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Introduce your students to the fascinating world of robotics with this set of 24 Basic Robotics Task Cards! Designed for elementary and middle-grade learners, this engaging resource guides students through the core concepts of robotics, including what robots are, how sensors work, and the basics of programming simple sequences. Through these task cards, students will explore the fundamental elements of robotics, such as understanding programming commands, the role of sensors, and solving problems using block-based coding platforms.

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Basic Robotics Printable Task Cards

Original price was: $6.00.Current price is: $3.00.

Introduce your students to the fascinating world of robotics with this set of 24 Basic Robotics Task Cards! Designed for elementary and middle-grade learners, this engaging resource guides students through the core concepts of robotics, including what robots are, how sensors work, and the basics of programming simple sequences. Through these task cards, students will explore the fundamental elements of robotics, such as understanding programming commands, the role of sensors, and solving problems using block-based coding platforms.

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Introduce your students to the fascinating world of robotics with this set of 24 Basic Robotics Task Cards! Designed for elementary and middle-grade learners, this engaging resource guides students through the core concepts of robotics, including what robots are, how sensors work, and the basics of programming simple sequences. Through these task cards, students will explore the fundamental elements of robotics, such as understanding programming commands, the role of sensors, and solving problems using block-based coding platforms.
 
Aligned with ISTE Standards for Students, this activity promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, helping students become empowered learners, computational thinkers, and innovative designers. These task cards can be used in the classroom or as an introductory activity before hands-on robotics programming.
 
What’s Included:
  • 24 Task Cards focused on basic robotics concepts
  • Printable and Digital Formats for flexible classroom use
  • Answer Key & Suggested Responses to support discussion and assessment
  • Teacher Guide with instructions, setup tips, and extension activities
 
Key Features:
  • Standards-Aligned: Meets ISTE Standards for Empowered Learner, Computational Thinker, and Innovative Designer.
  • Hands-On Learning: Encourages students to think through real-world robotics applications and practice basic programming logic.
  • Encourages Problem-Solving: Supports critical thinking as students explore sequences, loops, and the role of sensors in robots.
  • Flexible Use: Perfect for individual work, paired practice, or small group discussions, with options for hands-on robotics applications.
 
Topics Covered:
  • What is a Robot?: Exploring the characteristics that define a robot and learning about different types used in industries today, like self-driving cars and robotic vacuums.
  • Programming Basics: Understanding simple sequences, commands, and loops, essential for programming robots to perform specific tasks.
  • The Role of Sensors: Discovering how sensors (e.g., light, touch) enable robots to interact with their environment and respond to changes.
  • Problem-Solving with Robots: Using block-based coding platforms to think through real-world robotics applications and solve simple tasks.
 
How to Use:
  1. Introduction: Start with a class discussion on what robots are and where we see them in everyday life. Introduce students to the basics of programming commands and explain how sensors allow robots to respond to their surroundings.
  2. Task Card Activity:
  • Small Groups or Pairs: Divide students into pairs or small groups, distributing the task cards among them. Each card includes a question or scenario related to robotics concepts, encouraging students to explore the ideas collaboratively.
  • Guided Learning: Encourage students to discuss their responses and think critically about each question, helping them deepen their understanding of robotics.
 
  1. Wrap-Up Discussion: Review key concepts together as a class, focusing on programming sequences, the function of sensors, and real-life examples of robots.
  2. Extension Activity (Optional): Allow students to experiment with basic robot kits or a robot simulator, programming the robot to perform a simple task such as navigating a maze or responding to a sensor input.
 
Materials Needed:
  • Printed or digital task cards for each group
  • Optional: Basic robot kits or simulation tools for hands-on programming
  • Writing tools or digital devices for recording answers
 
Assessment:
Evaluate students based on their responses to the task cards, assessing their grasp of fundamental robotics concepts. Observe their participation in group discussions and hands-on activities to gauge teamwork and problem-solving skills. As an additional assessment, ask students to write their own sequence of basic robot commands on a block-coding platform and predict the outcome.
 
Extension Activities:
  • Program a Robot: If available, let students try programming a simple robot to complete a task like navigating a course or responding to a light sensor. This reinforces sequencing and problem-solving skills.
  • Design a Simple Task Sequence: Challenge students to write a short sequence of robot commands using block coding, then predict how the robot will execute their instructions. This activity promotes computational thinking and prepares students for more advanced programming concepts.
 
Engage your students in the world of robotics and spark their interest in technology with these interactive and educational Basic Robotics Task Cards. Perfect for introducing robotics concepts and building foundational coding skills!
 
 
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Copyright © Brittany Washburn. Purchasing this file entitles you to ONE classroom use. You may use this with multiple classes but may not share with any other teachers. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this PDF are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. If multiple licenses are needed for use my more than one teacher or in more than one computer lab, additional licenses are available. 
 
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