Robotics and Automation 10, 20, 30

(a)	Identify and locate an underlying issue present in a device.
(b)	Analyze the cause of an issue present in a device.
(c)	Develop a plan to resolve an issue present in a device.
(d)	Implement the plan to resolve an issue present in a device.
(e)	Evaluate the effectiveness of the resolution and modify the plan as needed to resolve the issue.

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Resources

R009733

LEGO BOOST Creative Toolbox

This kit provides a series of activities that develop spatial building skills that can be scaffolded to create a more complex creation of a working robot simulation.

Media and Formats : Kit

Price : See distributor.

Record posted/updated: June 24, 2022

R009350

Arduino(2nd ed.)

This book provides an overview of Arduino and basic coding. A variety of codes are listed and each part of the code is explained. This text would be suitable for students from Middle Years to grade 10 who are new to Arduino.

Media and Formats : Book

Price : Free

Record posted/updated: May 30, 2022

R012356

SaskCode Arduino Kit

SaskCode has assembled classroom kits of hands-on materials, such as robot car kits, Arduino starter kits and sensors, that are designed to support the teaching of robotics skills at Grades 7-12 using the Arduino computing platform. Free activities to use with the kit are available for download through Google Drive. Kits are available for sale to any school in the province, and lending kits are available for borrowing, free of charge, by teachers in schools from school divisions that are part of the Saskatoon Industry Education Council (SIEC) partnership (see the SIEC website for a list of school divisions by area). To be eligible to borrow a kit, however, a teacher must complete a professional development session linked to that kit. For more information, please visit the SIEC website - https://www.saskatooniec.ca/

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Media and Formats : Kit

Price : Free

Record posted/updated: December 7, 2021

R009312

Robot Builder's Bonanza(5th ed.)

This comprehensive resource covers the essentials of robot building, from the benefits of constructing a robot from scratch vs. using a kit, to robot brains and sensors. Other topics include: getting parts; robots from wood, plastic and metal; using DC and servo motors; robotic arms and grippers; and interacting with your robot. The book also contains a range of step-by-step project plans.

Media and Formats : Book

Price : $44.95

Record posted/updated: February 22, 2022

R002543

Winning Design!: LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Design Patterns for Fun and Competition(2nd ed.)

This text focuses on the full development process for making a competition robot. It provides high-level discussion of the different components of the robots and includes instructions to build an EV3 design.

Media and Formats : Book

Price : See publisher.

Record posted/updated: June 27, 2022

R002410

Arduino Starter Kit. Skill Level Beginner

This is an introductory kit for individuals new to Arduino. It provides the tools and instructions to learn the basics of the programming language of and the Arduino Uno microcontroller. The kit includes various electronic components, an LCD, Servo and Motor, Arduino Uno Board, Breadboard, jumper wires, and an instruction book. This kit is suitable for both teachers and students.

Media and Formats : Kit

Price : See publisher.

Record posted/updated: May 30, 2022