Robotics Kickoff: Build, Program, Solve Together
Welcome to an exciting year of robotics! Grade 6 STEM Adventure
Today's Agenda
Warm-up brain teaser Would You Rather robot edition What is Robotics? Robot spotting in the real world Class expectations and mindset Team building challenge Sneak peek at this year's projects
Warm-Up Question
How is your brain feeling today? Sleepy? Excited? Curious? Ready to learn? Share with a partner!
Would You Rather: Robot Edition
Would you rather have a robot that... Cleans your room OR does your homework? Flies you to school OR makes your lunch? Plays games with you OR helps with chores? Move to different corners of the room for each choice!
What Is Robotics?
Building: Creating physical robot structures Programming: Teaching robots what to do Problem-solving: Finding creative solutions Teamwork: Collaborating to achieve goals Engineering: Designing and testing ideas
Where Do We See Robots?
Robotics Class Expectations
Respect materials and equipment Work safely with tools and technology Listen actively to teammates and teacher Ask questions when you need help Clean up your workspace Have fun while learning!
Robotics Mindset
Try - Fail - Fix - Repeat Every mistake is a learning opportunity Great teams support each other Growth happens outside your comfort zone
Team Challenge: Paper Tower
Materials: 20 sheets of paper, 1 roll of tape Goal: Build the tallest free-standing tower Time limit: 15 minutes Rules: Tower must stand on its own for 10 seconds Ready, set, engineer!
Teamwork Reflection
How did your team work together? What strategies helped you succeed? What would you do differently next time? How can we apply this to robotics?
Robotics Sneak Peek: This Year's Adventure
Build and program robots using LEGO Mindstorms Complete exciting missions and challenges Learn basic coding with drag-and-drop programming Design solutions to real-world problems Showcase your creations to family and friends
Exit Ticket
One thing that excites you about robotics: One question you have: One skill you want to develop: Share your thoughts before you leave!