Higher Order Design Thinking · SHS2 Robotics

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.3.1.LI.1 - Define solutions for control and feedback systems using algorithms, pseudocodes, and flowchart diagrams.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define a control system and a feedback system using their own words, giving one example of each from everyday life.
Write a step-by-step algorithm for a simple control and feedback task, such as regulating a water heater or a fan speed.
Translate a given algorithm into a correct pseudocode with proper sequencing and decision statements (IF, THEN, ELSE).
Draw a flowchart diagram (using standard symbols) that represents a solution to a control and feedback problem.
Evaluate a peer’s flowchart using a simple rubric and provide constructive feedback for improvement.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Robot Construction and Programming (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Higher Order Design Thinking (3.1)
Content standard: 2.3.1.CS.1 - 2.3.1.CS.1 Analyse, Synthesise, and Evaluate flowcharts and pseudocodes for complex programming problems in automation and robotics. 2.3.1.LO.1 Use algorithms, pseudocodes and flowcharts to implement low-level design specifications from high-level designs.
Indicator: 2.3.1.LI.1 - Define solutions for control and feedback systems using algorithms, pseudocodes, and flowchart diagrams.
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.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 113

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Project-Based Learning:
- Demonstrate how flowcharts and pseudocodes are used to depict defined solutions to problems. In pairs, learners develop flowcharts, Analyse, Evaluate, Review and critique each other's flowcharts.
- Learners should consider the comments and reviewer's feedback to improve their works and use digital tools to design and submit their final flowcharts with corresponding narratives or pseudocodes.

Information Literacy: As learners comb through online resources for information on the benefits of robots, they develop research skills.

Assessment (2.3.1.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding.

Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Flip boards
- Computers
- Flowchart Software
- Rubrics and Evaluation Criteria