Discovering Robots
A First Webquest
For Middle School Robotics
Designed by L. Pereira
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| 1. Introduction |
| 2. Overview |
| 3. Process |
| 4. Evaluation |
| 5. Conclusion |
| Credits |
| Teacher Page |
EVALUATION
These are the rubrics that will be used to grade your assignments.
CATEGORY |
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8 |
6 |
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Describe the robots used in this field
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At least 4 robots are described in detail |
At least 3 robots are described in detail |
At least 2 robots are described in detail |
1 robot is described |
Describe the sensors used by these robots (counts twice) |
The poster describes which sensors are used, and what they are used for, in detail |
The poster describes most of the sensors, and what they are used for |
The poster descibes some sensors, and gives some uses. |
The poster mentions sensors. |
Describe the power sources used by these robots. |
The poster describes the power source, and explains why it is the most appropriate one for this robot. |
The poster describes the power source, and touches on the reasons why it is used. |
The poster describes the power source. |
The poster mentions the power source briefly. |
Explain whether the robot is autonomous and why it is or isn't. |
The poster explains whether the robot is autonomous and why it is or isn't in detail |
The poster explains whether the robot is autonomous and why it is or isn't |
The poster mentions whther the robot is autonomous, and gives a brief reason. |
The potser mentions whether the robot is autonomous. |
Graphics |
Graphics are appropriate and easily viewed and identified from 6 ft. away. |
Most graphics are appropriate and the content easily viewed and identified from 6 ft. away. |
Most graphics are appropriate and easily viewed and identified from 4 ft. away. |
Many graphics are not clear or are too small. |
Labels and Title |
All items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled with labels that can be read from at least 3 ft. away, and descriptive title that can be read from 6 ft away |
Almost all items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled with labels that can be read from at least 3 ft. away, and title that can be read from 6 ft away |
Several items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled with labels that can be read from at least 3 ft. away. Title can be read from 4 ft. away |
Labels are too small to view OR no important items were labeled. or title is too small and not descriptive |
Attractiveness |
The poster is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. |
The poster is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness. |
The poster is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy. |
The poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive. |
Citations are included |
Citations are included for all information |
Some citations are included |
One or two citations are included |
No citations are included |
Points = 100
CATEGORY |
10 |
8 |
6 |
2 |
Describe the robots used in this field
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At least 4 robots are described, explaining what they are called, and what they look like, in detail |
At least 3 robots are described,explaining what they are called, and what they look like, in detail |
At least 2 robots are described |
1 robot is described |
Explain how they function to do what they are supposed to do (counts three times) |
The presentation describes the robot's actions, and how they accomplish their task, in detail |
The presentation describes most of the robot's actions, and how they accomplish their task |
The presentation describes some the robot's actions, and how they accomplish their task briefly. |
The presentation describes some of the robot's actions. |
Explain whether the robot is autonomous and why it is or isn't |
explains whether the robot is autonomous and why it is or isn't in detail |
Explains whether the robot is autonomous and why it is or isn't | Mentions whether the robot is autonomous, and gives a brief reason. |
Mentions whether the robot is autonomous. |
Graphics |
Graphics are related to the theme/purpose of the site, are thoughtfully cropped, are of high quality and enhance reader interest or understanding. |
Graphics are related to the theme/purpose of the site, are of good quality and enhance reader interest or understanding. |
Graphics are related to the theme/purpose of the site, and are of good quality. |
Graphics seem randomly chosen, are of low quality, OR distract the reader. |
Fonts |
The fonts are consistent, easy to read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text. Use of font styles (italic, bold, underline) is used consistently and improves readability. |
The fonts are consistent, easy to read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text.. |
The fonts are consistent and point size varies appropriately for headings and text. |
A wide variety of fonts, styles and point sizes was used. |
Attractiveness |
The presentation is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. |
The presentation is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness. |
The presentation is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy. |
The presentation s distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive. |
Citations are included |
Citations are included for all information |
Some citations are included |
One or two citations are included |
No citations are included |
Points = 100
CATEGORY |
10 |
8 |
6 |
2 |
Describe the robots used in this field
|
At least 4 robots are described in detail |
At least 3 robots are described in detail |
At least 2 robots are described in detail |
1 robot is described |
Describe the sensors used by these robots (counts twice) |
The web site describes which sensors are used, and what they are used for, in detail |
The web site describes most of the sensors, and what they are used for |
The web site descibes some sensors, and gives some uses. |
The web site mentions sensors. |
Describe the power sources used by these robots. |
The web site describes the power source, and explains why it is the most appropriate one for this robot. |
The web site describes the power source, and touches on the reasons why it is used. |
The web site describes the power source. |
The web site mentions the power source briefly. |
Explain whether the robot is autonomous and why it is or isn't |
explains whether the robot is autonomous and why it is or isn't in detail |
Explains whether the robot is autonomous and why it is or isn't | Mentions whether the robot is autonomous, and gives a brief reason. |
Mentions whether the robot is autonomous. |
Fonts |
The fonts are consistent, easy to read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text. Use of font styles (italic, bold, underline) is used consistently and improves readability. |
The fonts are consistent, easy to read and point size varies appropriately for headings and text.. |
The fonts are consistent and point size varies appropriately for headings and text. |
A wide variety of fonts, styles and point sizes was used. |
Graphics |
Graphics are related to the theme/purpose of the site, are thoughtfully cropped, are of high quality and enhance reader interest or understanding. |
Graphics are related to the theme/purpose of the site, are of good quality and enhance reader interest or understanding. |
Graphics are related to the theme/purpose of the site, and are of good quality. |
Graphics seem randomly chosen, are of low quality, OR distract the reader. |
Grammar |
There are no errors in spelling, punctuation or grammar in the final draft of the Web site. |
There are 1-3 errors in spelling, punctuation or grammar in the final draft of the Web site. |
There are 4-5 errors in spelling, punctuation or grammar in the final draft of the Web site. |
There are more than 5 errors in spelling, punctuation or grammar in the final draft of the Web site. |
Citations are included |
Citations are included for all information |
Some citations are included |
One or two citations are included |
No citations are included |
Points = 100