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Lesson Plan
Pennsylvania Department of Education

Plant and Animal Adaptations

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify behavioral and structural adaptations to plant and animal life. In this unit overview, 4th graders discuss the importance of variation and adaptation in a species survival. This is a unit overview and does not...
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Other

Robotics Online

For Students 9th - 10th
Robotics Association site containing links to technical papers, educational resources, news, forums and other information.
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The Tech Interactive

The Tech: Universal Robots: The History and Workings of Robots

For Students 9th - 10th
If you think robots are mainly the stuff of space movies, think again. Right now, all over the world, robots are on the move. As they grow tougher, nimbler, and smarter, today's robots are doing more and more things we can't -or don't...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Lego Robots

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this video segment adapted from ZOOM, cast members enter the FIRST LEGO League Challenge tournament and work as a team to program their LEGO robot to navigate a complex obstacle course. [6:01]
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Lego Robotics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A robotics curriculum using LEGO robotics that includes projects, tools, and resources. The unit allows students to investigate the use of robotics, mechanical systems, electronics, and programming.
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Go, Gadget, Go! Building Robots With Lego Mindstorms

For Students 9th - 10th
In the mid-20th century, people thought of robots as futuristic tools. But in the 21st century, robots are not a figment of our imaginations, but are a part of our reality. Robots even perform tasks that humans can't do. In this...
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Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Robotics

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this curriculum unit, educators can find lectures and project materials related to electronics including the LEGO robotics.
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Website
The Tech Interactive

The Tech Museum of Innovation: Robot Art

For Students 9th - 10th
The Tech Museum of Innovation looks at four San Francisco Bay-area artists whose work explores the of art and technology behind the design and operation of robots. Includes many examples of robot art and panoramic views of the artists'...
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Website
The Tech Interactive

The Tech Museum: Robotics: Sensing, Thinking, Acting

For Students 9th - 10th
Robotics was designed to introduce the science behind the design and operation of robots. Through articles and interactive activities, you will learn what a robot is, and the advantages and disadvantages of their use. Includes a...
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Squishy Robot Simulator

For Students 3rd - 8th
Robots come in many shapes and sizes. Everything from the Mars Rover to a toy dinosaur is a well planned machine designed to suit its purpose. In this experiment you will test different robot designs with an online simulator.
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Other

University of Rochester: Robot Demonstrations

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent information of robotics projects at the University of Rochester, including video demonstrations of robots in action.
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Article
DOGO Media

Dogo News: Robot Helps Students Master Handwriting Skills

For Students 3rd - 8th
Article reports on a humanoid robot that is helping children improve their penmanship. Includes video.
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Other

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency: Autonomous Robotic Manipulation

For Students 9th - 10th
An outreach program that aims to provide the opportunity to individuals or teams to write software for the ARM robot, test it in simulation, and then upload to the actual system and watch in real-time via the internet as the ARM robot...
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Unit Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Humans Are Like Robots

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Four lessons related to robots and people present students with life sciences concepts related to the human body (including brain, nervous systems and muscles), introduced through engineering devices and subjects (including computers,...
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Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: What Is a Robot?

For Teachers 4th - 8th
This lesson introduces students to the major characteristics of robots. The associated activity uses the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT system as an example. Before studying robots in more detail, it is important for students to consider the many...
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Unit Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Robot Design Challenges

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Through the two lessons and five activities in this unit, students' knowledge of sensors and motors is integrated with programming logic as they perform complex tasks using LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robots and software.
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Handout
Other

Stanford Research Institute: Robotics Demonstrations

For Students 9th - 10th
Robotics demonstration videos from Stanford Research Institute.
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Other

University of Bradford: Bradford Robotic Telescope

For Students 9th - 10th
Allows students to submit a request for a telescope in England to view a portion of the sky. The telescope is robotically controlled via the internet.
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Article
BBC

Bbc Newsround: Nasa Tests Out New Robot for Mars

For Students 1st - 5th
Brief article and video report on a humanoid robot NASA is testing for a mission to Mars.
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Handout
Other

Lemelson Mit: James Mc Lurkin, Robotic Ants

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the biography of James McLurkin, the inventor of robotic ants.
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Lesson Plan
TryEngineering

Ieee: Try Engineering: Build Your Own Robot Arm

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students design and build a working robotic arm from a set of everyday items with a goal of having the arm be able to pick up a Styrofoam cup. Working in teams of three or four students, the students explore effective teamwork skills...
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Professional Doc
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Robots

For Students 9th - 10th
The owner of a factory has two expensive robots to automate a manufacturing process. Use the topological concept of a configuration space to coordinate their actions and maximize their efficiency on the manufacturing floor.
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California Institute of Technology

Cal Tech: Robotics Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the robotics home page from California Technical Institute. It has information on CalTech robotics research projects on kinematics mechanical systems.
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Website
Brown University

Brown Robotics: Robotics, Learning, and Autonomy at Brown

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about robotics research at Brown University with links to Brown projects and other robotic sites.

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