Year 9
Robotics
Semester One
Week 1 - Introduction to Robotics
Learning Objectives
Identify and describe fundamental robotics concepts, including their components, functions, and real-world applications.
Explore and summarize key developments in the history of robotics, including significant inventions, milestones, and their impact on society.
Resources
Here is the presentation Click Here
Week 2 - Robotics in Society
Learning Objectives
Analyse the impact of robotics on society by evaluating its benefits, challenges, and ethical considerations.
Compare the use of robotics across different industries, examining their roles, advantages, and limitations.
Resources
Here is the presentation Click Here
Impacts of robotics worksheet Click Here
Robots Interactive Website Click Here
After reading through and watching the videos above, its time to build!
Week 3 - Hardware & Lego MindStorms
Learning Objectives
We will understand the fundamental components of computer hardware and how they relate to robotics
Resources
Hardware presentation: Click here Complete the questions and save them to your OneDrive. Once complete, you can complete the building challenge from last lesson.
For our first lego build, practice using the following instructions: Ramp & Seesaw
Week 4 - Lego Bevel Bot
Learning Objectives
Identify and explain the different parts of the Lego Mindstorms kits.
Demonstrate how to assemble and program a basic robot using the Lego Mindstorms kits.
Resources
Here are the instructions for building your first robot, Bevel Bot - PDF version: Instructions
Student Lesson Guide: Click here
How do I code the Bevel Bot? Watch this video
Extension
How can you customise Bevel Bot to make it stronger or have additional functionality?
Week 5 - Robotics in Society and Components Recap
Resources
Here is the presentation: Revision PowerPoint
Worksheet: Revision Worksheet
Week 6 - Test and Minstorm Programming
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Here is the presentation
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Week 7
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Here is the presentation
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Week 8
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Here is the presentation
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Week 9
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Here is the presentation
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Week 10
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Here is the presentation
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Here is the presentation
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Week 2
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Here is the presentation
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Week 3
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Here is the presentation
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Week 4
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Here is the presentation
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Week 5
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Here is the presentation
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Week 6
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Here is the presentation
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Week 7
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Here is the presentation
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Week 8
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Here is the presentation
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Week 9
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Here is the presentation
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Semester Two
Semester to - TBC
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Resources
Here is the presentation
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