SHS2 Robotics · Semester 1 Week 1: Robots & Society

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.1.1.LI.1 - Analyse and enumerate both the positive and negative impacts of robots on society.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define a robot and describe what makes robotics a socio-technical system in plain language.
Identify and enumerate at least four positive impacts of robots on society, with a specific example for each.
Identify and enumerate at least four negative impacts or risks of robots on society, with a specific example for each.
Analyse a given scenario involving robots and classify the impacts as positive or negative, explaining their reasoning.
Work collaboratively in groups to produce a table or mind map showing balanced positive and negative impacts of robots, and present it to the class.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Principles of Robotic Systems (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Robots & Society (1.1)
Content standard: 2.1.1.CS.1 - 2.1.1.CS.1 Demonstrate knowledge, application and understanding of robots as socio-technical systems in making 21st-century environments better, safer and easier. 2.1.1.LO.1 Justify the need for integrating robots in human-centred environments for positive impact and outline ethical/safety considerations for successful coexistence.
Indicator: 2.1.1.LI.1 - Analyse and enumerate both the positive and negative impacts of robots on society.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 1 (Week 1 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 78

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative Learning: Sit in groups, brainstorm and document the positive and negative impacts of robots in society. Groups share thoughts with the class. Structure contributions using tables or mind maps.

Assessment (2.1.1.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Flip charts
- News articles
- Narratives
- Online resources
- Reports
- Research publications