Robotics Lesson Plans 2/9

Mrs. Alissa Jordan’s Robotics Lesson Plans

Week of February 9, 2015

Monday-Friday:

 National Science Content Standards

Unifying Concepts and Processes

• Evidence, models, and explanation

• Change, constancy, and measurement

Science as Inquiry

• Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry

Physical Science

• Position and motion of objects

• Motions and forces

Science and Technology

• Abilities of technological design

Science in Personal and Social Perspectives

• Risks and benefits

• Science and technology in local challenges

National Mathematics Content Standards

• Number and Operations

• Geometry

• Measurement

• Data Analysis and Probability

National Mathematics Process Standards

• Problem Solving

• Reasoning and Proof

• Communication

• Connections

• Representations of technology, engineering, and mathematics

National Science Content Standards

Objective

To apply rocket principles and design, construct, test, and launch a water rocket using a real-world problem-solving simulation.

Description

Teams of students will form rocket companies and compete in a commercial endeavor to construct rockets capable of launching payloads, astronaut crews, and even space tourists to Earth orbit. Through a strong interdisciplinary approach, balancing science with technology, engineering, and mathematics.