SHS1 Robotics · Semester 1 Week 2: Robots & Society

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.1.1.LI.2 - Analyse how the four organisational performance indicators (price, quality, flexibility, and innovation) have been impacted by the interdependence of humans and robots in working environments.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define the four organisational performance indicators (price, quality, flexibility, and innovation) in their own words, with at least one example of each drawn from a working environment.
Compare pre-robot and post-robot working environments using the four performance indicators, identifying at least three specific changes for each indicator.
Analyse a narrative of workplace robot integration and classify the performance impacts described under the correct performance indicators, justifying their classification.
Evaluate the interdependence between humans and robots in a working environment, explaining how human skills and robot capabilities combine to improve performance.
Present a group analysis of a workplace narrative using a structured comparison table, defending their conclusions in response to class questions.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Principles of Robotic Systems (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Robots & Society (1.1)
Content standard: 1.1.1.CS.1 - 1.1.1.CS.1 Demonstrate understanding of the role of robots as socio-technical systems. 1.1.1.LO.1 Appraise the peculiar characteristics of the various industrial revolutions and critically analyse the impact of performance on human-robot coexistence in working environments.
Indicator: 1.1.1.LI.2 - Analyse how the four organisational performance indicators (price, quality, flexibility, and innovation) have been impacted by the interdependence of humans and robots in working environments.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 2 (Week 2 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. 27

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Problem-Based Learning: Work in groups to do a comprehensive performance analysis of a narrative describing the pre-robot and post-robot integration in a working environment. Groups present their analysis for the class to comment on. Structure learners' presentation using a table comparing the two eras.

Assessment (1.1.1.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Video Documentaries
- Charts
- Articles
- Narratives
- Reports
- Pictures/videos of simple physical machines