Lesson Plan

• Describe the three essential features of a robot (sensing, processing, actuation).
• Identify key components and common types of robots used in industry and education.
• Explain the three main control methods: tele‑operation, pre‑programmed, and autonomous.
• Analyse simple robotics algorithms such as path‑finding and PID control.
• Evaluate emerging trends and discuss at least one advantage and one disadvantage of using robots.

• Projector and screen
• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed handout of the robot block diagram
• Arduino (or similar) micro‑controller kit with basic sensors and motors
• Worksheets with revision questions
• Internet access for short video demo

Begin with a short video showing robots in everyday settings to spark interest. Ask learners what they already know about how robots “see” and “move”. State that by the end of the lesson they will be able to describe robot components, control methods, and evaluate emerging trends.

1. Do‑now (5'): Quick quiz on the three essential robot features.
2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Overview of components and robot types using the block diagram.
3. Demonstration (15'): Show an Arduino sensor controlling a motor; discuss direct, pre‑programmed, and autonomous control.
4. Group activity (15'): Students label a printed diagram and create a simple flowchart of sensor → controller → actuator.
5. Guided practice (10'): Work through the revision questions in pairs, teacher circulates for feedback.
6. Recap & exit ticket (5'): Students write one sentence summarising how a robot decides what action to take.

Review the key points: robot features, components, control methods, and emerging trends. Collect exit tickets and clarify any misconceptions. For homework, ask students to research a real‑world robot and write a short paragraph describing its purpose and the type of control it uses.