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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 25/02/2026
Subject: Computer Science
Lesson Topic: Understand the roles that robots can perform and describe the advantages and disadvantages of their use
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe at least three sectors where robots are used and the specific roles they perform.
  • Explain the main advantages and disadvantages of robot automation.
  • Compare traditional industrial robots with collaborative robots in terms of safety and programming.
  • Evaluate emerging robotic technologies and their potential impact on future applications.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector or interactive whiteboard
  • Slide deck summarising robot roles, advantages & disadvantages
  • Handout with sector table and review questions
  • Short video clip of a collaborative robot in action
  • Worksheets for group analysis activity
  • Markers and flip chart
 Introduction:
Begin with a short video showing a robot performing a task in a factory to capture interest. Ask students to recall any robots they have seen at home or in media and discuss what they think the robot is doing. Explain that by the end of the lesson they will be able to list robot roles, weigh pros and cons, and compare different robot types.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5’) – Students write down three robots they have encountered and share with a partner; ideas recorded on board.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10’) – Define robot, hardware/software components, and present sector table via slides.
  3. Group activity (15’) – Small groups analyse a sector card, identify role, advantages, disadvantages; complete worksheet.
  4. Whole‑class discussion (10’) – Groups present findings; teacher highlights key points and introduces collaborative robots and emerging tech.
  5. Interactive demo (10’) – Show video of a cobot; discuss safety features and programming differences.
  6. Check for understanding (5’) – Quick quiz (Kahoot or exit ticket) with three questions covering the objectives.
Conclusion:
Summarise how robots add productivity and safety while also posing cost and employment challenges. Ask students to complete an exit ticket stating one advantage and one disadvantage they find most significant. For homework, assign a short research task to find a recent emerging robot technology and prepare a one‑minute summary.