bank, one without a word bank and the answer key Vocabulary included: 1. designprocess 2. output 3. input 4. Engineer 5. sensor 6. robot 7. engineering 8. colorsensor 9. motormoving

For this project students work together to complete research on ONE robot. This project requires students to use the Robot for iPad App to complete the research. Students will pick ONE category of robots (aerospace, telepresence, military/defense, humanoid, etc.), then choose one robot from that category to present on. The project is pretty self explanatory. This files includes a description of the project for students, a rubric for the group project, and a handout/grade sheet for when students

I used this in my classroom during my 5th grade Robotics unit. This was used as an introduction to robots and a way for students to get some background research by using the Robots App. I had students make a K-W-L chart on the Popplet app first, and do the 'K'and 'W' parts in partners on one of their iPads. Students were then presented with the essential questions, so that they could keep those in mind as they did research. Students will work to find a definition of robots, study a history/ti

This is a bundle of two other products that I have: Robots for App Scavenger Hunt (Introduction), and a group research project. Both activities require the Robot for Ipad App (it's free). (Link to the app: http://robotsapp.spectrum.ieee.org/) They were both super engaging for my 5th graders during our introduction to robotics. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Introduction-to-Robotics-Robots-App-Scavenger-Hunt-PLTW-2799984 https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Robot-App-Researc