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Exploring Robotics: Unit 7 - FTC Redesign

**Standard 1:** STCO.06.03.a Demonstrate the design process by defining a problem, brainstorming, researching and generating ideas, identifying criteria and specifying constraints, and exploring possibilities.

**Standard 2:** STCO.06.03.b Select an approach, develop a design proposal, make a model or prototype, test and evaluate the design using specifications, refine the design, create or make it, and communicate processes and results.

**Standard 3:** STCO.07.03.b Demonstrate the ability to collaborate and work effectively with others. STCO.07.03.c Use teamwork and leadership skills effectively.

**Standard 4:** ITPR.03 Produce (code) a computer application to demonstrate proficiency in developing an application using the appropriate programming language.

**Knowledge** (what do you want them to be able to KNOW at the end of the unit):

• Students will be able to apply the engineering design process. • Students will be able to build and modify Tetrix robots based on their design • Students will be able to troubleshoot problems and modify their robot to improve success with the challenge **Skills** (what do you want them to BE ABLE TO DO at the end of the unit):

**Building**: • Students will be able to construct a two-motor LEGO® MINDSTORMS® robot capable of picking up balls, loading goals, and parking goals, per the FTC Cascade Effect Challenge.

**Programming**: • Students will be able to use the Motor Control VI for movement and stopping. • Students will be able to use the Wait for Time VI for controlling timing. • Students will be able to program servos and motors to complete the above tasks How does the Engineering Design Process facilitate modifications? Why do a robot’s design and program need to be synchronized to work together?
 * Essential Question(s): **

** Key words/vocab: ** engineering design process: a guideline that engineers follow to ensure that their product is designed efficiently and effectively autonomous period: a 30-second period where robots are operated via pre-programmed instructions only. teleop period: a 2-minute period where robots are driver controlled. major and minor penalties: (various responses per Cascade Effect Game Manual)

//**Students are expected to familiarize themselves with all vocabulary in the Game Manual and ask for help with any unclear rules or concepts**//

**WICOR Strategies:** Collaboration - Students will work in small, collaborative groups to complete all the tasks Inquiry - Students will identify, brainstorm, and solve a problem Organization - students will share plans, calendars, and agendas with Google-drive.

**Unit Performance Assessment:**

1. FIRST Tech Challenge Rules Exam: multiple choice, short answer, vocabulary, design/drawing 2. FIRST Tech Challenge Competition: in-class round-robin tournament based on 2014-15 FTC Rules

**Formative Assessments (daily/weekly):**

1. Engineering notebook/Google Drive plans and timelines 2. Writing prompts/discussions 3. Exit tickets