BMG 2019 - Woodlea Prep to Year 6 Co-Curricular Handbook

- Page 21 - CONTENTS - ROBOTICS - YEARS 5 AND 6 Teachers: Daniel Screen Time: Monday Lunchtime Location: Room 117 TEACHER SELECTED PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Robotics Course is designed to introduce selected students to the ICT concept of robotics, and extend them to become leaders in the use of the Lego Mindstorm Robotics kits. Students will explore, learn and discover the possibilities of these kits, with the aim of developing each students ’ skills and knowledge of robotics, so that they can become leaders in future ICT lessons, and pass on their expertise to others. The students will have an opportunity to plan, create, customise and program their own robots and then use them to complete challenges. LESSON COMPONENTS  Introduction: Students are introduced to relevant software and equipment. In groups, students brainstorm and plan their approach to the task.  Construction: Using the Robotics kits (Lego Mindstorm) and relevant computer software, students construct robots.  Programming: Students learn about computer programming and then apply this knowledge to program their robots.  Implementation: Using robots and software, students attempt to program robots to complete a set of challenges.  Reflection: Students reflect upon and analyse their findings from the semester. SKILL DEVELOPMENT  The Robotics Program develops a variety of skills. Robotics links directly to a variety of areas of the curriculum such as Literacy, Numeracy, Science and Technology and Information Technology. Other skills developed in the program include Problem-Solving, Working Collaboratively and Logical Thinking. SELECTION CRITERIA Students will be invited to participate based on the following criteria:  Outstanding ICT skills  Enthusiasm /a positive attitude towards technology  Responsible and sensible classwork  Observations by ICT and Numeracy teachers