A Prototype Robot - Days 1-5

Days 1 & 2 - Project Introduction

Materials and Resources Needed:

1. Project planning sheet
2. Project Rubric
3. How robots are used today PPT (TR)
4. Student log book

Procedures:

1. Describe the project
2. Provide and go over the rubric with the requirements for the final grade
3. Assign teams: 3-4 members per team
4. Teacher led PPT discussion on how robotics are used today (TR)
5. Team members meet to accomplish the following:
   1. In the student log book, brainstorm and come up with a possible task that could be done with a robot
   2. Fill out planning sheet

Days 3 - 5: Building the prototype / trial runs

Materials and Resources Needed:

1. Project planning sheet
2. Project Rubric
3. Robot parts and materials (VEX, FIRST)
4. Student log book

Procedure:

1. Build a working prototype for the robot
   • This can be done with Legos, VEX, or other items
   • If students have the capabilities, it can also be done through animation
2. Test the prototype
3. Reflect on the process in Student log book