Robotics and Automation Curriculum/Content Area: Applied Course Length: 45 days ​ ​ Technology and Engineering Course Title: Robotics and Automation Date last reviewed: September 2018 ​ ​ Prerequisites: None Board approval date: ​ Desired Results Course description and purpose: Students trace the development and influence of ​ automation and robotics as they learn about mechanical systems, energy transfer, machine automation and computer control systems. Students use VEX Robotics platform to design, build and programs real world objects such as traffic lights, cars, toll booths and robotic arms. Essential Questions: ​ 1. What is the purpose of being able to change speed, force, torque, direction, and types of motion with a mechanism? 2. How do robotics and automation significantly contribution to our lives today? 3. How does programming language, using proper structure and creating accurate comments aid in developing a program to perform specific tasks? Priority Standards WI Common Career and Technical Standards WI.CCTS.BB1.c: Analyze and use mechanisms. ​ WI.CCTS.CCT.4C3 Students will communicate and collaborate with others to accomplish ​ tasks and develop solutions to problems and opportunities. WI.CCTS.ENG5: Students will develop the abilities to use and maintain technological ​ ​ products and systems. Unit Title: Mechanisms and Programming Essential Questions: A. What is the purpose of being able to change speed, force, torque, direction, and types of motion with a mechanism? B. How do robotics and automation significantly contribute to our lives today? C. How does programming language, using proper structure and creating accurate comments aid in developing a program to perform specific tasks? Topics of Study: A. Mechanisms a. Torque, force, direction of motion, speed B. Programing a. RobotC Natural Language b. Programming structure c. Pseudocode Standards: WI Common Career and Technical Standards WI.CCTS.4C1 Students will think and work creatively to develop innovative solutions ​ to problems and opportunities. WI.CCTS.4C3 Students will communicate and collaborate with others to accomplish ​ tasks and develop solutions to problems and opportunities. WI.CCTS.BB1.a.3.m: Identify inputs, processes, outputs, at times feedback components ​ for technological systems. WI.CCTS.BB1.c.2.m: Explain the relationship between the inputs and outputs of linear, ​ rotary, and compound motion mechanisms in terms of direction, distance and force. WI.CCTS.BB1.c.3.m: Define mechanical concepts such as force, work, power, torque, ​ velocity, mechanical advantage and gear ratio. WI.CCTS.ENG4.b.3.m: Apply a design process to solve problems in and beyond the ​ laboratory-classroom. WI.CCTS.ENG5.b.4.m: Operate and maintain systems in order to achieve a given purpose. ​ WI.CCTS.ENG5.b.m: Use computers, calculators and technology in various applications. ​ WI.CCTS.MNF1.g.7.m: Discuss how robotics and automation play a role in manufacturing. ​ Learning Targets: ● ​I can design, construct, wire, and program robotic systems. (WI.CCTS.BB1.c) (WI.CCTS.ENG5) ​ ● I can construct mechanisms to increase or decrease speed and torque. (WI.CCTS.BB1.c) ● I can change the type of motion in a mechanism.(WI.CCTS.BB1.c) ● I can apply knowledge of mechanisms to solve a unique problem for speed, torque, force, or type of motion.(WI.CCTS.BB1.c) ● I can create robotic programs including pseudocode and comments. program.(WI.CCTS.CCT.4C3) ● I can apply knowledge of motors and sensors appropriately to solve robotic problems. (WI.CCTS.ENG5) ​ Assessment Evidence: . ​ Performance Assessment Options Other assessment options May include, but are not limited to the following: May include, but are not limited to the following: ● Construction of mechanisms ● Written quizzes or tests ● Programming various machines Digital Tools & Supplementary Resources: ● RobotC ● VEX Robotics Supplies ● Laptop computers - Not Chromebooks ● Remote Controls Unit Title: Design Challenge Essential Questions: A. What is the purpose of being able to change speed, force, torque, direction, and types of motion with a mechanism? B. How does programming language, using proper structure and creating accurate comments aid in developing a program to perform specific tasks? Standards: WI Common Career and Technical Standards WI.CCTS.4C1 Students will think and work creatively to develop innovative solutions ​ to problems and opportunities. WI.CCTS.4C3 Students will communicate and collaborate with others to accomplish ​ tasks and develop solutions to problems and opportunities. WI.CCTS.BB1.a.3.m: Identify inputs, processes, outputs, at times feedback components ​ for technological systems. WI.CCTS.BB1.c.2.m: Explain the relationship between the inputs and outputs of linear, ​ rotary, and compound motion mechanisms in terms of direction, distance and force. WI.CCTS.BB1.c.3.m: Define mechanical concepts such as force, work, power, torque, ​ velocity, mechanical advantage and gear ratio. WI.CCTS.ENG4.b.3.m: Apply a design process to solve problems in and beyond the ​ laboratory-classroom. WI.CCTS.ENG5.b.4.m: Operate and maintain systems in order to achieve a given purpose. ​ WI.CCTS.ENG5.b.m: Use computers, calculators and technology in various applications. ​ Learning Targets: ● ​I can design, construct, wire, and program robotic systems. (WI.CCTS.BB1.c) (WI.CCTS.ENG5) ​ ● I can construct mechanisms to increase or decrease speed and torque. (WI.CCTS.BB1.c) ● I can change the type of motion in a mechanism.(WI.CCTS.BB1.c) ● I can apply knowledge of mechanisms to solve a unique problem for speed, torque, force, or type of motion.(WI.CCTS.BB1.c) ● I can create robotic programs including pseudocode and comments. program.(WI.CCTS.CCT.4C3) ● I can apply knowledge of motors and sensors appropriately to solve robotic problems. (WI.CCTS.ENG5) ​ Assessment Evidence: Performance Assessment Options Other assessment options May include, but are not limited to the following: May include, but are not limited to the following: ● Design and construction of machine ● Teamwork Self-Assessment that completes meets defined objectives ● Design process documentation ● Solution Presentation Digital Tools & Supplementary Resources: ● RobotC ● VEX Robotics Supplies ● Swept Away playing field or other competition supplies ● Laptop computers - Not Chromebooks .