Lesson Plan - Robots Go for the Gold

Watch the Video
Watch the video “Let the Robot Games Begin!” and discuss: Why do you think robot experts created the World Humanoid Robot Games?

Preview Word to Know
Project the online vocabulary slideshow and introduce the Word to Know.

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Set a Purpose for Reading
As students read, have them think about ways robots and human athletes are alike and different.

1. Based on the text and photos, what are some of the sports the robots competed in at the World Humanoid Robot Games?
Based on the text and photos, you know that the robots competed in racing, boxing, and soccer at the World Humanoid Robot Games. 
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2. Based on the article, name one way the robots are similar to human athletes. Name one way they are different.
One way the robots are similar to human athletes is that they can move quickly and climb over things. One way they are different is that robots don’t sweat or get tired, but human athletes do. 
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3. How does the article show that some things are still difficult for robots?
The article shows that some things are still difficult for robots by explaining that the robots fell a lot. The article says, “Soccer-playing robots tripped over each other and the ball.” 
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FEATURED SKILL: Read a Diagram
Use the skill builder “Meet a Robot” to study a diagram of H1, a Unitree Robotics robot that won many medals in the Games. Have students work in pairs to answer the questions.

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