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The Robotics Academy
Changing the Cultural Nature of Teaching
The Robotics Academy Mission
Statement
“Use the motivational effects of robotics to excite this and
future generations of children to study science and
technology”
Students today need to prepare for their future
like they are preparing for the Olympics
The only problem is they won’t know what event
they will compete in until they get there.
“The 4th R in Education”
Reading, wRiting, aRithmetic & Robotics
Mathematics Science
Programming
Physics
Mechanics
Electronics
Ratios &
Proportions
Sensor
Feedback
Engineering
Geometry
Simple
Machines
Measurement
Computer
Science
Academic Concepts
“The 4th R in Education”
Reading, wRiting, aRithmetic & Robotics
Habits of
Mind
Time
Management
Resource
Allocation
Teamwork
Project
Management
Systems
Analysis
Problem
Solving
Design
Workplace Competencies
How did we decide what to
include in our lessons?
Backward Design Process
Robotics Academy Robotics Curriculum
Understanding by Design - Grant Wiggins, Jay McTighe
1. Identify desired results.
All students are mathematically competent,
technologically literate, and able to
communicate clearly.
2. Determine acceptable
evidence.
Students are able to apply fundamental
mathematics and science concepts to solve
robotic problems as well as explain them.
3. Plan learning experiences
and instruction.
Immerse students in situations where they
are required to “do” math and science
rather than study them.
Content Emphasis on Standardized
Math Test Grades 5, 8, 11
100
90
80
70
10%
13%
Geometry
17%
Data
60
Measurement
50
30%
40
Algebra
30
Numbers
20
30%
10
Grade 5
Grade 8
Grade 11
Mathematics Deficiencies Grade 8
According to statistics presented by Frank Marburger, Pennsylvania Department of Education,
Mathematics Division
They do less well in:
Geometry
Measurement
Proportionality
Technological concepts children
integrate when they design, build,
and program robots
Controlling
Rotation
Calculating
Heading
Understanding
Gear Basics
Measuring
Rotational
Speed
Understanding
Sensor Basics
Measuring
Force/Torque
Writing a
Program to
Navigate a
Path
Designing
a Robot
Chassis
Measuring
Distances
“Understanding is more than learning, it is learning and
knowing how to apply in context.”
Science for All Americans, American Association for the Advancement of Science
Math and Science Concepts Integrated
When Designing An Autonomous Robot
Gear
Basics
Basic
Electronics
Meas.
Speed
Meas.
Force
Applying
Sensors
Fractions
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Decimals
X
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Measurement
Ratios/proportions
Conversion of Units
Speed, velocity
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Force, torque
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Diameter/Circumference
X
Applied Geometry
X
Electromagnetic
Spectrum
Applied Algebra
Logic/Scientific Thinking
X
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Writing Navigation Building
Programs
Robots
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Academic Concepts taught using robotics
Proportionality, Conversion of Units
Measurement
The Academic Concepts Children in 8th grade have historically not
tested well on are Geometry, Measurement, and Proportionality
Geometry
Gear
Basics
Basic
Electronics
Meas.
Speed
Meas.
Force
Applying
Sensors
Fractions
X
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X
Decimals
X
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Measurement
Ratios/proportions
Conversion of Units
Speed, velocity
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Force, torque
X
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Diameter/Circumference
X
Applied Geometry
X
Electromagnetic
Spectrum
Applied Algebra
Logic/Scientific Thinking
X
X
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X
X
X
X
X
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Writing Navigation Building
Programs
Robots
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Knowledge should emerge from
problem situations so that students
“have a strong conceptual basis for
reconstructing their knowledge at a
later time.”
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
“Knowing” mathematics is “doing” mathematics.”
The Robotics Vision
“All students have the 21st century skill sets that enable
them to make positive contributions globally.”