Going on a Westward Journey with Edison Robots
by Jocelyn Smerz
Use the Edison robots to tell a story from the perspective of an immigrant/emigrant moving through the US during the time period of 1700-to 1900 as it fits 5th grade Social Science Standards. Students must research a story, write a narrative detailing push/pull factors and challenges of the journey. Then students will code their robot to tell the story and present a final presentation to an audience. Can be adapted for other historical themes or literature with the driving question: What happens when you leave your home for a new place?
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/12N1wfckT49RxUSYA5pTgQPAV_9GvTiymtLdktR3…Subject Area
Technology 3. Knowledge Constructor 4. Innovative Designer 5. Computational Thinker 6. Creative Communicator Engineering S5: Apply Technology to Engineering Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD) Geometry (G) English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Informational Text) Writing Speaking & Listening
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