SHS2 Robotics · Semester 1 Week 3: Robots & Society

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.1.1.LI.3 - Write publishable articles on topics related to ethics, safety and robot coexistence in society.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify and describe the key structural elements of a publishable article (headline, thesis statement, evidence, conclusion) using examples drawn from robotics topics.
Research and gather at least three credible sources on an assigned ethical or safety issue related to robot coexistence, and summarise the main points from each source.
Draft a publishable article of 500 to 700 words on a selected topic related to robotics ethics, safety, or coexistence, incorporating a clear introduction, body paragraphs with supporting evidence, and a conclusion.
Review and provide constructive peer feedback on a partner’s draft article using a simple rubric focused on clarity, accuracy, and persuasiveness.
Revise their draft based on peer and teacher feedback and prepare a final version for publication on the class display board or school blog.

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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.3 - Write publishable articles on topics related to ethics, safety and robot coexistence in society.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 3 (Week 3 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)

Inquiry-Based Learning: In pairs, learners research and write and publish short articles in school magazines, online blogs, etc., targeted at demystifying the fear of Industry 4.0 technologies integration in human environments. Articles should be displayed in class for peers to read and comment.

Assessment (2.1.1.AS.3). 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