The Arizona STEM Acceleration Project
Magnificent Robot Hands 2 of 4
Magnificent Robot Hands 2 of 4
A Kindergarten - 2nd Grade STEM Lesson
Ms. Grissett
June 2023
Notes for Teachers
List of Materials (K-1 Robot Hands)
List of Materials (2-3 Robot Hands)
Standards
Science:
K-2-ETS1-1. Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.
K-2-ETS1-2. Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.
Technology:
K-2.3.d. Students, with guidance, explore real-world issues and share their ideas about them with others.
English Language Arts:
K-2-ETS1-1. Ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.
K.W.1. With guidance and support from adults, use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose opinion pieces in which they tell a reader the topic or the name of the book they are writing about and state an opinion or preference about the topic or book
1.W.1. Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply a reason for the opinion, and provide some sense of closure.
2.W.2. Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
Standards
Art:
Creating - K: 1. Generate and Conceptualize Artistic Ideas a. Engage in exploration (e.g., noticing cause and effect relationships), and imaginative play with materials (e.g., paper, markers, clay, crayons). b. Engage collaboratively (e.g., using manipulative for construction, adding to a group collage) in creative art-making in response to an artistic problem.
Creating - 1: 1. Generate and Conceptualize Artistic Ideas a. Engage collaboratively (e.g., pairs, small groups, whole group) in exploration and imaginative play with materials (e.g., puppets, model towns, paper murals). b. Use careful observation in preparation for making a work of art.
Creating - 2: 1. Generate and Conceptualize Artistic Ideas a. Brainstorm collaboratively (e.g., contributing to and listening to various ideas) multiple approaches to art or design problems (e.g., celebrations, cross-curriculum projects, school events). b. Make art or design to explore personal interests, questions, and curiosity.
Math: (extension activity)
K.0A.A.5. Fluently add and subtract within 5.
1.OA.C.6. Fluently add and subtract within 10.
2.OA.B.2. Fluently add and subtract within 20. By the end of Grade 2, know from memory all sums of two one-digit numbers.
Objective(s):
Students will ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
Students will design a blueprint of what their robotic hand may look like.
Students will develop a robotic hand model, design solutions and explain their thinking.
Students will evaluate their robotic hand to see if they can improve it.
Students will write reflections, opinions and answers in their STEM Journal.
Students will use their robotic hand to create addition and subtraction problems within 5. (extension activity)
Agenda Lesson 2 of 4 (30-45 minutes)
Introduction
How can we use creative thinking to solve real life problems? Everyday we are going to continue to grow and learn new things. When things get tough it’s important to never give up. That is exactly what Engineers do.
An engineer is a person who designs and builds complex products, machines, systems, or structures. Engineers want to know how and why things work. They have scientific training that they use to make practical things. Engineers often specialize in a specific branch of engineering.
Today we will be learning more about engineers and how we can solve real-world problems.
Tilly Lockey is a girl who had a real-world problem and found a way to solve it.
*Grade level discretion* May use this link instead of video
STEM Journal
In your Journal, draw or write what kind of robotic hands you would create for Tilly.
“With Every Opportunity Comes A New Story To Tell”
Share with a partner your idea(s) for Tilly and share 1 new way they can improve their design.
Hands-on Activity
Assessment
In formal assessments of STEM Journal and shared thinking/partner talk. Student should give their partner 1 new idea they can add to their design.
Differentiation
Remediation
Extension/Enrichment