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A. Lesson Overview


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    2. Preparation

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    3. Direct Instruction (Teacher-Facing Instructions)

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    Instruction

    Key Vocabulary

    • Mars Rovers
    • Ozobot
    • Program
    • Navigate
    • Terrain
    • Simulated

    Engage (5-7 minutes)

    • Introduction: Show images and videos of Mars Rovers exploring the Martian surface.
    • Discussion: Ask students what they know about Mars Rovers and their missions.
    • Prompt: Pose the questions, "How have we used robots to explore Mars?" and "Why do we want to explore and learn more about Mars?"

    Explore (10-12 minutes)

    • Hands-On Activity: Provide the students with Ozobot robots and a simulated Martian terrain map.
    • Task: In pairs, students will experiment with the Ozobots and Ozoblockly to navigate the Mars terrain map and explore its features.

    Explain (7-10 minutes)

    • Gather Information: Discuss the capabilities of Mars Rovers and how they are programmed to navigate the Martian surface.
    • Teacher Presentation: Introduce the concept of programming and its role in guiding robots like the Mars Rovers.

    Elaborate (15-20 minutes)

    • Guided Practice: Students will work in pairs to program their Ozobots to navigate a more complex simulated Martian terrain map. Groups need to program their Ozobot to visit each location (or a set number of locations) on the Martian terrain map and execute a "test" at each location- use lights, sounds, and/or moves to simulate testing at site.
    • Problem-Solving: Encourage students to troubleshoot and revise their programs to overcome challenges and meet requirements.

    Differentiation

    • For visual learners, provide visual aids and diagrams about Mars Rovers and programming concepts.
    • For kinesthetic learners, encourage hands-on manipulation of the Ozobot robots and terrain maps.
    • For students who need extra support, pair them with a partner who can provide assistance during the programming activity.

    4. Student Practice (Student-Facing Instructions)

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    Student Instructions

    Instruction

    Key Vocabulary

    • Mars Rovers
    • Ozobot
    • Program
    • Navigate
    • Terrain
    • Simulated

    Engage (5-7 minutes)

    • Introduction: Examine images and videos of Mars Rovers exploring the Martian surface.
    • Discussion: Share what you know about Mars Rovers and their missions.
    • Prompts: "How do you think we can use robots to explore Mars?" "Why do you think we want to explore and learn more about Mars?"

    Explore (10-12 minutes)

    • Hands-On Activity: Gather your Ozobot Evo and a simulated Martian terrain map.
    • Task: Experiment with the Ozobot and Ozoblockly to navigate the terrain and explore its features.

    Explain (7-10 minutes)

    • Gather Information: Discuss the capabilities of Mars Rovers and how they are programmed to navigate the Martian surface.

    Elaborate (15-20 minutes)

    • Guided Practice: Work in pairs to program your Ozobot to navigate a more complex simulated Martian terrain map.
    • Goal: Successfully program your Evo to visit all of the required sites on Mars and complete a "test" at each site- have Evo show lights, make sounds, and/or perform moves at each site to simulate testing.
    • Problem-Solving: Troubleshoot and revise your program to overcome challenges.

    Evaluate (5-7 minutes)

    • Assessment: Demonstrate your programmed Ozobot navigating the terrain map.
    • Discussion: How did your group's Evo perform? How was this activity similar to programming the Mars Rovers?

    Closure (3-5 minutes)

    • Synthesis/Summary: Recap the key points about Mars Rovers and programming robots for exploration.
    • Reflection: Share one thing you learned or found interesting about today's lesson.
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    5. Supplements

    A. Lesson Closure (Optional)
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    Closure (3-5 minutes) Synthesis/Summary: Recap the key points about Mars Rovers and programming robots for exploration. Reflection: Ask students to share one thing they learned or found interesting about today's lesson.

    Evaluate (5-7 minutes) Assessment: Students will demonstrate their programmed Ozobots navigating the terrain. Discussion: Engage the class in a reflection on the experience and the parallels to Mars Rover missions.

    Assessment of Learning The assessment will be based on the students' ability to successfully program their Ozobots to navigate the terrain and meet the requirements, as well as their participation in the closing reflection. By the end of the lesson, students will have engaged in meaningful exploration, gained a deeper understanding of Mars Rovers, and applied purposeful practice in programming Ozobots for simulated exploration.

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