<p> High School</p><p>Valpak</p><p>Pseudocode-Robot Programming Student Worksheet</p><p>Created by Florida Advanced Technological Education Center, FLATE www.fl-ate.org • www.madeinflorida.org</p><p>Part A: Pre-Activity Questions:</p><p>1. How have robots been involved in space exploration?</p><p>2. Why is a robot often better suited for these tasks than a human?</p><p>3. What potential problems could result in a NASA robotic mission if the program is flawed?</p><p>4. What happens to a robot on an independent mission (i.e. the Mars rover) that completes its mission or ceases to function?</p><p>Part B: Design Problem You are a computer programmer working for NASA. NASA has designed a robot to explore a newly discovered planet. They need a rock and water sample for study. NASA has assigned you to write the program for this robot to collect the necessary samples and return safely to the ship with them.</p><p>Design Requirements</p><p> Examine the planet recreation in the room.  Write a detailed, step by step, pseudocode for the NASA robot to exit the spaceship, collect the samples, and safely return to the ship with them.  Each step in your program should be numbered.  Steps should be specific and singular in action.  Design a way to designate different types of actions: movement, communication, sensing, etc. Use a symbol or different color.</p><p>*Remember-the robot will do exactly what you program and ONLY what you program*</p><p>High School</p><p>Valpak</p><p>Pseudocode-Robot Programming Student Worksheet</p><p>Created by Florida Advanced Technological Education Center, FLATE www.fl-ate.org • www.madeinflorida.org</p><p>Part C: Post-Activity Questions</p><p>1. Name an everyday product you use/consume. Considering the activity we completed above, how might robotics be involved in the manufacturing of that product?</p><p>2. List 3 different careers associated with robotics and manufacturing. Write a short sentence summary of what these careers do and possible jobs associated with.</p>