Robotics Technology

History and Impact of Robotics

● I can argue the benefits and requirements of at least three different training paths: apprenticeships, technical schools, and university programs. ● I can identify local companies that hire robotics and automation professionals in my area. ● I can explain how computer science skills apply specifically to careers in robotics and automated manufacturing. ● I can explain what industrial maintenance technicians do and list the certifications they typically need. ● I can argue which type of post-secondary training (apprenticeship, technical school, or university) best matches my career goals and learning style. ● I can identify essential components of potential robotics and automation training programs, including their admission requirements, costs, and program lengths. Language Functions & Features: ■ Verbs to define career pathways or attributes (eg.; have, be, belong to, consist of) ■ Expanded noun groups to define key concepts, add details, or classify information ■ Reporting devices to acknowledge outside sources and integrate information into the report as in saying verbs and direct quotes ■ Technical word choices to define and classify the entity ■ Adjectives and adverbs to answer questions about quantity, size, shape, manner ( descriptions) ■ Generalized nouns to introduce a topic and/or entity ■ Opening statements to identify the type of information

Differentiation in Action Skill Building

Career Awareness Activities

● Industry Professional Panel Discussions ● Virtual Career Shadow Experiences ● Career Fair Participation ● Guest Speakers

Educational Pathway Mapping

● Course Selection Workshops ● Academic Planning Sessions ● Pathway Visualization Exercises ● High School Credit Planning

Career Investigation Techniques

● Job Research Projects ● Occupation Comparison Matrices ● Career Spotlight Presentations ● Industry Trend Research