Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Fantasy and Science Fiction: Isaac Asimov

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson focuses on Isaac Asimov, science fiction author. It features links to I, Robot, a a collection of nine science fiction short stories and Isaac Asimov's website. It also provides questions and a quiz over "Robbie," the first...
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Which Simple Machines Do I Use the Most?

For Students 3rd - 5th
When you think of a machine, you probably think of computers or robots. Try this experiment to see how simple machines are used everyday around your house.
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York University

Yes I Can! Science: Red Rover, Red Rover

For Students 9th - 10th
The YES I Can! Science site based out of York University in Toronto is featuring the Mars rovers. The site has all the mission background information teachers need all in one place as well as several great student activities, (Build a...
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NASA

Nasa: Follow Your Curiosity: How Do I Land?

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Understand each step as the Curiosity landed with this animation. The animation shows the entry, descent, and landing of the robot on Mars.
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Science Fiction

For Students 9th - 10th
This slideshow introduces the genre of science fiction. It presents background information, common elements, common themes, pop movies (from books) showing diverse examples, and three specific examples: "Time Machine," "I, Robot," and...
Website
Other

Isaac Asimov Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource covers every aspect of Asimov's prolific writing career. Biographical information, movie connections, short story collections, lists of Asmiov's works are all here.
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Curated OER

Time Magazine: Maid to Order

For Students 9th - 10th
Picture and description of Roomba, a robot that vacuums your house. Roomba's technology and inventors come from MIT's Artificial Intelligence Lab. A great site for exploring the uses of modern robotics!
Professional Doc
AdLit

Ad lit.org: Reading Discussion Guide: Bloomability by Sharon Creech

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Bloomability, by Newbery medalist Sharon Creech, tells the coming-of-age tale of Dinnie, a thirteen-year-old girl uprooted from her parents' nomadic lifestyle to spend a year in Switzerland. Dinnie is used to change, since her whole life...

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