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Beat-Bots: Bringing Music to Life with Robot Musicians Grade Level: 2 | Career Pathway: Entertainment | Integrated STEM Application: Robotics and Control Technology
Unit Overview Unit Description: Get ready to be amazed by the newest performers on the stage—robot musicians! In ‘Beat-Bots,’ students step into the world of both music and programming as they create robots that can play a song in perfect rhythm. As they explore the patterns that make music come alive, they’ll combine their creativity with technology to transform their robots into captivating performers. The spotlight is on, the beat is set— will your robot steal the show with its musical talents? The symphony of innovation starts here!
Challenge: How can we program a robot so that it can follow a path to play a song?
SmartLab Learning Framework Alignment:
Learning Objectives (Teacher-Facing)
Learning Objectives (Learner-Facing)
Domain
Enduring Understanding
Career Awareness
I can name different STEM jobs and explain what they do.
Learners will be able to participate in and explore the diverse roles and responsibilities of various STEM professionals.
A diverse range of careers exists that connect to STEM knowledge and skills.
Computational Thinking
I can look for what repeats and use it to solve a problem.
Learners will be able to identify patterns and use them to solve problems.
Decomposition, pattern recognition, and algorithmic thinking can be used to understand and solve problems.
Communication
Effective communication of ideas, findings, and solutions fosters understanding, collaboration, and innovation, enabling us to share our
I can share my ideas using digital tools.
Learners will be able to communicate ideas using digital tools.
STEM knowledge and discoveries with others in meaningful ways.
Lifelong Learning
Embracing a mindset of lifelong learning encourages curiosity, exploration, and continuous growth, empowering us to adapt to change, stay relevant, and make meaningful contributions throughout our lives.
Learners will be able to transfer knowledge from multiple experiences (data, science, art, etc.) to ask questions and solve real-world challenges.
I can use what I already know to solve problems.
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