Introduction to Robotics Lesson and Activities for Middle School Robotics STEM
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So you're teaching robotics... now what? This resource will help you kick off your STEM course by teaching the basics. In this intro to middle school robotics lesson, students will explore their background knowledge about robots and learn the basic components and characteristics of robots through class discussion and a webquest activity.
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The lesson begins with students exploring common misconceptions about robots in a human barometer activity and class discussion. Then they participate in a self-guided webquest to define common terms and learn about the components and characteristics of robots. Finally, students close out the lesson and demonstrate their understanding with a matching puzzle activity.
This lesson will engage your students and ensure they have the basics down before jumping into more complex robotics concepts. It also can be done independently and used as a great sub lesson plan or review activity.
Grab this lesson today, so you can take a much needed break from planning while your students master basic robotics vocabulary and concepts!
What’s included in this middle school robotics resource?
- Printable PDF, Google, and Easel versions of the student assignment
- A PowerPoint slideshow to facilitate the lesson
- A student survey to assess misconceptions and prior knowledge
- Embedded links to quality background research websites
- Exit ticket questions to assess student understanding
- Detailed teacher notes
- An answer key
Materials needed:
- Student devices with internet access
- Digital or printed copies of the student worksheet
- Glue and scissors for the printed version of the puzzle activity (optional)
- Teacher computer with internet access and projector (optional)
X No special programs or technology required!
What are other teachers saying?
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"Great, no-prep activity to use as sub plans with my intro robotics class." - Sarah, 8th Grade Teacher
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“Excellent way to introduce the concept of robotics in my STEM class.” -Heather, 8th Grade Teacher
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“This assignment gave students an opportunity to work independently when I was out and they had a substitute.” - Linda, 7th Grade
How can the middle school robotics activities be used in your classroom?
- Explore your students’ prior knowledge and build their understanding of robots at the beginning of your robotics or STEM class
- Teach your students about robot parts and their functions
- Learn about the societal impacts of a growing robot population
- Practice research skills
- Celebration National Robotics Week in April
- Use the resource as a low-prep STEM sub plan
- Assign the activities for extra credit or extension activities
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