Higher Order Design Thinking · SHS1 Robotics

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.3.1.LI.1 - Determine the Inputs, Processes and Outputs required to solve a particular problem.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the inputs, processes and outputs for at least three different robotics challenge scenarios, using a given problem statement.
Construct an IPO (Input-Process-Output) table for a selected global robotics challenge.
Justify their choice of inputs, processes and outputs by explaining how each connects to the problem requirements, using strategic reasoning.
Present and defend their group’s IPO analysis to the class, responding respectfully to questions from peers.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Robot Construction and Programming (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Higher Order Design Thinking (3.1)
Content standard: 1.3.1.CS.1 - 1.3.1.CS.1 Demonstrate higher-order thinking (HOT - Analysis, Synthesis and Evaluation) in solving programming problems. 1.3.1.LO.1 Use flowchart diagrams to implement algorithms for solutions to basic problems.
Indicator: 1.3.1.LI.1 - Determine the Inputs, Processes and Outputs required to solve a particular problem.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 7 (Week 27 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.
Source document note: The official curriculum document has a fault in this entry, so the curriculum text above is transcribed exactly as printed:

strand name - printed with an ampersand in this year and spelled out in Year 2 and in the scope and sequence; renamed to the scope form. Printed form: Robot Construction & Programming
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 57

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Problem-Based Learning: Learners pick a recognised global robotics challenge (e.g., from the World Robot Olympiad) and work in groups to determine the inputs, processes and outputs required to solve the challenge.

Assessment (1.3.1.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Selected global robotics challenge
- Flowcharts
- Flip Charts
- Online flowcharting tools