1. ROBOTS Rule!
Basic Robotics for 3rd
, 4th
& 5th
Grade Students at
Cactus Wren Elementary School

2. Class Expectations
• You must attend every class
• Be on time
• Always bring a pencil
• Make daily journal entries
• Respect computers when doing research
• Work in teams & be respectful of each other
• Have fun!

3. History of ROBOTS in Society

4. Examples of ROBOT Types

5. Terminology
• New terminology every week
• Weekly vocabulary test

6. ROBOT Platforms
• Track

7. ROBOT Movement Types
• Motors
• Waterpower

8. ROBOT Sensors
• Tactile switches
• Infrared
• Sonic

9. ROBOT Design Process
• Definition of Need
• Mathematics
• Language
• Design
• Engineering
• Construction

10. Documentation of Process
• Daily journaling
– Expectations
– Terminology
– Results
– Ransom thoughts

11. The Class Project
Autonomous Tactile ROBOT
• Needs Discussion
• Design, Engineer & Construction
• Introduction of the ROBOT kit
• Rules of Construction