Robots

Synopsis:

Robots explains how and why robots are used around the home, in the workplace and in dangerous places. It looks at the types of work that robots can do and why these machines are important in everyday life.

Curriculum link:

Science Curriculum links Australia • DTKU (ACTDEK001) Identify how people design and produce familiar products to meet personal and local community needs • DTKU (ACTDEK004) Explore the characteristics and properties of materials and components that are us

Key Concepts:

Robots can do repetitive, difficult or dangerous work that people either do not want to do or are unable to do, or that is too unsafe to do. People’s lives are made better, easier and safer because of the things that robots can do.

Reading Strategies:

Making connections

Extent:

20

Supporting Materials:

Lesson Plan - Robots