Ask
Students will explore daily challenges through a 'Circle Map Exploration Day,' creatively sketch their ideas for robotic solutions, and begin to articulate how their robot will solve a specific problem, laying the foundation for the project's design journey.
Days 1 - 2
45 min over capacity (60 min available across 2 days)
Circle Map Exploration and Problem Identification
Launch 45m
Geometric Shape Exploration
Activity 30m
Robot Design Sketch and Peer Discussion
Deliverable 30m
Robot Solution Sketch and Explanation
Assessment
Imagine
Students will brainstorm imaginative robot ideas to solve daily challenges, sketch their designs with big buddies' guidance, and select key features they wish to incorporate into their robots.
Days 2 - 3
75 min over capacity (60 min available across 2 days)
Robot Design Sketch and Concept Sharing
Activity 45m
Pair Design Reflection Workshop
Deliverable 30m
Robot Big Buddy Guidance Session
Activity 60m
Robot Design Sketch and Concept Presentation
Assessment
Pair Feedback and Reflection Session
Assessment
Plan
Students will collaboratively select the most feasible robot solution by working in pairs to discuss their sketches and utilize constructive feedback, then create detailed diagrams with labels illustrating how their selected design addresses identified challenges.
Day 3
110 min over capacity (30 min available across 1 day)
Robot Design Diagram Presentation
Assessment
Robot Solution Brainstorm Discussion
Activity 30m
Detailed Robot Diagram Creation
Activity 60m
Peer Feedback Exchange
Deliverable 30m
Reflective Journal Entry
Activity 20m
Create
Students will construct and add imaginative elements to their robot prototypes using recycled materials, ensuring each robot stands independently and maintains its shape while reflecting on how these design choices directly address their chosen everyday challenge.
Day 4
105 min over capacity (30 min available across 1 day)
Robot Prototype Presentation
Assessment
Design Reflection Entry
Assessment
Prototype Building Workshop
Activity 60m
Design Presentation Practice
Deliverable 30m
Reflection Journal Completion
Activity 45m
Test
Students will conduct structured playtests with their robots to observe and document functionality, identifying any improvements needed to ensure the robot effectively addresses the identified daily challenge.
Day 5
135 min over capacity (30 min available across 1 day)
Robot Functionality and Improvement Presentation
Assessment
Robot Reflection Journal Entry
Assessment
Playtest Preparation
Activity 45m
Observation and Documentation Checkpoint
Deliverable 30m
Peer Feedback Session
Deliverable 45m
Reflection Journal Finalization
Activity 45m
Improve
Students will collaboratively review peer and teacher feedback to identify areas of improvement for their robot prototypes, make necessary adjustments using recycled materials, and document the enhancements in their project journals, preparing their robots for the upcoming showcase.
Day 6
150 min over capacity (30 min available across 1 day)
Robot Reflection Journal Workshop
Deliverable 30m
Robot Reflection Journal Submission
Assessment
Improved Robot Presentation
Assessment
Improvement Brainstorm Session
Activity 45m
Robot Prototype Refinement Lab
Activity 60m
Peer-to-Peer Presentation Practice
Deliverable 45m
Share
Students will present their robot prototypes to their big buddies and the recycled materials art group, highlighting the integration of diverse technologies and precise geometric design choices made during the project, and reflect on their academic and emotional growth through engaging discussions and journaling about the process and results.
Day 7
135 min over capacity (30 min available across 1 day)
Exciting Robot Showcase Launch
Launch 30m
Last Touches on Robot Prototype and Presentation Rehearsal
Activity 60m
Peer Feedback on Robot Presentation
Deliverable 45m
Robot Prototype Presentation
Assessment
Robot Reflection Journal Submission
Assessment
Reflection Journal Review
Deliverable 30m