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I, Robot, Can Do That! Lesson PlanI, Robot, Can Do That! Lesson Plan
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Assign groups of middle school oceanographers to research one of the following underwater robots; ABE, Herculues, ROPOS, RCV-150, Tiburon, or general purpose ROVs. An included handout guides them through information to be gathered. Each group then presents their assigned robot to the rest of the class. Facts about each are included for your convenience, as well as extensive background information, resource links, and suggestions for a homework assignment.  

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ocean exploration, oceans, remote sensing

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ocean exploration, remote sensing, underwater robotic vehicles, remotely operated vehichles, science
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Public Domain

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