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选择性必修四 Unit 1 Science Fiction
* Project:Design a robot or an AI device
年 级:高二年级
学 科:高中英语(人教版)
Project:Design a robot or an AI device
The yearly online Science Fair in your school is approaching! Design a distinctive robot or AI device in groups. Then Introduce your robot design using a poster or slide presentation at the fair.
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Activity 1: talk about robots
Can you think of any robot or AI device from sci-fi films or novels
sci-fi film: Big Hero Six
robot name: Baymax
sci-fi film: Wall-E
robot name: Wall-E
type: a personal healthcare & superpower robot
type: a waste-collector robot
sci-fi film: Star Wars
robot name: R2-D2
type: a space mechanic & fighter pilot robot
图片来源:R2-D2 - Bing images
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图片来源:Wall-E - Bing images
1. What types of robots do you know
Activity 2: learn more about types of robots
aerospace robots
medical robots
military & security robots
research robots
industrial robots
consumer robots
Application & Function
educational robots
entertainment robots
autonomous vehicles
delivery robots
disaster response robots
...
2. Which type of robots attract you most Why
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military & security robot
autonomous vehicle
research robot
delivery robot
consumer robot
educational robot
Activity 3: View and learn more about R2D2
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brave
determined
loyal
reliable
smart
versatile
mischievous
...
Characteristic
enjoying playing tricks and annoying people
able to do many different things
A brief introduction of R2D2
Movie/ Novel Name Characteristic Function/Ability Unique quality
Star Wars R2-D2 Brave, determined, loyal, reliable, smart, versatile, mischievous Restore machines, co-pilot, hack computers, battle Communicating only with chirps and whistles
Movie/ Novel Name Characteristic Function/Ability Unique quality
Star Wars R2-D2 Brave, determined, loyal, reliable, smart, versatile, mischievous Restore machines, co-pilot, hack computers, battle Communicating only with chirps and whistles
Activity 4: research and gather information
Possible version for the research result
Movie/ Novel Name Characteristics Function/Ability Unique quality
Star Wars R2-D2 Brave, determined, loyal, reliable, smart, versatile, mischievous Restore machines, co-pilot, hack computers, battle Communicating only with chirps and whistles
Movie/ Novel Name Characteristic Function/Ability Unique quality
Star Wars R2-D2 Brave, determined, loyal, reliable, smart, versatile, mischievous Restore machines, co-pilot, hack computers, battle Communicating only with chirps and whistles
Big Hero Six Baymax selfless, caring, and devoted to patients, highly intelligent , powerful, childlike Give healthcare , track and find anyone, warm people, float, fly and fight never harm a human being; cannot act without the permission of his patient
Wall-E Wall-E Curious, brave, forgiving, determined, durable Compact trash, collect things, survive and get repaired easily understand the importance of how to love
...
Activity 5: Discuss in groups and design your robot.
Use the table below to help you.
Items Questions Your design
Name What’s your robot or AI device called Why
Definition/ Appearance What type is the robot What does it look like
Characteristic Does it look or act more like human beings or not Why
Function/ Ability How does it work Does it benefit or threaten human being In what ways
Unique quality What makes your robot or AI device unique Why does this quality make your robot unique
Activity 6: Read a poster about R2-D2 and summarize
R2-D2
R2-D2 was a white and blue model of R2-series astromech droid for the maintenance and repair of starships and related technology. It has a height of 1.09m.
As a skilled starship mechanic and fighter pilot's assistant, he helps his masters with repairs and technical assistance. Besides, he manages to make emergency repairs and destroy super battle droids himself.
Communicating only with chirps and whistles, R2-D2 is reliable and versatile. It has served Amidala, Anakin, and Luke in turn, showing great bravery in rescuing his masters and their friends from many serious dangers. Recognized for his service, R2-D2 is his human masters’ loyal helper and sidekick.
R2-D2 is one of the most famous robots of all time. He is funny, charming, universally loved. Why do we love him so Because R2-D2 is brave, loyal, and true to his friends.
Definition & Appearance
Function/Ability
Characteristic &Unique quality
Summary/Conclusion
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Title & Name
Image
supporting details
supporting details
effect/ attitude
reason
Summarize key points for making an effective introduction using a poster
interesting name
definition/appearance
function/ability
characteristic
unique quality
summary (effect/attitude, reason)
main focus
supporting details
impressive title
inviting image
organized clear text
discourse markers
Key elements of an introduction
Points of an effective introduction
Work in groups and make a draft of the poster or slide presentation to introduce your robot. Then practice introducing your poster or presentation in your group.
Does the introduction include key elements (title, name, definition/appearance, function/ability, characteristic, unique quality, summary)
Does the introduction focus on introducing the characteristic, function and unique quality of the robot
Does the introduction support the focus with details
Does the poster or slides have an inviting title, name and image
Does the poster or slides have the text organized properly and clearly
Are any discourse markers used to make the introduction organized and coherent
Activity 7: Prepare to introduce your robot design
Suppose that here comes the Science Fair and It’s time to introduce your robot design using the draft poster or slide presentation!
Activity 8: Introduce your robot design and assess your peers’ works
Does the introduction include key elements (title, name, definition/appearance, function/ability, characteristics, unique quality, summary)
Does the introduction focus on introducing the characteristic, function and unique quality of the robot
Does the introduction support its the focuses with details
Does the poster or slides have an inviting title, name and image
Does the poster or slides have the text organized properly and clearly
Are any discourse markers used to make the introduction organized and coherent
Activity 9: assess a possible version of a robot design
Bug-Eye
Our robot is called “Bug-Eye” because it looks like a small bunny rabbit with big eyes. It is a consumer robot designed as a companion for children as many of them cannot have a pet.
Bug-Eye is small enough that it can fit in a schoolbag. And since it does not eat or drink anything it is easy to take care of.
Bug-Eye plays and does funny things. For example, if it hears a loud noise it makes a squeal and jumps in the air. Then when you pet it, it snuggles up to you and falls asleep.
Both children and their parents will love Bug-Eye. Children will love it because it is cuddly and does tricks, and parents will love it because it helps them protect their child.
What makes our robot unique is that —apart from being a toy, it can also keep young children safe. For example, if anyone tries to hurt their owner, it will bite them. One of its big eyes is a camera which is connected to a computer. That way the child’s parents can see what the child is doing. And with the built-in positioning system, they can also keep track of where their child is.
图片来源: cuddly rabbit robot - Bing images
Title/Name
Definition/Appearance
Characteristics
Function
Unique quality
Summary
Image
supporting details
supporting details
Improve your draft poster or slide presentation showing your own robot character or AI device.
Introduce your poster or slides and make a vlog of your introduction.
Submit your vlog and poster or slides for the online Science Fair.
Assignment: Prepare your design for submission to a science fair
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Does the introduction include key elements (title, name, definition/appearance, function/ability, characteristics, unique quality, summary)
Does the introduction focus on introducing the characteristic, function and unique quality of the robot
Does the introduction support its the focuses with details
Does the poster or slides have an inviting title, name and image
Does the poster or slides have the text organized properly and clearly
Are any discourse markers used to make the introduction organized and coherent
Today’s science fiction is tomorrow’s science fact.
—Isaac Asimov