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MONROE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

WILLIAMSTOWN, NEW JERSEY

Williamstown Middle School

Robots

Grade 7

September 2016

Written by: Denise Milam

Stan Krzyminski, Director of Curriculum

Dean Insana, Supervisor of Special Areas

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Monroe Township Public Schools

Williamstown, New Jersey

Philosophy of Education

The administration, faculty, and staff of Monroe Township Public Schools, in cooperation with parent and the community, and with

active participation of the students, are committed to viewing each other as individuals, respecting each person’s uniqueness, and setting

high expectations for all students. The school system will assist each student to become a contributing member of our society by

providing a learning environment that is responsive to the needs of the individual student, community, and changing society by providing

a learning environment that nurtures values and morals. This environment will be conducive to acquisition of knowledge, as well as to

the development of problem solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills. We will provide a learning environment that is

responsive to the needs of the individual student, community, and changing society. We will aid our students in developing responsible

behavior, a positive attitude toward themselves and others, the necessary life skills to become productive citizens and lifetime learners.

We accept the challenge and responsibility of accomplishing these goals.

Revised: August, 1996

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Mission Statement

The administration, faculty, and staff of Williamstown Middle School, in cooperation with parents and the community, and with the

active participation of the students, are committed to viewing each other as individuals, respecting each person’s uniqueness, and setting

high expectations for all students. Through an interdisciplinary approach we will aid our students in developing responsible behavior, a

positive attitude toward themselves and others, and the necessary life skills to become productive citizens in our changing society. We

accept the challenge and responsibility of accomplishing these goals.

Williamstown Middle School Education

Life’s Preparation

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Curriculum Philosophy

Monroe Township Public Schools offer all students access to curricula that addresses the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards

to provide for differentiation in meeting the needs of a variety of learners. All students identified as Special Needs and English language

Learners are provided with instruction that will meet the needs as identified in their individual educational plan or as established through

the utilization of content area benchmark assessments. Our goal, as a district, is to provide students with the skills necessary to meet the

rigor of a selected career in the 21st century.

August 2008

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COURSE ORGANIZATION

Robots

LENGTH OF TIME: One Cycle

NUMBER OF PERIODS PER WEEK: 5

PURPOSE STATEMENT \

Robots

This is an introduction course in computer programming through robotics. We will be utilizing Lego Mindstorm kits, EV3 software and various Lego

Robotics materials. The objective of this course is to introduce the student to basic programming as well as problem solving strategies. Students will

develop, build and program a LEGO Mindstorm robot. Topics may include motor control, gear ratios, torque, friction, sensors, timing, program

loops, logic gates, decision-making, timing sequences.

As students program, they learn about technology, sensors, and applied logic through the use of conditional statements, loops, and wait states.

Students learn to manage the digital technologies that control the world they live in. Students will work hands-on in teams and individually to design,

build, program, and document their progress. Students will participate in challenges inspired by previous First Lego League, Robocup and Robofest

competitions. Through this process, they learn about systems, resource allocation, and time management. Their final challenge will include a

presentation based on their robot design. By participating in friendly classroom competitions, team members work together to solve open-ended

challenges where they develop innovative problem solving skills needed to compete in the global economy. This leads to an increased awareness of

STEM-related careers.

We hope that this class will provide motivation for students to continue in computer science and engineering courses.

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SCOPE AND SEQUENCE: ROBOTS GRADE 7

1. Identify and explain the elements of robotic devices.

2. Identify Lego pieces in the Mindstorms kit.

3. Demonstrate the ability to manage parts, pieces and lab equipment orderly and safely.

4. Experiment with structures using Lego constructive pieces.

5. Identify the input and output devices to a Lego EV3 robot.

6. Recognize the importance of design in a computer program.

7. Identify the programming environment of EV3.

8. Use Icons & settings to understand how they work.

9. Apply program to test sensor devices.

10. Build a basic robot & program robot.

11. Evaluate sensor feedback.

12. Apply measurement and geometry to calculate robot navigation.

13. Calculate & apply sensor threshold values in a problem-based environment.

14. Understand sequential programming and conditional statements.

15. Demonstrate the appropriate use of time in the completion of as assignment.

16. Build robot using intermediate design and program multi-step challenge.

17. Redesign & add structural & sensor elements to robot for challenges.

18. Participate in culminating field challenge.

19. Present robot design using multimedia software.

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Curriculum Guide Overview Essential Questions


Curriculum Guide Overview

Essential Questions

Course Name: Robots

New Jersey

CCCS

Corresponding Essential Question(s)

8.1.8.A.1

8.1.8.A.3

8.2.8.E.1-4

How has the role of robots in society evolved as technology changed?

8.1.8.A.1

8.1.8.A.3

8.2.8.E.1-4

How can interaction between humans and robotic technology affect everyday life?

8.1.8.A.1

8.1.8.A.3

8.2.8.E.1-4

How can participatory and competitive challenges with technology improve motivation and achievement?

8.1.8.C.1

8.1.8.D.5 How can digital technologies be used to develop and communicate ideas in a global environment?

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MONROE TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN

Focus Topic # 1 Student will demonstrate knowledge of: How robot elements are combined to create useful robotics for society. Essential Question: How has the role of robots in society changed as technology changed?

Content Standard

CPI

Established Goals

Content Objectives

Measurable Skills

Instructional Strategies & Performance Tasks

Measurable Performance Assessments &

Evidence

Resources

1. Problem Based Learning 9. Reading 1. Multiple Choice 9. Self-Assessment 1. Textbooks

2. Teacher Directed 10. Application 2. Essay 10. Class Survey 2. Technology Software

3. Study Groups 11. Lab (report) 3. Fill-In-Blanks 11. Rubrics 3. Technology Hardware

4. Technology 12. Homework 4. Academic Prompts 12. Reflective Discussion 4. Graphic Organizers

5. Demonstration 13. Field Trip 5. Writing Samples 13. Performance Tasks 5. AVA/Video

6. Cooperative Groups 14. Projects 6. Lab Report 14. Teacher Observation 6. Primary Sources

7. Literature Circles 15. Other (explain) 7. Problem Solving 15. Portfolio 7. Resource People

8. Participation & Discussion 8. Oral Presentation 16. Other (explain) 8. Internet Resources

8.1.8.A.1

8.1.8.A.3

8.2.8.E.1-4

Students will define the

elements of a robot in the

21st century.

2 – Teacher presentations

4 – Lego NT 9797 Kit

8 – Student participation and discussion

9 – Student reading materials

1 – quiz on robot elements

12 – discussion

13 – student demonstration

2- EV3, Kidblogs,

Gaggle.net,

PowerPoint,

Eduglogster, Moodle,

google docs

3 – Lego NXT 9797

Kit

5 – Movie snippets as

available

8 – see appendix for

listings.

8.1.8.A.1

8.1.8.A.3

8.2.8.E.1-4

Students will demonstrate

that robots are machines

that are built and

programmed to perform

predefined tasks.

1 – Student using robot kits and sensors in

Lego NT 9797 Kit

2 & 5– Teacher presentations &

demonstration




1 – quiz on programming icons and tasks

11 – checklist of tasks & success

12 – student led discussions

13 – robot performance

2- EV3, Kidblogs,

Gaggle.net,

PowerPoint,


google docs

3 – Lego NXT 9797

Kit


available


listings.

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Focus Topic # 1 Student will demonstrate knowledge of: How robot elements are combined to create useful robotics for society. Essential Question: How has the role of robots in society evolved as technology changed?

Content Standard

CPI

Established Goals

Content Objectives

Measurable Skills



Evidence

Resources









8.1.8.A.1

8.1.8.A.3

8.2.8.E.1-4

Students will participate in

online bulletin board

discussion groups to

support the learning

process and foster

collaboration in a problem

solving environment.


Lego NT 9797 Kit


demonstration




11 – checklist of tasks & postings



14 – teacher postings/readings

2- EV3, Kidblogs,

Gaggle.net,

PowerPoint,


google docs

3 – Lego NXT 9797

Kit


available


listings.

8.1.8.A.1

8.1.8.A.3

8.2.8.E.1-4

Students will analyze

advancements in robotics

that create societal

concerns regarding ethical

practices with technology.


Lego NT 9797 Kit


demonstration




6 – student journal entries on research

articles.



14 – teacher postings/readings

2- EV3, Kidblogs,

Gaggle.net,

PowerPoint,


google docs

3 – Lego NXT 9797

Kit


available


listings.

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Focus Topic # 2 Student will demonstrate knowledge of: How to design and write programs to work with robotic elements, including sensors & motors.

Essential Question: How can interaction between humans and robotic technology affect everyday life?

Content Standard

CPI

Established Goals

Content Objectives

Measurable Skills



Evidence

Resources









8.1.8.A.1

8.1.8.A.3

8.2.8.E.1-4

Students will demonstrate

that robots communicate

with the computer through

a set of instructions

referred to as a computer

language, which instructs

robots on input, process,

and output.


Lego NT 9797 Kit


demonstration




6 – student journal/electronic posting

11 – performance/task checklist



14 – teacher observation of task

2- EV3, Kidblogs,

Gaggle.net,

PowerPoint,


google docs

3 – Lego NXT 9797

Kit


available

8 – see appendix

8.1.8.A.1

8.1.8.A.3

8.2.8.E.1-4

Students will select and

use appropriate tools and

digital resources to

accomplish a variety of

tasks and to solve

problems.


Lego NT 9797 Kit


demonstration








2- EV3, Kidblogs,

Gaggle.net,

PowerPoint,


google docs

3 – Lego NXT 9797

Kit


available

8 – see appendix

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Focus Topic # 3 Student will demonstrate knowledge of: how to design, develop and complete robotic activities and challenges

Essential Question: How can participatory and competitive challenges with technology improve motivation and achievement?

Content

Standard CPI

Established Goals

Content Objectives

Measurable Skills



Evidence

Resources









8.1.8.A.1

8.1.8.A.3

8.2.8.E.1-4

Students will solve, through

a design process, a

challenge, that will

incorporate science, math

and technology principles

throughout the design

process.


Lego NT 9797 Kit


demonstration

4 – Lego NT 9797 Kit, Internet








2- EV3, Kidblogs,

Gaggle.net,

PowerPoint,


google docs

3 – Lego NXT 9797

Kit


available

8 – see appendix

8.1.8.A.1

8.1.8.A.3

8.2.8.E.1-4

Students will use

information-literacy skills

and research to support

their implementation design

impact on communities.


Lego NT 9797 Kit


demonstration









2- Kidblogs,

Gaggle.net,

PowerPoint,


google docs


available

8 – see appendix

8.1.8.A.1

8.1.8.A.3

8.2.8.E.1-4

Students will annotate their

design and learning efforts

in a collaborative

environment using digital

tools to facilitate the

communication process.


Lego NT 9797 Kit


demonstration









2- Kidblogs,

Gaggle.net,

PowerPoint, Word,


google docs


available

8 – see appendix

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Focus Topic #4 Student will demonstrate knowledge of how to prepare, communicate and present technical information in support of their project ideas.

Essential Question: How can digital technologies be used to develop and communicate ideas in a global environment?

Content

Standard CPI

Established Goals

Content Objectives

Measurable Skills



Evidence

Resources









8.1.8.A.1

8.1.8.C.1

8.1.8.D.5

Students will select and use

appropriate tools and digital

resources to accomplish a

variety of tasks and to solve

problems.


Lego NT 9797 Kit


demonstration









2- EV3, Kidblogs,

Gaggle.net,

PowerPoint,


google docs

3 – Lego NXT 9797

Kit


available

8 – see appendix 8.1.8.A.1-3

8.1.8.D.4-5

8.1.8.E.1

Students will use digital

tools and media-rich

resources to create and

publish presentation

information on their robot

design and how it would be

used to overcome a local or

global issue or event.


Lego NT 9797 Kit


demonstration




14 – Student created presentations

(electronic and oral)






2- EV3, Kidblogs,

Gaggle.net,

PowerPoint,


google docs

3 – Lego NXT 9797

Kit


available

8 – see appendix

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APPENDIX

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Robots Grade 7: RESOURCES

Supplementary Text: A Sampling of Teacher Reference Books:

EducateNXT – by Chris Bracken (Rob Torok & Dr. Damien Kee)

Creative Projects with Lego Mindstorms – by Benjamin Erwin

Mindstorms – Robotics Invention Systems (w9797)

Lego Mindstorms – NXT 2.0 by Example – by Dave Parker

A Sampling of Computer Reference Materials:

CD Educate NXT

CD Lego Engineering 2007 Resource CD version 1.0 Tufts University

Space Mission Adventures Camp on a Disk – Lego Educational division

Under the Sea Adventures Camp on a Disk – Lego Educational division

Internet Resources:

http://www.ortop.org/ -- Web materials consist of Flash-based tutorial movies covering basic topics, First Lego League resources (including

challenge information, ideas, tips and strategies)

http://www.teachertube.com – Web materials consist of informational videos of student robots performing challenge trials, student tips and

tricks for building & programming robots.

http://4hset.unl.edu/4hdrupal/ -- Website is a password protected site of the University of Nebraska, providing robotics clubs (primarily 4-H)

with support materials to run Lego robotics clubs & challenges. Curricular and teaching material is available for registered users.

http://drgraeme.net/ -- Web materials consist of tutorials, challenge information (including practice challenges) for both Robocup and First

Lego League robotics.

http://www.nxtprograms.com/index.html - Website has lego robot build instructions, programming tips in EV3.

http://www.ceeo.tufts.edu/ Website has legacy materials using Robolab (precursor to EV3 software); curricular support materials for EV3 &

Lego-based robot construction.

http://www.ri.cmu.edu/ - Website of the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon, curricular support, on-line instructional programs &

camp/challenge resources.

http://mindstorms.lego.com/en-us/Default.aspx - Lego Mindstorms official site for online community support, building instructions & EV3

programming guides.

http://www.domabotics.com -- Website of Dr. Damien Kee (author of Lego Mindstorms books). Web materials include full color photos and

drawings of lego nxt robots & programming tips.

http://www.nebomusic.net/robotfindlost.html - Teacher website with EV3 teaching tips, build tips & programs

http://www.ortop.org/

http://4hset.unl.edu/4hdrupal/

http://drgraeme.net/

http://www.nxtprograms.com/index.html

http://www.ceeo.tufts.edu/

http://www.ri.cmu.edu/

http://mindstorms.lego.com/en-us/Default.aspx

http://www.domabotics.com/

http://www.nebomusic.net/robotfindlost.html

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http://www.robofest.net/ -- Website of Lawrence Tech University (Dr. CJ Chung, founder) – challenges & materials for all robotics (including

Lego EV3)

http://www.firstlegoleague.org/ - Official Website of the First Lego League, an acade ic challenge for students 8-14 using Lego robotics as a

tool to inspire young adults to become more involved in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) initiatives. Has current and

former challenge materials, including videos, photos, documents and links.

Robots Grade 7: ACTIVITIES

** See Notebook Resources

Robots Grade 7: ASSESSMENTS

** See Notebook Resources

http://www.firstlegoleague.org/

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