Instructions
Welcome, Scientist! Your mission is to help program a robot by completing these 10 challenges. Read each activity carefully and write your answers in the spaces provided. Let's begin!
1. Robot Senses
Robots have sensors that work like our five senses. Match the human sense to the correct robot sensor.
- Seeing (Eyes) -> Microphone
- Hearing (Ears) -> Camera
- Touching (Skin) -> Pressure Sensor
Write the correct matches below:
Seeing ->
Hearing ->
Touching ->
2. Responding to Sound
You need to program a robot to hide when it hears a loud noise. Number these coding steps in the correct order from 1 to 3.
( ) Hear a loud clap.
( ) Roll under the nearest table.
3. Healthy Food Sorter
A robot chef needs help sorting food. Circle all the healthy foods in the list below. Then, write one "IF" rule the robot can follow.
Apple Pizza Carrot Cookie Banana Chips
Robot Rule: IF the food is healthy, THEN .
4. Push or Pull?
Robots use forces to move things. Is the robot's main action a PUSH or a PULL in each sentence?
- A. A robot arm moves a book onto a shelf.
- B. A robot vacuum cleaner moves forward across the floor.
- C. A robot tugs a cart behind it.
5. Roll or Stack?
A robot needs to build a tower. First, decide if these objects can roll, stack, or both.
- A Ball: Can it roll? (Yes/No) Can it stack? (Yes/No)
- A Cube (like a block): Can it roll? (Yes/No) Can it stack? (Yes/No)
Now, which object should the robot use to build a tall tower?
6. Plant-Bot 5000
Design a robot to take care of a plant! Draw your robot in the box. Then, list two tasks your robot will do to help the plant grow.
Task 1:
Task 2:
7. Morning Hygiene Code
A robot needs help getting ready. Put this personal hygiene routine in the correct order by numbering the steps from 1 to 4.
( ) Brush teeth.
( ) Wake up and get out of bed.
( ) Wash face.
8. Find the Pattern
A robot moves by following a pattern. What are the next two moves in this sequence?
→ → ↑ ↓ → → ↑ ↓ ? ?
Next two moves:
9. What Does the Robot See?
This robot's program has two rules:
- IF it has wheels and a seat, THEN say "It's a bike!"
- IF it has leaves and a trunk, THEN say "It's a tree!"
What would the robot say if it saw an object with a tall trunk and green leaves?
10. Final Mission: Find the Ball
Write a simple 3-step program for a robot to find a red ball and bring it to you.
Step 2:
Step 3:
Answer Key
1. Robot Senses:
Seeing -> Camera
Hearing -> Microphone
Touching -> Pressure Sensor
2. Responding to Sound:
( 2 ) Turn on flashing red light.
( 1 ) Hear a loud clap.
( 3 ) Roll under the nearest table.
3. Healthy Food Sorter:
Circled foods: Apple, Carrot, Banana.
Robot Rule: IF the food is healthy, THEN put it in the green basket. (or similar answer)
4. Push or Pull?:
A. PUSH
B. PUSH
C. PULL
5. Roll or Stack?:
A Ball: Can it roll? (Yes) Can it stack? (No)
A Cube: Can it roll? (No) Can it stack? (Yes)
Which object to build a tower? A Cube
6. Plant-Bot 5000:
Drawing is creative. Answers for tasks should be logical, for example:
Task 1: Give the plant water.
Task 2: Make sure it has sunlight.
7. Morning Hygiene Code:
( 3 ) Get dressed.
( 4 ) Brush teeth.
( 1 ) Wake up and get out of bed.
( 2 ) Wash face.
8. Find the Pattern:
Next two moves: → →
9. What Does the Robot See?:
It would say: "It's a tree!"
10. Final Mission: Find the Ball:
Answers will vary, but should be a logical sequence. Example:
Step 1: Scan the room for the color red.
Step 2: Roll to the red ball and pick it up.
Step 3: Bring the ball back to me.