Basic Robotics Concepts Coding and Robotics Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Lesson Plan: Coding/Robotics Primary 3 First Term, Week 5

Subject: Coding/Robotics
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 5
Age: 7 years
Topic: Basic Robotics Concepts
Sub-topic: Understanding the Basics of Robotics
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Define a robot.
2. Identify different types of robots.
3. Explain how robots are used in everyday life.
4. Describe the basic parts of a robot.

Keywords

• Robot
• Machine
• Sensors
• Actuators
• Control

Set Induction

Show pictures or videos of different robots and ask pupils if they know what they are and what they do.

Entry Behavior

Pupils have basic knowledge of computers and simple programming languages.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of different robots
• Simple robot models or toys
• Videos showing robots in action

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Discuss how robots can follow instructions just like computers using programming languages.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical thinking
• Observation
• Problem-solving

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Instructional charts

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 3

Instructional Materials

• Pictures
• Models
• Videos

Content

Understanding the Basics of Robotics

1. Definition of a Robot: A robot is a machine that can be programmed to carry out tasks.
   • Example: A vacuum robot that cleans floors.
2. Types of Robots:
   • Industrial Robots: Used in factories to build cars and other products.
   • Service Robots: Used in homes for tasks like cleaning or cooking.
   • Medical Robots: Used in hospitals for surgeries and other medical tasks.
3. Uses of Robots in Everyday Life:
   • Cleaning homes (e.g., vacuum robots)
   • Assisting in surgeries (e.g., surgical robots)
   • Helping in manufacturing (e.g., assembly line robots)
4. Basic Parts of a Robot:
   • Sensors: Help the robot detect its environment.
   • Actuators: Allow the robot to move.
   • Control System: The brain of the robot that tells it what to do.

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. A robot is a ______ that can be programmed to carry out tasks. (a) person (b) machine (c) animal (d) plant)
2. An industrial robot is used in ______. (a) homes (b) hospitals (c) factories (d) schools)
3. A service robot can be used for ______. (a) playing games (b) cleaning (c) painting (d) driving)
4. Medical robots are used in ______. (a) schools (b) factories (c) homes (d) hospitals)
5. A vacuum robot helps to ______. (a) cook (b) clean floors (c) paint walls (d) wash clothes)
6. Robots used in factories are called ______ robots. (a) medical (b) industrial (c) service (d) school)
7. Sensors help robots to ______ their environment. (a) ignore (b) build (c) detect (d) create)
8. Actuators allow robots to ______. (a) think (b) speak (c) sing (d) move)
9. The control system is the ______ of the robot. (a) legs (b) brain (c) arms (d) eyes)
10. A surgical robot helps in ______. (a) cleaning (b) surgeries (c) painting (d) driving)
11. Robots can be used in ______ lines. (a) cleaning (b) singing (c) assembly (d) driving)
12. Robots can help in ______ homes. (a) destroying (b) cleaning (c) painting (d) singing)
13. Sensors are like the ______ of the robot. (a) ears (b) nose (c) eyes (d) mouth)
14. Actuators are like the ______ of the robot. (a) eyes (b) legs (c) ears (d) nose)
15. The control system gives ______ to the robot. (a) food (b) instructions (c) clothes (d) toys)

15 FAQ with Answers

1. Q: What is a robot?
   A: A robot is a machine that can be programmed to carry out tasks.
2. Q: Where are industrial robots used?
   A: Industrial robots are used in factories.
3. Q: What can a service robot do?
   A: A service robot can clean, cook, and do other household tasks.
4. Q: Where are medical robots used?
   A: Medical robots are used in hospitals.
5. Q: What does a vacuum robot do?
   A: A vacuum robot cleans floors.
6. Q: What are industrial robots used for?
   A: Industrial robots are used for building products in factories.
7. Q: What do sensors help a robot do?
   A: Sensors help a robot detect its environment.
8. Q: What do actuators allow a robot to do?
   A: Actuators allow a robot to move.
9. Q: What is the control system of a robot?
   A: The control system is the brain of the robot.
10. Q: What does a surgical robot help with?
    A: A surgical robot helps with surgeries.
11. Q: Where are assembly line robots used?
    A: Assembly line robots are used in factories.
12. Q: How do robots help in homes?
    A: Robots help in homes by cleaning and doing other tasks.
13. Q: What are sensors similar to in humans?
    A: Sensors are similar to the eyes of a human.
14. Q: What are actuators similar to in humans?
    A: Actuators are similar to the legs of a human.
15. Q: What does the control system do for the robot?
    A: The control system gives instructions to the robot.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, “Introduction to Programming Languages.”
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, “Basic Robotics Concepts.”
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 robots are using simple terms.
• Show examples of different types of robots.
• Use pictures and models to illustrate the basic parts of a robot.
• Discuss how robots are used in everyday life.

Learners’ Activities

• Identify different types of robots from pictures.
• Discuss how robots are used in daily activities.
• Describe the basic parts of a robot.

Assessment

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

10 Evaluation Questions

1. What is a robot?
2. Where are industrial robots used?
3. What can a service robot do?
4. Where are medical robots used?
5. What does a vacuum robot do?
6. What are sensors used for in robots?
7. What are actuators used for in robots?
8. What is the control system of a robot?
9. How do robots help in homes?
10. What are assembly line robots used for?

Conclusion

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

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