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Explore the World of Robotics - 11th and 12th Grade Showcasing Robots

Explore the World of Robotics - 11th and 12th Grade Showcasing Robots preview
Explore the World of Robotics - 11th and 12th Grade Showcasing Robots preview
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Cover of the Showcasing Robots activity booklet, labeled 'present and show off' and '11th–12th Grade Activities'
Cover of the robotics activity booklet
Activity 1 begins with Grace Hopper's biography and a diary prompt about her initial rejection by the Navy.
Activity 1: Grace Hopper biography and first diary prompt
Activity 1 continues with Hopper's MARK I work, a diary prompt, and readings about UNIVAC I and her A-0 compiler.
Activity 1 continued: MARK I and early compilers
Activity 1 concludes with diary prompts about resistance to Hopper's ideas and the impact of word-based coding.
Activity 1 conclusion: word-based programming reflections
Activity 2 introduces robot rights through questions about replacing an emotional robot and military robot defense.
Activity 2: robot-rights reading and opening scenarios
Activity 2 debate preparation asks for both sides on animal versus robot rights and designing trustworthy robots.
Activity 2 continued: arguments for a partner debate
Activity 3 opens a movie-pitch project with a history of women in coding and questions about computer stereotypes.
Activity 3: women in coding and stereotypes
Activity 3 continues with media portrayals of coders and a choice of women to research, including Gladys West.
Activity 3 continued: choose a movie subject
Activity 3 research prompts cover early life, obstacles, and achievements before students create a title and tagline.
Activity 3 continued: research notes, title, and tagline
Activity 3 concludes with a Hidden Figures pitch example, a prompt to write a movie pitch, and a poster sketch task.
Activity 3 conclusion: write the pitch and sketch a poster
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About This Product

This booklet is designed to be a fun and informative guide to learning more about robots and their impact on the world. You can use this with your classroom but if you happen to be a Girl Scout Leader you can also use this to earn the Ambassador Showcasing Robots badge.

Are you and your kids ready to start an adventure and explore these robotic activities?

  • Step into History: Imagine yourself as a pivotal figure in computer programming and reflect on your contributions to the field.

  • The Future of AI is here: Engage in a group discussion about the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and the potential rights robots may possess. Yes, I said robots have rights.

  • Lights, Camera, Action Activity!: Dive into the world of storytelling by crafting a captivating movie idea centered around a historical figure in computer science.

  • Start inspiring the Next Generation: Become a role model and craft a compelling speech offering insights and guidance to young people about the ever-evolving world of technology.

  • Interactive Storytelling: Start a thrilling journey by creating a "Choose Your Own Adventure" story using conditional statements with your robots.

Please Note: Certain activities in this activity booklet may require internet access and a computer for completion.

This is also a PDF and has 20 pages to this booklet


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