Free 1st Grade Robotics & Engineering Lesson Plan (Science)

Topic:Robotics & Engineering

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to understand the basics of robotics and engineering and how they work together to create new technologies.

Materials

• Various simple machines (e.g. pulleys, wheels, levers)
• Plastic models of different types of robots
• Construction materials (e.g. cardboard, scissors, glue)
• Colourful paper
• Pencils and paper for making notes

Warm-up

• Ask students if they have ever seen a robot before. Ask them to describe what the robot looks like and what it does. Write their answers on the board.
• Ask students if they know what engineering is and how it is different from science and math. Write their answers on the board.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the term "robotics" and explain that it is the study of how to make machines and robots that can perform tasks automatically.
• Explain that engineering is the process of using science and math to solve real-world problems and design solutions that work well and are safe and reliable.
• Show students some examples of robots and have them identify the parts of the robot and how they might be used. Ask them to brainstorm how each part might be used to perform a task and how it might be designed to be safe and efficient.

Guided Practice

• Provide students with a set of robotics-themed worksheets or activity sheets and ask them to work in pairs to complete the activity.
• Assist students as needed and provide guidance on how to think about and design a robot using the engineering process.

Independent Practice

• Provide students with a variety of materials such as plastic cups, paper, tape, and markers, and ask them to work in small groups to create a small robot using the engineering process.
• Encourage students to use the critical thinking skills they have learned to plan their robot design, consider potential problems, and solve any issues they encounter.

Closure

• Have each group present their robot to the rest of the class, explaining their design and the engineering process they used.
• Review the key concepts learned during the lesson, including the components of a robot, the engineering process, and the importance of critical thinking skills.

Assessment

• Observe students during the independent practice activity and provide feedback on their critical thinking skills and use of the engineering process.
• Evaluate the robots created during the independent practice activity to assess students' understanding of the key concepts covered in the lesson.