Please refer to the References and Links page for the Robotics Syllabus
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Lesson Plan for June 1, 4, and/or 5, 2018 - for Robotics 1 and Robotics 2 Classes Part 1
Robots Helping People with Disabilities
Log in to Discovery Education using the instructions provided below:
A. On the Reedy Creek Homepage, go to "Quick Links" and select "Discovery Education" from the drop-down box. B. For log in: Username= wcp+student number Password=student number C. In the search box, type (refer to specific assignment).
In the Search Box type (or copy and paste) the name of each video as indicated. Answer the questions on notebook paper.
Video #1: Robotic Arm
How does Cathy Hutchinson move the robotic arm?
What part of the brain controls voluntary movement?
Where was the electrode chip placed? What does the chip do?
What’s the name of the invention?
Video #2: Science Nation-Robot Butler “HERB”
What does H.E.R.B. stand for?
What types of tasks might HERB be able to do?
How does HERB move about?
How does HERB “see”?
What does the spinning laser do?
Video #3: Multipurpose Robots
What country has the highest average age and life expectancy?
On notebook paper, write definitions for the following words:
auditory
echolocation
peripheral
sensor
transducer
ultrasonic
Scroll down to "Attachments" and select: “How Does an Ultrasonic Sensor Work?” (presentation, pdf)
As you read the presentation, answer the following questions:
How do humans sense distance?
How do bats sense distance?
What are the two main parts of an ultrasonic sensor?
Describe what each part does.
How does the sensor and EV3 computer brick determine distance?
How do bats determine the distance of objects?
What else are bats able to determine?
How does an ultrasonic sensor work?
Read the “Review-Robot Sensors” on page 8 of the presentation and write down 4 important facts.
Read pages 9 and 10 of the presentation. Describe how the LEGO Ultrasonic Sensor operates. Do not read past page 10 at this time.
Part III
How Do Electric Motors Work?
1. In the Discovery Education Search Box, type (or copy and paste) "Electric Motor". 2. Select the video "Electric Motors" that is 04:10 long. 3. list the main parts of an electric motor (you'll need to pause the video as you write down the names of the parts). 4. Write down the short summary given at the end of the video.
Robotics 1 and 2 - Homework May 15, 2018 Go to the "Robotics Tomorrow" website indicated below: https://www.roboticstomorrow.com/article/2017/06/the-most-important-robots-in-medicine/10201/ Read the article and then summarize each robot description - explain what can each robot do.
Robotics 2 Assignment May 7, 2018 NASA InSight Mars Lander Launched
Read the NASA article and watch accompanying NASA videos at:
As you read the NASA article and view the videos, answer the following questions in your Robotics notebooks:
Where did this Launch take place? Where have most of NASA’s rocket launches taken place? What is the objective of NASA’s mission? How many pounds of thrust do the rocket engines generate? The video mentions “Max Q”. What does it stand for? What does it mean? What is “BECO”? What is InSight carrying with it on this mission? Describe the Radio Science Experiment that will be carried out on this mission. What is its purpose. What is HPQ? What do scientists hope to learn from this mission? What does InSight stand for? Why do scientists compare InSight to a doctor performing a checkup?
Robotics 2 Homework due March 22, 2018 Log in to Discovery Education: A. On the Reedy Creek Homepage, go to "Quick Links" and select "Discovery Education" from the drop-down box. B. For log in: Username= wcp+student number Password=student number C. In the search box, type "Balancing Robot". D. Answer the 3 questions on the worksheet handed out by Mr. Boehm:
What special ability does this robot have?
How is the robot able to do this?
3. How might this ability be useful in other applications?
Robotics 2 Homework due Wednesday 1/17/18: A. Log in to Discovery Education using the instructions below for the previous Robotics 2 Homework. B. In the search box, type "Balancing Robot". C. Answer the 3 questions on the worksheet handed out by Mr. Boehm:
What special ability does this robot have?
How is the robot able to do this?
3. How might this ability be useful in other applications?
Robotics 2 - Homework due Tuesday 10-24-17: Log in to Discovery Education using the instructions provided below: A. On the Reedy Creek Homepage, go to "Quick Links" and select "Discovery Education" from the drop-down box. B. For log in: Username= wcp+student number Password=student number C. In the search box, type "Electromagnetic Induction", then select the video that is 3:46 long. D. Watch the video. E. On a separate sheet of paper, write 3 important facts that you learn from this video. Next, write the complete summary that appears at the end of the video. Turn the assignment in to Mr. Boehm. Be sure to include your name, date, and period at the top of your paper.
Homework Due Tuesday March 28, 2017: Log in to Discovery Education using the instructions provided below:
A. On the Reedy Creek Homepage, go to "Quick Links" and select "Discovery Education" from the drop-down box. B. For log in: Username= wcp+student number Password=student number C. In the search box, copy and paste the following: Engineer Ayanna Howard Talks About Programming Robots D. Watch the video and answer the following questions on a sheet of notebook paper: 1. What is "artificial intelligence"? 2. What is "code"?
Lesson Plan for Thursday, March 2, 2017
Part 1
Robots Helping People with Disabilities
Log in to Discovery Education using the instructions provided below:
A. On the Reedy Creek Homepage, go to "Quick Links" and select "Discovery Education" from the drop-down box. B. For log in: Username= wcp+student number Password=student number C. In the search box, type (refer to specific assignment).
In the Search Box type (or copy and paste) the name of each video as indicated. Answer the questions in your Robotics notebook.
Video #1: Robotic Arm
How does Cathy Hutchinson move the robotic arm?
What part of the brain controls voluntary movement?
Where was the electrode chip placed? What does the chip do?
What’s the name of the invention?
Video #2: Science Nation-Robot Butler “HERB”
What does H.E.R.B. stand for?
What types of tasks might HERB be able to do?
How does HERB move about?
How does HERB “see”?
What does the spinning laser do?
Video #3: Multipurpose Robots
What country has the highest average age and life expectancy?
In your Robotics notebook, write definitions for the following words:
auditory
echolocation
peripheral
sensor
transducer
ultrasonic
Scroll down to "Attachments" and select: “How Does an Ultrasonic Sensor Work?” (presentation, pdf)
As you read the presentation, answer the following questions:
How do humans sense distance?
How do bats sense distance?
What are the two main parts of an ultrasonic sensor?
Describe what each part does.
How does the sensor and EV3 computer brick determine distance?
How do bats determine the distance of objects?
What else are bats able to determine?
How does an ultrasonic sensor work?
Read the “Review-Robot Sensors” on page 8 of the presentation and write down 4 important facts.
Read pages 9 and 10 of the presentation. Describe how the LEGO Ultrasonic Sensor operates. Do not read past page 10 at this time.
Part III
How Do Electric Motors Work?
1. In the Discovery Education Search Box, type (or copy and paste) "Electric Motor". 2. Select the video "Electric Motors" that is 04:10 long. 3. In your Robotics notebook, list the main parts of an electric motor (you'll need to pause the video as you write down the names of the parts). 4. Write the short summary given at the end of the video in your notebook.
1. Quiz on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. 2. The "Traffic Signal Challenge" will be graded today. Your robot should move forward on "green" and stop on "red" at 3 locations. The color yellow does not have to be used. 3. Complete sections 1, 3, and 4 of the Loop module. Do all activities and answer the "Check Your Understanding" questions. 4. Review the "Check Your Understanding" questions for the following modules to prepare for tomorrow's quiz: a. Getting Started (section 3 only) b. Big Ideas c. Moving Straight d. Turning e. Move Until Touch f. Move Until Near g. Turn for Angle e. Move Until Color 5. Family STEM Night is Thursday December 1st!
Robotics Class Lesson-Monday, October 24, 2016
1. Watch "A World of Wonders-Japanese Robotics" on Discovery Education. Go to the Discovery Education Website: A. On the Reedy Creek Homepage, go to "Often Used Links" and select "Discovery Education" from the drop-down box. B. For log in: Username= wcp+student number Password=student number C. In the search box, type A World of Wonders: Japanese Robotics.
2. Open the LEGO EV3 Programming Software. 3. Also open the Introduction to Programming LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 (Note: this has now been installed on the laptops-Look for "RoboMatter" under "All Programs". You do not need to use the online version any longer.). 4. Begin section 5 - "Turn for an Angle. Watch the video in section 1 . Answer the questions that follow. 5. Watch the other videos in the unit (be sure to watch the video-"How the Gyro Sensor Works"). Complete all questions and activities, the mini challenge, and the Mower Challenger (see Mr. Boehm for supplies).
Robotics Class Lesson-Friday, Sept.23-Monday Sept. 26, 2016
1. Quiz on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. For Quiz, know the following: a. What program blocks do we use to make the robot turn? (there are 2) b. Why did we use 0.25 for # of rotations to lift the robot arm? c. What are 2 ways we can make the robot move backward? d. How do we determine the # of wheel rotations needed to go a specific distance? e. If you want your robot to pause during a program how is this done?
Note: You must complete the Robotics Pipe Inspection Challenge before beginning today's lesson.
1. Open the LEGO EV3 Programming Software. 2. Also open the Introduction to Programming LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 (Note: this has now been installed on the laptops-Look for "RoboMatter" under "All Programs". You do not need to use the online version any longer.). 3. Begin the section "Turning". Watch the video in section 1 . Answer the questions that follow. Write question 2 and your answer in your Robotics notebook. 4. Skip section 2 since the driving base has already been built. 5. Complete section 3 - "Turning in Place" - watch the video and program your robot as indicated in the video. Answer all of the questions. Write question 2 and the answer in your notebook. 6. Complete the Mini-Challenge in section 3 and then answer questions 3 & 4. Write the question and answer for #4 in your notebook. 7. Complete section 4 - "Other Turns" this includes an explanation of the "Move Tank" programming block. Program your robot as indicated in the video. Answer the questions that follow the video. 8. Complete the section 4 Mini-Challenge and the optional activities. 9. Complete section 5-"Turning Review". 10. Complete the last section-"Orchard Challenge".
Robotics Class Lesson-Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept.20-21, 2016
Robotics Pipe Inspection Challenge In order to score 100% you must complete the following. Have the following requirements written in your Robotics Notebook, then program your robot as indicated: Title – “Robotics Pipe Inspection Challenge” Table marked with blue tape for a starting line, a 35cm line, a 55cm line, and a 75cm
Robot must-
Go 35 cm exactly (at 30% power, # of rotations=2.0266)
Pause for 3 seconds (use a “Wait” block)
Raise its arm (at 15% power, # rotations=0.25)
Pause for 5 seconds (use a “Wait” block)
Lower its arm (at -15% power,#rotations=0.25)
Go another 20 cm exactly (at 30 % power, #rotations=1.158)
Pause for 3 seconds (use a “Wait” block)
Raise its arm (at 15% power, #rotations=0.25)
Pause for 5 seconds (use a “Wait” block)
Lower its arm (at -15% power,#rotations=0.25)
Go another 20 cm exactly (at 30 % power, #rotations=1.158)
Pause for 3 seconds (use a “Wait” block)
Raise its arm (at 15% power, #rotations=0.25)
Pause for 5 seconds (use “Wait” block)
Lower its arm (at -15% power,#rotations=0.25)
Go backwards 75 cm exactly, (at -30% power, #rotations=4.342)
Robotics Class Lesson-Friday September 16, and Monday September 19, 2016
1. We are continuing the lesson from Friday... Go to- "Introduction to Programming LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3" using the link below: Note the following: a. Keep the power level on the Robot at a maximum of 60% for these activities. b. Be sure to handle the robots, laptops and all related equipment carefully. c. When programming the moving arm be sure to limit the # of Rotations to approximately .25 or less. Otherwise the arm will try to make a complete circle, get stuck, and may damage the motor! d. If you see the green lights flashing by the start button, the motor may be jammed - press the back button to cancel if this happens. e. You will also need to move the arm to a proper starting position each time to make sure it has room to move.
Important: In addition to the instructions provided in the website linked above, you need to open the LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 programming software-click the "Start" button on the lower left of your screen, then click "All Programs", then click "LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3". Once the software opens, click the "+" sign in the upper left to open a new project. Be sure to save your program before you download in order to make it easy to find in the EV3 brick-include period, initials, and movingstraight.ev3. Example: p2rbmbmovingstraight.ev3 2. Complete all of the "Moving Straight" activities described in tabs #1, 3, 4, 5, and the Challenge (we are skipping tab 2 because it covers building the moving arm which has already been completed). Answer all of the questions for each section online, but these do not have to be written in your Robotics notebook. Again, be sure to save your program! Include period, initials, and movingstraight.ev3, as mentioned above.
3. By the end of class your robot should move to three positions on the table - 35 cm, 45cm, and 55 cm. It should also move its arm up and down when it reaches each position, The robot should then back up to its exact starting position.
4. In your Robotics notebook, write a short reflection-what steps did you take to be sure the robot stopped at 35cm, 45cm, and 55cm? Is there a way you could calculate the # of rotations needed by using the circumference of the tire?
Robotics Class Lesson- Thursday September 15, 2016
1. We will be using "Introduction to Programming LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3". Go to the link below: http://education.rec.ri.cmu.edu/previews/ev3_products/ev3_curriculum/ 2. Go to the "Getting Started", tab#3, and watch the video on "Ports". Then answer the questions below. Write the question and full answer (not just the letter) for each in your Robotics notebook. 3. Go to "Getting Started:, tab#4, and watch the video on "Menus". Then answer the questions below. You do not need to write these in you Robotics notebook. 4. Go to the "Big Ideas" section. Watch the first section - "Ideas 1 & 2". Then answer question 1-5 and write questions and answers 1-4 (not 5) in your notebook. 5. Watch "Big Idea # 3". Answer the questions below. Write questions and answers for 2 & 3 in your notebook. 6. Watch "Big Idea #4-5". Answer the questions below. Write questions and answers for 1 & 2 in your notebook. 7. Continue and watch "Using the Software". Answer the questions but you do not need to write these in your notebook.
Robotics Class Lessons (planned for week of 9-6-16):
Part I
Programming the LEGO EV3 Robot
1. Go to http://www.lego.com/en-us/mindstorms/learn-to-program. a. Select the video: "Create Your First Program on you PC/Mac". Be aware that the video mentions the "Home Edition" of the software and we are using the "Education" version. However, once you get to the point of opening a project, the instructions should be the same. Follow the instructions to create, save, and run your first robot program.
b. Next, select the video: "Make Your Robot Move". Follow the instructions to create a program that controls motor speed, direction, and duration of run time.
IMPORTANT: Whenever saving your program be sure to start with your class period, then the initials of you and your teammate. For example: P1rbmbMyFirstProgram.EV3 for period 1, initials rb and mb and program name.
Part II
Robots Helping People with Disabilities
Log in to Discovery Education using the instructions provided below. In the Search Box type “Robots, Disabilities”. Then select and view the 3 videos indicated below. Answer the questions in your Robotics notebook.
Video #1: Robotic Arm
How does Cathy Hutchinson move the robotic arm?
What part of the brain controls voluntary movement?
Where was the electrode chip placed? What does the chip do?
What’s the name of the invention?
Video #2: Science Nation-Robot Butler “HERB”
What does H.E.R.B. stand for?
What types of tasks might HERB be able to do?
How does HERB move about?
How does HERB “see”?
What does the spinning laser do?
Video #3: Multipurpose Robots
What country has the highest average age and life expectancy?
In your Robotics notebook, write definitions for the following words:
auditory
echolocation
peripheral
sensor
transducer
ultrasonic
Scroll down to "Attachments" and select: “How Does and Ultrasonic Sensor Work?” (presentation, pdf)
As you read the presentation, answer the following questions:
How do humans sense distance?
How do bats sense distance?
What are the two main parts of an ultrasonic sensor?
Describe what each part does.
How does the sensor and EV3 computer brick determine distance?
How do bats determine the distance of objects?
What else are bats able to determine?
How does an ultrasonic sensor work?
Read the “Review-Robot Sensors” on page 8 of the presentation and write down 4 important facts.
Read pages 9 and 10 of the presentation. Describe how the LEGO Ultrasonic Sensor operates. Do not read past page 10 at this time.
Part IV
How Do Electric Motors Work?
1. In the Discovery Education Search Box, type "Electric Motors". 2. Select the video "Electric Motors" that is 04:10 long. 3. In your Robotics notebook, list the main parts of an electric motor. 4. Write the short summary given at the end of the video in your notebook. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note - Computer Lab Instructions for Discovery Education Assignments: Go to the Discovery Education Website: A. On the Reedy Creek Homepage, go to "Often Used Links" and select "Discovery Education" from the drop-down box. B. For log in: Username= wcp+student number Password=student number C. In the search box, type (refer to specific assignment).