Lesson 1: Project Launch
Tasks:
- View the project launch for inspiration
- View the design brief, rules and video diary
- Complete design brief task from presentation
- Create group name
- Establish and discuss group roles and how to collaborate successfully.
- Use a range of websites to locate information and use presentation to present your results
- Watch some videos on robot racing to see the kinds of challenges you may face.
Resources
group_roles.docx | |
File Size: | 16 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Syllabus outcomes:
Tech 4.2.1 generates and communicates creative design ideas and solutions
SC4-WS5.1 Students identify data to be collected in an investigation by:
a. identifying the purpose of an investigation
b. proposing the type of information and data that needs to be collected in a range of investigation types, including first-hand and secondary sources
c. locating possible sources of data and information, including secondary sources, relevant to the investigation
SC4-WS9 Students communicate by:
a. presenting ideas, findings and solutions to problems using scientific language and representations using digital technologies as appropriate (ACSIS133, ACSIS148)
b. using appropriate text types in presentations, including a discussion, explanation, exposition, procedure and recount
c. using a recognised method to acknowledge sources of data and information
Success checklist:
Tech 4.2.1 generates and communicates creative design ideas and solutions
SC4-WS5.1 Students identify data to be collected in an investigation by:
a. identifying the purpose of an investigation
b. proposing the type of information and data that needs to be collected in a range of investigation types, including first-hand and secondary sources
c. locating possible sources of data and information, including secondary sources, relevant to the investigation
SC4-WS9 Students communicate by:
a. presenting ideas, findings and solutions to problems using scientific language and representations using digital technologies as appropriate (ACSIS133, ACSIS148)
b. using appropriate text types in presentations, including a discussion, explanation, exposition, procedure and recount
c. using a recognised method to acknowledge sources of data and information
Success checklist:
- Watched the presentation
- Formed a group and created a group name
- Complete design brief work sheet,
- Understood what the design brief is
- Understood and begins to apply rules for the project
- Brainstorming ways robots can race and fulfil challenges
- Established group roles. Each member understands their roles for the semester's project