Robot challenge 2 - Moving straight
Task: Making your robot move straight using the programmer. Understand and apply concepts of forces and energy. Compete the first maths activity.
Instructions:
1. Open and watch the Moving Straight powerpoint found at the bottom of this page.
2. Complete the moving straight challenges 1 and 2 from the powerpoint
3. Complete Maths task 1 A-B in your work booklets and on your devices. Seek assistance from your teacher with anything you do not know how to do. (a copy can be found at the bottom of this page)
4. Watch the video Forces work and energy below and then answer the questions in your booklet relating to this scientific work. (copy below)
5. Go through the success checklist and make sure you have completed everything!
1. Open and watch the Moving Straight powerpoint found at the bottom of this page.
2. Complete the moving straight challenges 1 and 2 from the powerpoint
3. Complete Maths task 1 A-B in your work booklets and on your devices. Seek assistance from your teacher with anything you do not know how to do. (a copy can be found at the bottom of this page)
4. Watch the video Forces work and energy below and then answer the questions in your booklet relating to this scientific work. (copy below)
5. Go through the success checklist and make sure you have completed everything!
Syllabus outcomes:
MA4-1WM Communicates and connects mathematical ideas using appropriate terminology, diagrams and symbols
MA4-2WM Applies appropriate mathematical techniques to solve problems
MA4-3WM Recognises and explains mathematical relationships using reasoning
SC4-WS6 Students conduct investigations by:
b. assembling and using appropriate equipment and resources to perform the investigation, including safety equipment
e. recording observations and measurements accurately, using appropriate units for physical quantities
SC4-WS7.1 Students process data and information by:
e. applying simple numerical procedures, eg calculating means when processing data and information, as appropriate
SC4-WS7.2 Students analyse data and information by:
f. reflecting on the method used to investigate a question or solve a problem, including evaluating the quality of the data collected (ACSIS131, ACSIS146)
SC4-10PW PW1 Change to an object’s motion is caused by unbalanced forces acting on the object. (ACSSU117)
a. identify changes that take place when particular forces are acting
b. predict the effect of unbalanced forces acting in everyday situations
Success checklist:Have you...
MA4-1WM Communicates and connects mathematical ideas using appropriate terminology, diagrams and symbols
MA4-2WM Applies appropriate mathematical techniques to solve problems
MA4-3WM Recognises and explains mathematical relationships using reasoning
SC4-WS6 Students conduct investigations by:
b. assembling and using appropriate equipment and resources to perform the investigation, including safety equipment
e. recording observations and measurements accurately, using appropriate units for physical quantities
SC4-WS7.1 Students process data and information by:
e. applying simple numerical procedures, eg calculating means when processing data and information, as appropriate
SC4-WS7.2 Students analyse data and information by:
f. reflecting on the method used to investigate a question or solve a problem, including evaluating the quality of the data collected (ACSIS131, ACSIS146)
SC4-10PW PW1 Change to an object’s motion is caused by unbalanced forces acting on the object. (ACSSU117)
a. identify changes that take place when particular forces are acting
b. predict the effect of unbalanced forces acting in everyday situations
Success checklist:Have you...
- Learned how to make your robot go forward and backwards
- Learned how to use the Move Steering block
- Learned how to read sensor values using Port View
- Completed the Move Straight Challenge worksheet?
- Programmed your robot successfully? Demonstrated to your teacher. Group is ticked off my teacher.
- Answered the reflection questions?
- Completed at least 2 of the Maths Task 1 sheets?
- Watched the Simple Forces video?
- Completed and submitted the Forces and Energy worksheet
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