Design and Technologies - Battle Bots
Length of Course
Semester
Level
Year 8
Learning Area
Year 8 - Area 2
Core or Specialist
Specialist
Pre-requisites
Nil
Subject Description
Battle Bots
The Robotics course is highly interactive and will engage students with a hands-on way to learn coding and robotics to integrate problem solving and engineering.
Students will plan and develop their Bots by building and modifying a MakeBlock mBot, using 3D design software to produce 3D printed and laser cut parts.
Their bot will then be pitted against their peers in a tournament-style competition. As the rounds progress, students will be able to make modifications and adjustments to their designs, creating the ultimate Bot.
Students will need to use critical thinking, and problem solving and develop their understanding of engineering concepts.
Content
- 3D design software to produce 3D objects
- Code simple instructions to control robotic platforms
- Critical and creative thinking to solve engineering problems
- Redesign solutions based on testing and experience
Assessment
- Skills folio 1: Students will design and produce a 3D printed component for their Bot. As they work, they will document their process and then reflect on the execution of their design.
- Skills folio 2: Students will use mBlock coding software to write the control code for their robot. Again, they will document their process in a folio and reflect on the execution of their code.
- Design and Production Folio: Students will produce a folio documenting the design, production and testing of their robot. They will need to incorporate what they learn from the competition rounds and redesign their robot, evaluating their success (or otherwise) at each stage.
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