Explorer Curriculum Overview 2025

Scope & Sequence 5

RoboFactory Grade Level: 5 | Career Pathway: Advanced Manufacturing | Integrated STEM Application: Robotics and Control Technology

Unit Overview Unit Description: In a world where efficiency meets creativity, the next revolution in manufacturing is here—robots on the assembly line! Welcome to “RoboFactory,” where learners are tasked with producing the next must-have toy, but with a twist. They’ll need to design and program a robot to take over a critical part of the manufacturing process. In this hands-on unit, learners will dive into the intricacies of robotics and control technology, refining their designs to ensure seamless integration into the production line. The challenge is set—can your RoboFactory deliver perfection, one toy at a time? The future of manufacturing starts now!

Challenge: How can we program a robot so that it can assist in a manufacturing process?

SmartLab Learning Framework Alignment:

Learning Objectives (Teacher-Facing)

Learning Objectives (Learner-Facing)

Domain

Enduring Understanding

Career Exploration

I can explain how exploring new STEM jobs has changed how I think about the future.

Learners will be able to identify new STEM career paths and opportunities they’ve discovered through exploration.

Experiences connecting existing and emerging career pathways and technological advancements build understanding of the future world of work and career opportunities. Applying scientific inquiry and methods, professionals analyze natural systems, make and test predictions about them, and use data and observations to address challenges. Data is a powerful tool from which we can extract meaningful insights, and make informed decisions.

Research Design

I can ask questions and make observations to inform solutions.

Apply scientific inquiry and methods, analyze natural systems, make and test predictions, and use data and observations to inform solutions.

Data Literacy

Use tools and technology to collect data.

I can use tools and technology to collect data.

Data Literacy

Use data to inform or improve the solution.

I can use data to solve a problem or make my solution better.

Data is a powerful tool from which we can extract meaningful insights, and make informed decisions.

Data Literacy

Data is a powerful tool from which we can extract meaningful insights, and make informed decisions.

Develop data collection methods.

I can find a way to collect data for a specific purpose.

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