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Yes You Can – An Easy Way to Implement Robotics into
Any Content AreaDr. Andrea Peach
([email protected])Professor of Education /
Associate Dean of Graduate Education
AgendaO Why Robots?O Hardware / Software optionsO Examining curriculum for appropriate
robot-related unitsO 4 standard robot activities that will
fit most unitsO Classroom management options for
robotics activitiesO PD Opportunities
My Qualifications• Professor (Instructional Technology) / Associate
Dean of Graduate Education at Georgetown College
• 10 years of running robot graduate classes and student camps
• 5 + years of robots competitions• 5 current / previous robotics-related grants• 30 years of programming experience and IT-
related teaching
Why Robots?
“Proponents of technology and engineering studies say those subjects help students acquire valuable interdisciplinary and applied skills in real-world situations, and attract students who are not otherwise drawn to traditional math and science. " (Where’s the 'T' in STEM?)
Robots are Growing in Use and Popularity
O Robotic technology is growing in home applications, military / safety, industry, recreation/sports, entertainment, media, transportation, research, and health care. (http://www.therobotreport.com/).
O Robotics activities combine all aspects of STEMO Robots are accessible and motivational to most
all studentsO Robotic competitions continue to grow in
popularity (http://www.startribune.com/local/south/188507421.html)
STEMRobotics activities address all areas of STEM
OSCIENCE: Physics (Motion, force and motion, gear ratios / speed, energy, etc.)
OTechnology: Programming (computational thinking)
OEngineering: Design, mechanics, machines, problem solving
OMath: ratios, circumference, rotation, degrees, estimation, etc.
Curriculum ideas: STEM!All subject areas welcome
O Science: Animal Science (Bugs), Space Science (Back to the Moon, Mission to Mars), Environmental Science (RCX Challenge 2012)
O Social Studies: Geography (Amazing Robot Race, RoboGames); Current Events (Destination: Japan; Back to the Moon)
O Language Arts: Base unit on a book or movie (Transformers, Wall E, Iron Giant, Star Wars, etc.); include storytelling, presentations, journaling, etc. (https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/learning-through-teaching)
O Math: Most themes will work: most of the robotics activities have math applications
O Practical Living / PE / College - Career Readiness: PE (RoboGames); College-Career (teamwork, problem solving, time management); Practical Living (FLL Senior Challenge, Special Needs)
ScienceO Next Gen Science Standards Examples:
O http://www.nextgenscience.org/kps2-motion-stability-forces-interactions
O http://www.nextgenscience.org/4ps3-energyO http://
www.nextgenscience.org/3-5ets1-engineering-design
O http://www.nextgenscience.org/msps4-waves-applications-technologies-information-transfer
O http://www.nextgenscience.org/msets1-engineering-design
MathO Next Gen Science Standards
Examples:O 4th Grade: Measurement and Data -
http://www.corestandards.org/Math/Content/4/MD
O 5th Grade: Graphing coordinates - http://www.corestandards.org/Math/Content/5/G
O 7th Grade: Circumference of Circles: http://www.corestandards.org/Math/Content/7/G
ELAO Depending on activity, can cover many
ELA standards:O Writing: http://
www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/CCRA/W
O Reading: http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RI/5
O Speaking / Listening: http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/SL/6
O Language: http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/L/6
21st Century SkillsO “Ways of thinking. Creativity, critical thinking,
problem-solving, decision-making and learningO Ways of working. Communication and
collaborationO Tools for working. Information and
communications technology (ICT) and information literacy
O Skills for living in the world. Citizenship, life and career, and personal and social responsibility”
(from http://atc21s.org/index.php/about/what-are-21st-century-skills/)
4 Robot Activities to get you started
O Start simple – using simple robot or build robot from the guide that comes with robot kit
O Each activity adds new skillsO End with a bang!
Activity #1: MotorsMove forward and stopO Modifications
O how far robot movesO How fast robot movesO How to determine distance
O RotationsO TimeO Degrees
O Add turnsO Stopping one motor (pivot)O Using turn function
O Require a more accurate stopO Require the quickest or straightest route
Example ‘scenarios’O RoboGames: Robot is carrying the Olympic
Torch (straight line) and then enters the stadium to light the flame (turns)
O Mission to Mars: Robot leaves the space ship, travels to the edge of a crater (straight line), and then goes around the crater (turns)
O Destination: Japan: Robot is sent into the nuclear power plant to allow engineers to view the damage.
Activity #2: Add Sensors / Wait Fors
O Add a touch or sonic sensorO When sensor is triggered, either
O Start or stop the robotO Let the robot do something (make a
sound, turn a curve, etc.)O Optional: Add an additional ‘arm’
using the 3rd motor
Example ‘scenerios’O RoboGames: Play Field Hockey: When
distance or sound is detected, the robot stops and swings the arm. The arm hits a ball into a goal.
O Back to the Moon: When the robot detects space debris (distance sensor), it is moved out of the way (arm).
O Destination: Japan: When the robot detects an obstacle (wall), robot stops and sends a signal to the engineers (makes a sound)
Activity #3: Light Sensor / Loops / Switches
O Robot uses a light sensor to:O Follow a lineO Stay within a line
Example ‘scenerios’
Follow a lineO BUGS – Ants release pheromone trails
to lead other ants to food sources. The robot ‘ant’ follows the trail
O Amazing Robot Race – industrial robots (like at Toyota) follow magnetic strips (lines) to deliver products to the line
O RoboGames – Robot performed on balance beam and swim race.
Example ‘scenerios’
Stay inside a lineO BUGS – Ants release pheromone trails
to lead other ants to food sources. The robot ‘ant’ follows the trail
O Amazing Robot Race – industrial robots (like at Toyota) follow magnetic strips (lines) to deliver products to the line
O RoboGames – Robot performed on balance beam and swim race.
Activity #4: Multiple sensors / Variables / engineering
O Stay within a space (square / rectangle / circle) using a light sensor
O Count touches on a touch sensor (loop / wait for)
O Build robot to ‘survive’ being touched or pushed
Example ‘scenarios’O Overall task:
O Stay within the black line. O When your robot gets touched by
another robot, keep track of the touch.
O When you are touched 3 times, sing a sad song / transmit a warning, etc. and shut down.
O Scenario: Your robot is protecting an area against other robots.
Classroom management options for robotics activities
O Lesson Plan Example – Presentation Example:
O My camps last for 5 days – 2 ½ hours per dayO Day 1 – Activity 1O Day 2 – Activity 2O Day 3 – Activity 3O Day 4 – Activity 4 (build and program)O Day 5 – Activity 4 (finish building and
testing) and final ‘battle’
Other logisticsO 2-3 students per robot is idealO Have ‘advanced’ scenario options for
students who get done quicklyO Build in time for reflection,
journaling, reporting, etc…O Consider inviting outside
professionals (engineers (IEEE), police department robot, etc.) and involve parent volunteers.
Technical informationO My website –
http://www.georgetowncollege.edu/robots/documents
O NXT Software – all tasks are documented and include detailed instructions on programming and building
O Websites abound – you can start with my Delicious site – http://www.delicious.com/apeach0/robots
PD OpportunitiesO My Georgetown College class – CSC
522 (3 hours credit)O Attend my GC PD – June 18-20O Attend District PDsO Training CDs, books, etc. available
from Lego Education
Final ThoughtsO Robotic activities are available at all
grade levelsO These 4 activities prepare students
to do well in robotics competitionsO Other robotics products are available
that may be more affordable in certain situations
O Don’t be afraid – let the kids go!
Questions / Comments?O Questions: Contact me –
[email protected] O Join my Facebook Group Page --
https://www.facebook.com/GeorgetownCollegeRobotics
O Visit my website – http://www.georgetowncollege.edu/robots
O Link to my Delicious site – http://www.delicious.com/apeach0/robots
