Building Simple Robot Coding and Robotics Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7

Lesson Plan: Coding/Robotics Primary 3 First Term, Week 7

Subject: Coding/Robotics
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 7
Age: 7 years
Topic: Building Simple Robots
Sub-topic: Introduction to Simple Robotics
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Define what a simple robot is.
2. Identify common materials used to build simple robots.
3. Assemble a basic robot using provided materials.
4. Describe the purpose of each part in their assembled robot.

Keywords

• Robot
• Simple
• Materials
• Assemble
• Purpose

Set Induction

Show pictures or videos of simple robots made from household materials. Ask pupils if they have seen or played with similar robots.

Entry Behavior

Pupils have basic knowledge of robots and programming concepts.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Recycled materials (cardboard, bottles, etc.)
• Motors (simple DC motors)
• Glue, scissors, and tape
• Pictures or diagrams of simple robots

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Review previous lessons on robots and programming languages. Discuss how robots can be made from everyday materials.

Embedded Core Skills

• Creativity
• Problem-solving
• Fine motor skills

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Instructional diagrams or videos

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 3

Instructional Materials

• Recycled materials (cardboard, bottles, etc.)
• Motors and other electronic components
• Glue, scissors, and tape

Content

Introduction to Simple Robotics

1. Definition of a Simple Robot: A simple robot is a machine that can carry out basic tasks, often made from everyday materials.
   • Example: A robot made from a cardboard box that can move forward.
2. Materials Used to Build Simple Robots:
   • Cardboard: Used for the body of the robot.
   • Bottles: Used as wheels or other moving parts.
   • DC Motors: Provide movement to the robot.
3. Assembling a Basic Robot:
   • Step 1: Cut out a body shape from cardboard.
   • Step 2: Attach wheels (bottle caps) to the sides.
   • Step 3: Insert a motor and connect it to a power source (battery).
   • Step 4: Securely fasten all parts using glue or tape.
4. Purpose of Each Part in the Robot:
   • Body: Provides structure and support.
   • Wheels: Allow the robot to move.
   • Motor: Provides power to move the wheels.
   • Battery: Supplies power to the motor.

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. A simple robot is a machine made from ______ materials. (a) new (b) recycled (c) expensive (d) small)
2. ______ are often used to build simple robots. (a) Computers (b) Cardboard (c) Books (d) Toys)
3. Cardboard is used for the ______ of the robot. (a) brain (b) wheels (c) body (d) arms)
4. Bottles can be used as ______ in simple robots. (a) legs (b) wheels (c) arms (d) brains)
5. DC motors provide ______ to the robot. (a) light (b) power (c) food (d) air)
6. Glue and tape are used to ______ parts together. (a) cut (b) connect (c) throw (d) eat)
7. A simple robot is made from ______ materials. (a) everyday (b) special (c) big (d) green)
8. The body of a robot provides ______. (a) structure (b) light (c) sound (d) food)
9. Wheels allow the robot to ______. (a) eat (b) move (c) speak (d) see)
10. Motors provide power to ______. (a) the battery (b) the wheels (c) the lights (d) the computer)
11. Batteries supply power to the ______. (a) computer (b) wheels (c) lights (d) motor)
12. Bottles can be used as ______. (a) wheels (b) food (c) water (d) air)
13. Motors provide power to ______. (a) the wheels (b) the food (c) the water (d) the air)
14. The body of a robot provides structure to ______. (a) the wheels (b) the food (c) the water (d) the robot)
15. Wheels allow the robot to ______. (a) move (b) speak (c) eat (d) see)

15 FAQ with Answers

1. Q: What is a simple robot?
   A: A simple robot is a machine made from everyday materials.
2. Q: What materials are often used to build simple robots?
   A: Cardboard, bottles, and motors are often used to build simple robots.
3. Q: What is cardboard used for in a simple robot?
   A: Cardboard is used for the body of the robot.
4. Q: How are bottles used in simple robots?
   A: Bottles can be used as wheels or other moving parts in simple robots.
5. Q: What do DC motors provide to a robot?
   A: DC motors provide power to move the robot.
6. Q: How are glue and tape used in building robots?
   A: Glue and tape are used to connect parts together in building robots.
7. Q: What kind of materials are simple robots made from?
   A: Simple robots are made from everyday materials.
8. Q: What does the body of a robot provide?
   A: The body of a robot provides structure and support.
9. Q: What do wheels do for a robot?
   A: Wheels allow the robot to move.
10. Q: What do motors provide power to in a robot?
    A: Motors provide power to move the wheels.
11. Q: What do batteries supply power to in a robot?
    A: Batteries supply power to the motor.
12. Q: How can bottles be used in robots?
    A: Bottles can be used as wheels in robots.
13. Q: What do motors provide power to in a robot?
    A: Motors provide power to move the robot.
14. Q: What does the body of a robot provide?
    A: The body of a robot provides structure.
15. Q: What do wheels allow a robot to do?
    A: Wheels allow a robot to move.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, “Simple Coding with Scratch.”
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, “Building Simple Robots.”
Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and the teacher corrects the pupils when and where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities

• Explain what a simple robot is and show examples.
• Demonstrate how to assemble a simple robot using provided materials.
• Guide pupils in assembling their own simple robots step by step.
• Discuss the purpose of each part in the assembled robots.

Learners’ Activities

• Identify materials needed to build a simple robot.
• Follow steps to assemble their own simple robots.
• Discuss the function of each part in their assembled robots.

Assessment

• Pupils will answer 10 evaluation questions related to the topic.

10 Evaluation Questions

1. What is a simple robot?
2. What materials are often used to build simple robots?
3. What is cardboard used for in a simple robot?
4. How are bottles used in simple robots?
5. What do DC motors provide to a robot?
6. How are glue and tape used in building robots?
7. What kind of materials are simple robots made from?
8. What does the body of a robot provide?
9. What do wheels do for a robot?
10. What do motors provide power to in a robot?

Conclusion

The teacher goes round to mark the pupils’ work and does the necessary corrections.

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