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Robot Body Language ActivityRobot Body Language Activity
Publisher
PBS
Resource Details
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Grade
3rd - 8th
Subjects
STEM
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Resource Type
Activities & Projects
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
3 more...
Technology
Video
Internet Access
Year
2020
Usage Permissions
Fine Print
Language
English, Spanish
Activity

Robot Body Language

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This Robot Body Language activity also includes:
  • Robot Body Language (.html)
  • Robot Body Language - Spanish Version (.html)
  • SciGirls STEM Practices (.pdf)
  • SciGirls Methods for Effective Groupwork (.pdf)
  • National Standards (.pdf)
  • Robot Body Language - Family Version (.pdf)
  • Robots to the Rescue! - Full Episode (.mp4)
  • Robots to the Rescue! - Mentor Moment (.mp4)
  • Robots to the Rescue! - Brainstorm & Prototype (.mp4)
  • Robots to the Rescue! - Design (.mp4)
  • Robots to the Rescue! - Problem Solve (.mp4)
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Don't be so emotional! Scholars take part in an activity where they consider how future robots will be able to show emotions. They place paper bags over their heads, act out emotions through body movements, and have others guess the emotions.

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Concepts

robots, body language, emotions

Instructional Ideas

  • Have a contest to see which group can identify the greatest number of emotions

Classroom Considerations

  • Activity requires large paper bags
  • A digital camera to record the activity is optional

Pros

  • Provides videos about robots
  • Includes a printable teacher reference

Cons

  • None

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