Week 1
Outline
Overview
Session 1
Questions
What is the goal of this project?
What does life consist of?
Goal
To understand the project goal
To understand the problem solving process
To understand the problem that drives the current project
To know each other in the team and prepare for team work
Activities
Watch videos on Mars
Learn about the final competition
Learn about the problem solving process
Research the forms of life
Resources
Video on Mars
Problem Solving Process diagram
Web-resources on life
Outcomes
Journal writing/research recording
Forms of life
Session 2
Questions
What is a Robot?
What are the components of a robot?
Goal
To understand the roles of robots in society.
To name the robot components
To name the parts of EV3 and their specific functions
To understand how the motors and wheels work on the robot
Activities
Watch videos on Robot
Learn about the components of a robot
Learn about EV3 robot parts
Resources
Video on robot, EV3 parts/functions resources
Video on EV3 software environment
Worksheet 1
EV3 Software
Outcomes
Robot’s functions
List of EV3 parts/functions
A short code on turning on and turning off the motors of EV3