Interactive
New York Times

New York Times: Scenes From a Robot Battle

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive video that shows the new techniques that the US government may use to fight future wars and insurgence because it involves robot controlled vehicles instead of human contolled. This will result in less loss of life for the...
Lesson Plan
American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Rock Around the World

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Classes from around the country collect rock samples and send them in to be analyzed by NASA scientists.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Stress, Coping, and Surgical Error

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a five-question quiz pertaining the passage "Stress, Coping, and Surgical Error".
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Other

Robotc: Thinking About Programming: Programmer & Machine [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students learn about the roles of the programmer and the robot, and how the two need to work together in order to accomplish their goal. Students also understand logic behind the robot's actions, and break a big plan down...
Activity
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Berkeley Lab: Did You Ever Wonder? Labor Saving Science

For Students 9th - 10th
Students investigate robotics in molecular biology and capillary electrophoresis. The article examines the accomplishments of Joe Jaklevic. The resource consists of pictures, quotes, and links to additional resources.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Strong Arm Tactics

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students generally do not know the complexity that goes into building and programming a robotic arm. In actuality, creating such an arm comes from a design that involves mechanical, electrical, and computer science engineers. This...
Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Curiosity Killed the App

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars gain experience with the software/system design process, closely related to the engineering design process, to solve a problem. First, they learn about the Mars Curiosity rover and its mission, including the difficulties...
Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Building Ant Bot

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how to build a robot that can mimic basic ant walking & running behavior.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Mobile Autonomous Systems Laboratory

For Students 9th - 10th
This course guides students through the design and production of an autonomous robot that must face a series of competitive challenges.
Activity
York University

Yes I Can! Science: Red Rover, Red Rover

For Students 9th - 10th
The YES I Can! Science site based out of York University in Toronto is featuring the Mars rovers. The site has all the mission background information teachers need all in one place as well as several great student activities, (Build a...
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Curated OER

Robots 1

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world where robotics engineers at NASA's Ames Research Center design, build and test robots used for missions in space. This site also provides an integrated math and science lesson. [5 mins, 35 secs]
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Curated OER

Robots 3

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world where robotics engineers at NASA's Ames Research Center design, build and test robots used for missions in space. This site also provides an integrated math and science lesson. [5 mins, 35 secs]
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Curated OER

Robots 5

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world where robotics engineers at NASA's Ames Research Center design, build and test robots used for missions in space. This site also provides an integrated math and science lesson. [5 mins, 35 secs]
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Curated OER

Robots 2

For Students 9th - 10th
A video introduction to robotics engineers at NASA's Ames Research Center who design, build, and test robots used for missions in space. This site also provides an integrated math and science lesson that addresses the topics of...
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Other

Webopedia.com: Artificial Intelligence

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes a concise definition of artificial intelligence and an explanation of the different areas in which artificial intelligence is used.
Article
Penguin Publishing

Penguin Random House: Doug Unplugged by Dan Yaccarino

For Students K - 1st
This is an introduction to the children's novel Doug Unplugged by Dan Yaccarino, a science fiction book for young readers. It includes a brief summary, links to about the author information, book reviews, and other books by the author....
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Curated OER

Reliable Robots

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the world where robotics engineers at NASA's Ames Research Center design, build and test robots used for missions in space. This site also provides an integrated math and science lesson. [5 mins, 35 secs]
Website
NASA

Nasa Human Research Program: 21st Century Explorer

For Students 9th - 10th
This NASA research program allows students to explore space topics using science, technology, engineering, and mathematics skills. Find twelve themes to investigate through video, song, and animation. Also find links to other NASA projects.
Activity
Technovation

Curiosity Machine: Challenges: Invent a Biobot

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Make a robot that moves like a living creature using a microcontroller, motors, and mechanisms with this challenge. Also, on this challenge find a lesson plan, tips, and a place for students to document their engineering design process.
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NASA

Nasa: Great Images in Nasa

For Students 9th - 10th
Fascinating collection of images from NASA, chosen for their historical or aesthetic significance. Images are searchable by subject, by NASA center, and by keyword, and each is available in three sizes. With links to more information...
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Government of Canada

Canadian Space Agency: Canadian Astronauts Brent Thirsk

For Students 9th - 10th
Dr. Thirsk is scheduled to be a member of Expedition 20 in 2009 to the International Space Station. He will live and work on the ISS for up to six months; an extended stay this is a Canadian first. His duties will include robotic...
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Bonus Points

For Students 9th - 10th
A place to share and see others' ideas for improving a lego robotics project, light guitar.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Bonus Points

For Students 9th - 10th
After completing the electrical engineering project called Ant Bot, improve your machine and share your ideas with others.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Bonus Points

For Students 9th - 10th
Take part in some challenges after completing electrical engineering project, ant bot. SHare your ideas, and see how others have improved thier bots.