Robots and Society Research Project and CER Writing Activity for STEM
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With the advancement of technology, robots are playing an increasingly important role in our society. Give your students a chance to take part in this timely debate and explore the impact of robots on human society. Students will gather information from text and video sources. Then they will craft an argumentative essay using the CER format.
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The lesson meets science, reading, and writing standards. Students begin by gathering evidence from a video and an article. The sources introduce students to the reasons why robots are being invented to complete traditionally human tasks and the problems associated with an increasingly robotic workforce. Then students identify claims on both sides of the argument and describe the evidence and reasons that support each claim. This information is compiled in an easy-to-use graphic organizer. Finally, students create their own claims, outline their ideas, and produce an essay to justify their position on the impacts of robots on our society.
The research project is independent and low-prep. The research project can be used for teacher-led lessons, but this resource also makes a great distance learning activity, ELA and Science cross-curricular project, Science sub plan, RoboWeek activity, holiday break packet, or extra credit assignment. Grab this activity today to save your planning and prep time, while knowing your students will be engaged and inspired while learning robots and our society!
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What’s included in the robotics research project?
- Detailed teacher notes to assist with facilitation and lesson planning
- Printable PDF, Easel, and Google versions of the student worksheets
- Embedded links to quality background research video clips and an article
- Video guide and annotation key to support students with gathering evidence
- Graphic organizers to support the CER scientific writing process
- Easy-to-use grading rubric and answer key
Materials needed:
- Digital or printable copies of the student worksheets
- A copy of the background research article or device with internet access to read on
- A teacher computer with internet access or student devices to watch the video clip
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What are other teachers saying?
★★★★★
“Great resource! Used as an introduction to our robotics unit.” - Diane
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How can robots and society CER be used in your classroom?
- Explore the field of robotics
- Introduce your students to a real-world debate
- Participate in cost-benefit analysis
- Assign a RoboWeek activity
- Use as a low-prep STEM or Science sub plan
- Create a cross-curricular ELA and Science project
- Practice scientific reading and writing with claim, evidence, reasoning (CER)
- Introduce real-world STEM disciplines and professions
- Develop 21st-century STEM skills, such as communication and critical thinking
- Assign extra credit and extension activities
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