Unit 1

Computers

5 days

Instructional Objective

1601.01 Students will be able to understand and use computers as a tool.

Standard Reference
02.03, 02.08

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Create a timeline of computer development.

TMA

02

Label the parts and hardware of a computer.

TMA

03

List and/or demonstrate safe Internet use.

TMA

04

Explain and/or demonstrate the proper way to follow Boise School District computer and Internet use policies.

TMA

05

Demonstrate the proper way to login and out of the school’s network.

TO

06

Demonstrate knowledge of file management and Windows navigation.

TO

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Unit 2

Robotics

7 days

Instructional Objective

1601.02 Students will be able to build a LEGO robot.

Standard Reference
02.02, 02.07, 02.09, 02.10

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Build a LEGO robot capable of moving forward, backward, and in circles.

LEGO Mindstorms Subassembly Constructopedia.

TO

02

Be familiar with the "Pathfinder" chassis that has been a successful design in the past.

LEGO Mindstorms or Robolab CD ROM.

TO

03

Construct a robot that includes an RCX, wheels, and at least one light sensor.

LEGO Mindstorms or Subassembly Constructopedia.

TO

04

Keep LEGO kits and pieces organized and inventoried.

LEGO Mindstorms inventory sheets.

TO

05

Assemble gear trains, Compare battery types, Compare human vs. robotic costs, Demonstrate battery charging requirements, Evaluate robot performance, Identify various gears, Plan robotic objective

TO

Instructional Objective

1601.03 Students will be able to demonstrate how a light sensor works.

Standard Reference
02.03, 02.07, 02.10

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Use the "view" option on the RCX to find the value of a color. The RCX should read a number between 1-100.

LEGO Mindstorms or Robolab CD ROM.

TO

02

Create and run a program that causes a robot to respond to a solid line. The robot should stop, make a sound, or change directions.

LEGO Mindstorms Subassembly Constructopedia.

TO

03

Create robotic program, Evaluate robot performance, Identify programming functions, Illustrate logical programming steps, Perform program download, Plan robotic objective, Test program performance

TO, TMA

Instructional Objective

1601.04 Students will be able to program a robot to push eight empty aluminum cans across a line and out of a circle.

Standard Reference
02.03, 02.07, 02.10

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Use a light sensor to keep a robot inside a circle.

LEGO Mindstorms or Robolab CD ROM.

TO

02

Build a robot chassis that is capable of pushing empty aluminum cans outside a circle.

LEGO Mindstorms Subassembly Constructopedia.

TO

03

Analyze model robotic program, Create robotic program, Demonstrate battery charging requirements, Evaluate robot performance, Identify programming commands/symbols. Identify programming functions, Illustrate logical programming steps, Perform program download, Plan robotic objective, Test program performance

TO, TMA

Instructional Objective

1601.05 Students will be able to use LEGO pieces to construct different LEGO subassemblies (chassis).

Standard Reference
02.03, 02.07, 02.10

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Follow diagrams to build a given list of LEGO subassemblies.

LEGO Mindstorms Subassembly Constructopedia.

TO

02

Keep the LEGO kits organized.

LEGO Mindstorms inventory sheets.

TO

03

Motorize two of the subassemblies.

TO

04

Build and motorize one unique (self-designed) chassis.

TO

05

Assemble gear trains, Evaluate robot performance, Identify various gears, Plan robotic objective

TO

Instructional Objective

1601.06 Students will be able to use the Internet to research robotics.

Standard Reference
02.03, 02.04, 02.06, 02.10

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Use a computer, the Internet to find valid information on robot history and the use of robots in society.

The Internet

TMA

02

Avoid plagiarism.

TO

03

Compare human vs. robotic costs, List commercial robotic uses, List home robotic uses

The Internet

TMA

Instructional Objective

1601.07 Students will create a multimedia presentation to share their research findings.

Idaho Standards:
02.03, 02.08

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Use Microsoft PowerPoint or a similar program to present research findings.

TMA

02

Provide references for each Web site used.

TMA

03

Provide a graphic example for each topic.

TMA

04

Include animations, slide transitions, and background designs on each slide.

TMA

Instructional Objective

1601.08 Students will use various software related to robotics and radio controlled vehicles.

Standard Reference
02.03, 02.07, 02.10

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Learn to manipulate robots in simulation and game settings to accomplish set goals.

See Appendices J, L, M for grade sheets.

Instructional Objective

1601.09 Students will be able to build a LEGO robot capable of navigating a maze.

Standard Reference
02.03, 02.07, 02.10, 02.11

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Use light sensors and an RCX code that will guide a robot along a black line and through a maze.

TO

02

Analyze model robotic program, Create robotic program, Demonstrate battery charging requirements, Evaluate robot performance, Identify programming commands/symbols, Identify programming functions, Illustrate logical programming steps, Perform program download, Plan robotic objective, Test program performance

TO, TMA

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Unit 3

Engineering

Instructional Objective

1601.10 Students will use a single sheet of notebook paper to construct a bridge capable of holding a given load.

Standard Reference
02.07, 02.12

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Use techniques to strengthen the properties of a single sheet of notebook paper.

TO

02

Follow directions for construction requirements.

TO

03

Build a paper bridge capable of holding the weight of as many pennies as possible.

TO

Instructional Objective

1601.11 Students will be able to use paper to construct flying models.

Idaho Standards:
02.07, 02.09

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Construct a paper rocket.

TO

02

Launch a paper rocket for distance.

TO

03

Construct a paper airplane for distance.

TO

04

Construct a paper airplane for flight duration.

TO

Instructional Objective

1601.12 Students will learn to use a C.A.D. program to design a simple home.

Standard Reference
02.03, 02.07

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Meet square footage and other requirements when designing a home.

TMA

Instructional Objective

1601.13 Students will learn about momentum and aerodynamics by constructing a gravity race car.

Standard Reference
02.11, 02.09, 02.07

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Follow very specific criteria for weight, length, and width in the construction of a gravity race car.

TO

02

Use only the materials provided to construct a gravity race car.

TO

03

Make decisions about weight amount and placement for maximum performance.

TO