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In this robotics activity, learners find ways to express emotions and feelings using only body movements, not facial expressions. Use this exercise to show learners how robot designers and engineers use sounds and gestures to convey emotions.
- Under 5 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- free per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- paper and pencil
- large paper grocery bag
- digital camera or video recorder (optional)
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
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Computing
- Computer Science
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Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
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Technology
- Information and Communication
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Computing
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Life Sciences
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Human Senses and Perception
- Perception
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Human Senses and Perception
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The Nature of Science
- The Scientific Process
- Science as a Career
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The Nature of Technology
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Technology and Society
- Impacts of Technology
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Technology and Society
Informal Categories
- Electronics
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- be mobile
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Culture, ethnicity, and gender
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Girls
- Explicity developed for this group
- Acknowledges this group's contributions to STEM
- Highlights STEM opportunities for this group
- Identifies role models or mentors in STEM fields from this group
- Uses inclusive images of people from this group
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Twin Cities Public Television, Inc., 2010
Funding Sources:
- National Science Foundation, 0813519
- ExxonMobil