Miller Classwork

ELEMENTARY ~ 

Panthers

• IXL
• BrainPop Jr

Bobcats/Lions

• IXL
• BrainPop

UPPER SCHOOL ~
Period 4

A. Turn in Short Essay drafts in Edmodo.

1. Why are robots so helpful in dangerous situations? Name some ways that robotics technology is helping to advance space exploration?
2. Self-driving cars will likely become much more common in the coming years. What technology makes “driverless” cars possible? Why are so many people resistant to such vehicles?
3. Medical robotics is an important field. What are some of the advantages of robotic surgery on patients? How can the “microbots” of the future further help medical professionals and their patients?

Period 5

A. Turn in Short Essay drafts in Edmodo if you have not done so already.

1. Why are robots so helpful in dangerous situations? Name some ways that robotics technology is helping to advance space exploration?
2. Self-driving cars will likely become much more common in the coming years. What technology makes “driverless” cars possible? Why are so many people resistant to such vehicles?
3. Medical robotics is an important field. What are some of the advantages of robotic surgery on patients? How can the “microbots” of the future further help medical professionals and their patients?

B. Create a Robotics MindMap via Microsoft Word.

Use the resources below, as well as the Explore More and Related Web Sites features, to complete the assignment.

Suggested Resources:

ScienceFlix

• Read it (article)
• Dive Deeper (articles)

Types of Robots