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The Arizona STEM Acceleration Project

Robot Math Map

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Robot

Math Map

A 6th-8th Grade STEM lesson

Author Lezly Garcia

Date 01/31/2023

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Notes for teachers

  • Math that is being use can be change to fit different grade levels
  • Lesson can be done in a class period of 45-60 minutes
  • 8 groups of 3 to 4 students
  • You can set time frames for each part of the plan

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  • Items with asterisk* are optional
  • Sub bullet point provide options
  • Extra notes in the speaker notes

List of Materials

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  • 2 Pads
    • Tablet
    • Computer or laptop
  • 2 Edison Coding Robots
    • Sphero
    • Dash Wonder
  • Larger whiteboards
    • Bulletin board paper
    • Desk
  • Rulers*
    • Yardsticks
    • Tape measure
  • Calculator
    • Computer calculator
  • Whiteboard markers

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Standards

Arizona Educational Technology Standards

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  • 6-8.4.c. Student engage in a design process to develop, test, and revise prototypes, embrace the iterative process of trial and error, and understand setbacks as potential opportunities for improvement.

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  • 6-8.7c. Student perform a variety of roles within a team using appropriate technology to complete a project or solve a problem

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Standards

Arizona Mathematics Standards

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  • 6.NS.B Compute fluently with multi digit numbers and find common factors and multiples
  • 6.NS.B.2 Fluently divide multi-digit numbers using a standard algorithm
  • 6.EE.A Apply and extend previous understanding of arithmetic to algebraic expressions.
  • 6.EE.A.2 Write, read, and evaluate algebraic expressions

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Standards for Mathematical Practices

  • 6.MP.1 Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

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Intro/Driving Question/Opening

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Today we are going to be looking at a STEM lesson. We are focusing on two areas of STEM, Technology and Math.

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How have/can you use technology in STEM?

How have/can you use math in STEM?

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Based on the title, how can we use technology and math together?

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Objective(s):

Objective - Students will be able to create a map, input equations, code a robot and answer parts of equations.

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Sub Objective

SWBAT use math skills to create multi step equations (additions, subtraction, division, multiplication)

SWBAT use math skills to solve multi step equations

SWBAT use prior knowledge on robots to code

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Today we will create maps using measurements and equations…

So that we can code our robots to move across the map…

I know I succeeded if we stay under the expected number when solving the equation.

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Agenda

Teams will…

  1. Create a map/maze
  2. Add parts of equations on each part of the road
  3. Switch boards with other teams
  4. Solve equations
  5. Program robot

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Hands-on Activity Instructions

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Part 1

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  1. Teams will create a map/maze on paper
    1. Must have two or more entrances
    2. Must have two or more exits

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  1. Add a part of the equation on each path way (hallway)
    1. Numbers must stay under 10 (not the answer)
    2. Can use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

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  1. Have the answers written down at the end

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  1. Circle the number teams must stay under at the end of the map/maze

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Hands-on Activity Instructions

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Part 2

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  1. Transfer map/maze on to the whiteboards using markers

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  1. Add parts of equations on each pathway
    1. Do not write the answers

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  1. Switch boards with another team

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Hands-on Activity Instructions

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Part 3

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  1. Follow the pathway to the end

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  1. Use the numbers and signs to do the math

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  1. Stay under the number the opposite team has set

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Hands-on Activity Instructions

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Part 4

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  1. Code the robot to get to the end
    1. Edscratch
  2. Place robot on the map

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  • Lead robot to the end

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  • Recode until robot can follow the map

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  • First team to the end moves wins

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Assessment

Groups Assessment

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Teams are asset on three things

  • Correctly doing the math for the equations
  • Correctly coding the robot
  • Completing the map/maze before the other team

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Differentiation

  • Use pre written equations to use
  • Only using addition and subtraction to create equations
  • Use multiplication charts
  • Use calculators to come up with equations
  • Use calculators to answer equations

Remediation

Extension/Enrichment

  • Only use multiplication and division to create equations
  • Exact measurements when creating the map
  • Use other math skills when creating their map (fractions, decimals, ect)