Robotics Curriculum
Tools you can use (depending on school setup):
- Beginner: LEGO Spike Prime, mBot, Makeblock.
- Intermediate: Arduino + Scratch/Python.
- Advanced: Raspberry Pi (optional for older kids).
Week 1–2: Introduction to Robotics
Concepts:
- What is a robot? Difference between machines & robots.
- Parts of a robot → controller, sensors, actuators, power.
- Practical:
- Assemble a simple robot kit.
- Program basic movement: forward, backward, turn.
- Mini Project: Robot Dance → robot moves in a set pattern.
- Outcome: Kids understand basic robot structure + movement.
Week 3–4: Sensors & Decision-Making
- Concepts:
- Sensors: ultrasonic, IR, touch, light.
- Robots making choices using sensor input.
- Practical:
- Build an obstacle-avoiding robot.
- Line follower robot (basic).
- Mini Project: Smart Car → moves around without hitting walls.
- Outcome: Robots respond to their environment.
Week 5–6: Automation & Real-Life Applications
- Concepts:
- Automation vs AI (robot follows instructions, not thinking).
- Everyday robotics: factories, home, healthcare.
- Practical:
- Home automation prototype (LED as a “light bulb,” sensor as “switch”).
- Water level indicator or automatic streetlight.
- Mini Project: Smart Street Light → LED turns on in dark automatically.
Outcome: Kids link robotics with real-world problem-solving.
- Concepts:
- Printing, variables, input/output.
- Lists & loops.
- If/else statements.
- Functions.
- Exercises:
- Guess the number game.
- Multiplication table generator.
- Simple chatbot (input() + conditions).
- Mini Project: Text Adventure Game (choose-your-own story).
- Outcome: Kids realize coding can be easy and creative.
Week 7–8: Robotics + Coding
Concepts:
- Controlling robots with code (Scratch → Python).
- Introduction to loops, conditions, functions in robotics.
- Practical:
- Program a robot to follow a set of commands.
- Maze-solving robot (predefined instructions).
- Mini Project: Treasure Hunt Bot → follow path to reach target.
Week 9–10: Robotics Challenges
- Activities:
- Robo Race → program robot to move fastest on a track.
- Robo Soccer → two teams build bots that push a ball to the goal.
- Robo Delivery → bot delivers an object to a marked spot.
- Outcome: Builds teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity.
Week 11–12: Capstone Project
Students choose their project:
- Line Follower + Obstacle Avoidance Hybrid
- Robotic Arm Simulation (pick & place)
- Smart City Model (streetlights + sensors + alarms)
- Mini Automated Car