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A Lunch Bites Webinar

Creativity & Engineering with Household Robotics: Episode 6

with Nancy McIntyre

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Do you have some supplies?

Junk Drawer

Scissors

Tape

Markers/Crayons

Rubber Bands/Paper Clips

Glue

Stickers

Ruler

Pencils

Recycle Bin

Plastic Containers

Cardboard

Egg Cartons

Toilet Paper Tubes

Popsicle Sticks

Twist Ties

Lids

String

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Bridging the Digital Divide Fundraiser

Make an individual donation here:

http://bit.ly/CADigitalDivide

The California Bridging the Digital Divide Fund is a joint effort of the Governor’s Office, State Board of Education, California Department of Education, and CDE Foundation. The CA BDD Fund is a centralized resource for state leadership to provide essential device, connectivity, and related digital learning supports for PK-12 students, teachers, and their families. Funds from this campaign will go directly to equip school districts with the resources they need to enable distance learning for our 6.2 million learners and 300,000+ teachers.

As the private, non-profit partner of the California Department of Education since 2011, the CDE Foundation works closely with the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and his team to enable public-private partnerships and implement solutions across the state. Our focus in particular is on building more equitable teaching and learning environments, which are currently in even greater jeopardy due to the uneven impacts of COVID-19 on students, families, and educators.

In the weeks and months ahead we will be working with our state-level partners to respond to the needs of districts across the state to provide devices for students, enhance connectivity, and support educators shifting to the new normal of distance learning. This includes special attention to Special Education (SPED), English Learner (EL), low-income and rural populations, for which additional virtual educator professional learning webinars are now in development.

We thank you for your generous support, which will not only provide immediate relief but also seed the future success of our students and educators. Join us in closing California's digital divide!

Questions? Email donatetech@cde.ca.gov

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We’re Glad You’re Here!

What You Can Expect:

-Inclusive Gathering�-Quick Demo�-Honest Conversation�-Collaboration�-Take-Aways�-Templates�-Curated Resources

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Nancy McIntyre

Community Innovations Manager

San Jose, California

Access these slides at �https://bit.ly/LunchBites6

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Building A Robot Out Of The Recycling Bin

The Challenge: ��To design and build a robot out of items that can be found in the recycle bin in a few minutes.

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Robot with Wheels

Robot with Articulated Appendage

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Supplies: Be Creative and Use What is Handy

Recycle Bin

Plastic Containers

Cardboard

Egg Cartons

Toilet Paper Tubes

Popsicle Sticks

Twist Ties

Lids

String

Junk Drawer

�Scissors

Tape

Markers/Crayons

Rubber Bands/Paper Clips

Glue

Stickers

Ruler

Pencils

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Standards To Consider

HS-ETS1-2. Design a solution to a complex real-world problem by breaking

it down into smaller, more manageable problems that can be solved through engineering.

MS-ETS1-2. Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.
3-5-ETS1- Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost.
2-PS1-3. Make observations to construct an evidence-based account of how an object made of a small set of pieces can be disassembled and made into a new object. [Clarification Statement: Examples of pieces could include blocks, building bricks, or other assorted small objects.]

https://www.nextgenscience.org

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How do you define a robot?

A machine that has the ability to repeat a simple task over and over again. ��

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What problem will you solve with your prototype?

�The prototype with wheels can deliver something.

The prototype with the arm could pick up something.�

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Look At Things With A Different Perspective

Turn items upside down, and inside out.
Lay them out on your work surface.
Organize them into categories.
Hold them in your hands and forget about their original purpose.
What shapes do you see?

Always remember, there is a little MacGyver in everyone...

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Design Process

When simplified, the design process can be seen as a three-step loop:

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Step By Step

�Step 1: Think about a problem or generate an idea. Don’t forget to write it down and/or draw it. Sometimes the problem or idea is given to you, but sometimes you come up with the problem or idea on your own.

�Step 2: This is where you take action and “do” something to solve the problem or try to prove your idea. In our lessons, this is where you will build your potential solution.

�Step 3: Test what you did in Step 2. Is your problem fully solved? In testing, if you conclude the problem is not fully solved, then you have something more to think about. This means you write down or draw your next problem (that you see in testing) and repeat the cycle until your problem is fully solved. Always keep in mind that problems ARE NOT failures. They are an expected part of the design process!

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Strawberry, Lid, Pencil Robot

Push two pencils through the drainage openings at the bottom of the strawberry container.
Poke holes in the center of 4 plastic lids.
Push lids onto the pencil ends.

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Egg Carton, Paper Tube, Articulated Robot

Remove lid and closing flap from �an egg carton.
Cut the carton in half so you �have three rows of two.
Poke a hole in the top pointed �section of each half.
Line up two halves of egg crate with �the insides facing away from each other. Tape or glue together.
Feed string through the top center hole of both halves so they look like arms.
Pull the string from the middle �through the top of the robot body, leaving enough to go through the tubes.

Make an elbow using two tubes by poking a hole in the bottom side of one and the top side on the other. Join with twist ties, string, or unfolded paper clips.
Attach the upper tube to the section where the string comes out making a shoulder.
Repeat on other �side.

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We’d love to attempt a virtual gallery walk!

Take a photo and share it in this slide deck:

bit.ly/LunchBites6photos

TRY IT!

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Writing About Robots

Elementary School: Robot Heroes and How They Do Good

The students can color the included robot to include with their story. �

Middle School: Superhero Robots in The Community

The students can draw their own robot with the its superpower features. This can be an opportunity for students to conduct some research on robots.

High School: What is The Future of Robotics Based on New Jobs and Skills Being Developed in The Workforce?

The students can make sketches of a prototype with labeled features that can include dimensions.

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Robot Coloring Page

Lots of good robot pictures that students can color.

They can be used to inspire a story about a robot hero.

Author: Painter

ABC Mouse

http://www.supercoloring.com/coloring-pages/robot-says-hi

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Pseudocode, A First Step To Coding

Definition: Pseudocode is a simplified programming language that is often written in words. It is a good way to organize what tasks you would like the robot to do.

�It is important as it helps to lay the groundwork for writing actual code that will turn on and off the motors of the robot.

�Example: Write the pseudocode to allow your robot to make a simple shape on the floor.

Follow-Up Questions:

What did you create?

What is the circumference of the shape?

What is the area of the shape?

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From a safe starting spot on the floor or desk��Go forward for 8 inches.

Stop

Turn right for 90 degrees.

Stop

Go forward for 8 inches.

Stop

Turn right for 90 degrees.

Stop

Go forward for 8 inches.

Stop

Turn right for 90 degrees.

Stop

Go forward for 8 inches.

Stop

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Pseudocode For A Kinesthetic Learner

You can work with a partner who is in the same room, or who is available by Zoom, Skype, Google hangout etc.
Each of you will write down a simple set of instructions line by line telling the other person how to draw a shape or a simple picture on a piece of paper using a pencil, pen, or crayon.
Show your instructions to your partner by holding them up to the screen or by reading them one line at a time while the other person performs the task.
Take turns so each of you gets to make a drawing.
Extension: If it is safe to do so, have one person perform as the robot moving around on the floor following the instructions that have been written down.

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Robots Are For Everyone Video Footage

Girl Powered

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igCPaNIIR90

Inaugural All Deaf and Hard of Hearing Competition

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg3gTwe8HP8

Building Hope https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGQeJPDJo0k&t=34s

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Resources

Robotics Education & Competition Foundation: www.roboticseducation.org

VEX Robotics: www.vexrobotics.com

VEXCodeVR: https://vr.vex.com

Robot Coloring Page: http://www.supercoloring.com/coloring-pages/robot-says-hi

Science Buddies: https://www.sciencebuddies.org/stem-activities/build-a-recycled-robot

Ziggity Zoom: https://ziggityzoom.com/diy-recycled-robot/

�Rubber Band Car: https://yourmoderndad.com/diy-rubber-band-racer/

This could provide you with a drive base for the rest of your robot.

�Design Process

VEX IQ Challenge Curriculum version https://www.vexrobotics.com/vexiq/education/iq-curriculum/your-first-robot/learning-design-process

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Resources Continued

“Apollo 13” Movie: The scene where the NASA engineers need to build a filter using only the items that the crew has on board. April 13^th was the 50^th Anniversary of that flight and NASA’s Finest Hour. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ry55--J4_VQ
Rosie Revere Engineer Andrea Beaty
Free Teacher Certification in Robotics: https://certifications.vex.com/educator

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Contact Information

Nancy McIntyre�Community Innovations Manager

Robotics Education & Competition Foundation

Nancy_mcintyre@roboticseducation.org

903-441-2134

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THANK YOU

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Episode 6: Feedback Survey

Please share your feedback here.

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Episode 7:�Making Thinking Visible

Thursday, April 30, 11:30-Noon

Guest Presenter �Justin Boner, �Maker Ed

Register Here

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Bridging the Digital Divide Fundraiser

Make an individual donation here:

http://bit.ly/CADigitalDivide

The California Bridging the Digital Divide Fund is a joint effort of the Governor’s Office, State Board of Education, California Department of Education, and CDE Foundation. The CA BDD Fund is a centralized resource for state leadership to provide essential device, connectivity, and related digital learning supports for PK-12 students, teachers, and their families. Funds from this campaign will go directly to equip school districts with the resources they need to enable distance learning for our 6.2 million learners and 300,000+ teachers.

As the private, non-profit partner of the California Department of Education since 2011, the CDE Foundation works closely with the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and his team to enable public-private partnerships and implement solutions across the state. Our focus in particular is on building more equitable teaching and learning environments, which are currently in even greater jeopardy due to the uneven impacts of COVID-19 on students, families, and educators.

In the weeks and months ahead we will be working with our state-level partners to respond to the needs of districts across the state to provide devices for students, enhance connectivity, and support educators shifting to the new normal of distance learning. This includes special attention to Special Education (SPED), English Learner (EL), low-income and rural populations, for which additional virtual educator professional learning webinars are now in development.

We thank you for your generous support, which will not only provide immediate relief but also seed the future success of our students and educators. Join us in closing California's digital divide!

Questions? Email donatetech@cde.ca.gov

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Links shared in the chat during Episode 6

https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/ �Check out their science snacks!

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Resource of the Week: Dream For Schools

Cultivating Curiosity with Programming Tools for Elementary, Middle School & High School Students

Click Here

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Social Media:�Share What You �Are Learning

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This Week’s Winner:

Shalini Singhal,

Victor Elementary School District

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Registration is now open.

Call for presentation proposals coming soon! �Questions? www.steamcalifornia.org

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Thank You!

CDE Foundation �Twitter: @cdefoundation

Glennon Stratton�STEAM Program Director�Glennon@cdefoundation.org�Twitter: @StrattonGlennon

Karyn Warner�STEAM Program Manager�Karyn@cdefoundation.org�Twitter: @TeacherKaryn

Nancy McIntyre,�Community Innovations Manager, Robotics Education & Competition Foundation

Nancy_mcintyre@roboticseducation.org�903-441-2134

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