Make a Robot

Students will:

• be able to design and create a robot.
• be able to drag objects.
• be able to flip, resize (scale), rotate, and layer objects.
• be able to follow the process of choosing, modifying, and then assembling parts for their robots.
• be able to type their name, name their robot, describe it, and then print it.

Vocabulary Words:

1. Flip object: Change an object's orientation either vertically or horizontally using this tool: 

2. Resize (scale) object: Change an object’s size using this tool: 

3. Layer objects: Change an object’s level/depth when working with other objects using this too:  
   
   Objects can either be in front of, or behind another object. 

4. Rotate objects: Change an object’s orientation (spin it around) using this tool: 
    

To prepare for this lesson:

• Familiarize yourself with the process of creating a robot:  https://www.abcya.com/games/make_a_robot
   
• Make sure web page loads and activity runs on your computers, set up printers, and get paper for printing final products.

See Accommodations Page and Charts on the 21things4students.net site in the Teacher Resources. 

Directions for this activity:

1. Show them the ABCYA robot website. (https://www.abcya.com/games/make_a_robot)
2. Explain (and/or) model for students that they are going to design and build their very own robot.
3. Explain (and/or) model for students how to start the activity.
4. Explain (and/or) model for students how to select the different parts of the robot using the buttons on the bottom of the activity.
5. Explain (and/or) model for students how to use their mouse to click and drag the robot parts selection.
6. Explain (and/or) model for students how to click and drag an object from the parts line to their workspace.
7. Explain (and/or) model for students how to use the layering, flipping, rotating, and resizing tools once they have clicked on an object.
8. Explain (and/or) model for students how to remove a part from their workspace by dragging it into the recycle bin.
9. Explain (and/or) model for students how to type their name, their robot’s name, and (optional) type a description of their robot.
10. Explain (and/or) model for students how to print their robot.
11. Optionally you may elect to explain (and/or) model for students the parts you are requiring them to include when designing and building their robot.

Different options for assessing the students:

• Observations
• Check for understanding
• Observation during the designing and building of robots.
• Observation of the final printed product.
• Revisit this activity at a later date and allow students to design and create without direct instruction to evaluate if they have mastered the use of the tools.