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Our Robots, Ourselves

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Students imagine how they might use a robot in their daily lives, explore advancements in artificial intelligence, investigate robotic technology under development, and prepare posters that show how robotic technology might be implemented in daily life.

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artificial intelligence, robots, english language arts
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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Project-Based Learning
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Year
2006
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