| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Design and technology |
| What topic | collaboration to build robot |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 11 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Collaboration to Build a Robot
Year/Grade 11
Design and Technology
20
30 minutes
This lesson is designed to meet the national curriculum standards for Design and Technology, focusing on collaborative skills and practical application in technology development.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 min | Introduce the topic of collaboration in design, discussing its importance in technology projects. |
| 2 | Group Formation | 5 min | Divide students into small groups of 4, ensuring a mix of skills and experiences in each group. |
| 3 | Distributing Printable Cards | 5 min | Hand out printable cards to each student, instructing them on how to fill them out during the lesson. |
| 4 | Robot Building Activity | 10 min | Groups start building their robots while using the printable cards to document their collaboration process. |
| 5 | Collecting Printable Cards | 3 min | Collect or conduct a random check of the completed cards to assess student participation. |
| 6 | Assigning Homework | 2 min | Briefly explain the homework assignment to reinforce lesson concepts, ensuring that students understand it. |
| 7 | Conclusion and Reflection | 2 min | Wrap up the lesson with a quick reflection on the importance of collaboration in technology projects. |
Assign homework related to the concepts discussed in class. Check the homework submission without requiring presentations from the students.
"Welcome, everyone! Today, we are going to explore a very important concept in the field of design and technology: collaboration. In the tech industry, working together effectively is essential for success. Can anyone tell me why collaboration might be important when creating something like a robot?"
Wait for responses and encourage discussion.
"Great points! Collaboration allows us to share ideas, divide tasks based on our strengths, and ultimately create better products. Let's dive into this by building a robot together!"
"Now, let's get into our groups. I’m going to divide you into small teams of four members. When forming these groups, I'll try to mix various skills and experiences together, so everyone can contribute. Please look around and find your group. You have five minutes!"
As students group themselves, assist them where necessary to ensure everyone has a group.
"Awesome! Now that you are in your groups, I will hand out these printable cards. Each of you will receive one. These cards are for you to track your collaboration during the robot-building activity. Each card has sections for you to write down who is doing what, and how you're communicating as a team. Take a look at the card and fill it out as you work. Let's take five minutes to make sure everyone understands how to use them."
Hand out the cards and provide additional instructions as needed.
"Now comes the fun part! You have ten minutes to start building your robots using the kits I’ve provided. Remember to use your printable cards to document your teamwork process. Think about the roles each member is taking on and how you’re communicating. Let’s get building!"
Start the timer and circulate among the groups to provide guidance and encouragement.
"Time’s up! Please stop working on your robots. Now, I’m going to collect your printable cards. I may also do a quick check to make sure everyone has filled them out. Your cards are essential for assessing your participation in team collaboration today. Pass them to the front of your group, please."
Collect the cards and check for completion as needed.
"Thank you for your hard work today! For homework, I want you to reflect on what you learned about collaboration in today's activity. Please write a short paragraph on what you think is the most important aspect of collaboration when building a project like our robot. Make sure to submit this next class. Do you have any questions about the homework?"
Address any questions students may have.
"As we wrap up today’s lesson, let’s take a moment to reflect on our collaboration experience. How do you feel your teamwork influenced your robot-building process? Any thoughts on the importance of working together in design and technology?"
Encourage a brief discussion, noting key takeaways.
"Remember, effective collaboration is not just about working together; it’s about communicating, listening to each other, and combining our strengths. Great job today, everyone, and I look forward to seeing your homework next class!"
Why is collaboration important in fields such as design and technology? Provide at least two reasons.
Describe a situation during the robot-building activity where you think teamwork played a critical role. What happened?
Reflect on your group dynamics: How did you divide tasks among team members during the robot-building activity? Was the division effective? Why or why not?
Based on your experience with the printable cards, identify one communication strategy that your group used. How did this strategy help in your collaboration?
In your opinion, what is the most important aspect of collaboration when working on group projects? Explain your reasoning in a paragraph.
Think about your participation in the group. What is one thing you did to contribute to the team's success? What is one thing you could improve on for next time?
How do you think effective collaboration can impact the outcome of a project? Give an example to support your answer.
After reflecting on today’s lesson, what will you take away as a key lesson about teamwork in both educational and professional settings?
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why is collaboration essential in the tech industry? | |
| What are some benefits of dividing tasks among team members when building a project? | |
| How can your group’s diverse skills enhance the robot-building process? | |
| What roles do team members typically take on during collaborative activities? | |
| How can effective communication impact teamwork in design and technology? | |
| What did you learn about documenting your collaboration process with the printable cards? | |
| In your opinion, what is the most important aspect of collaboration? | |
| How did your teamwork influence the outcome of your robot-building activity? | |
| Can you share a specific example of how your group communicated during the task? | |
| What are some challenges you faced during the collaboration, and how did you overcome them? |