Wirral: The Robot Show

Audience: Years 3 – 9
Location: Wirral only

Have you ever wondered what makes a machine a robot, or how robots can sense and respond to their environment? In The Robot Show, you’ll explore the fascinating world of robotics. Discover the essential components of a robot, learn how sensors work, and see how robots process information to perform amazing tasks!

Learning Objectives

• Understand what defines a robot and how it differs from other machines.
• Learn about the role of sensors in helping robots perceive their surroundings.
• Explore how robots process information and use algorithms to make decisions.
• Discover how robots execute actions using actuators like motors.
• Develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills by analysing robotic systems.
• Imagine how to create your own robots using everyday items.

Curriculum Links

Science, Key Stage 2

• Electricity: Understand the role of circuits in powering robotic systems.
• Forces: Explore concepts like motion, energy transfer, and Newton’s Laws.

Science, Key Stage 3

• Pressure and hydraulics: Introduction to real-world applications of hydraulic systems.
• Energy and sound waves: Learn how robots use physics principles to interact with their environment.

Computing, Key Stage 2

• Algorithms and programming: Basic concepts of computational thinking and input-output systems.

Computing, Key Stage 3

• Programming and robotics: Explore coding concepts and how they apply to robot functions.

Design & Technology

• Key Stage 2: Introduction to mechanical systems and basic robotics concepts.
• Key Stage 3: Develop an understanding of design systems and their response to inputs and outputs.

Additional Notes

This science show is suitable for:

• KS2 (Years 4–6): A fun and interactive introduction to robotics and technology.
• KS3 (Years 7–9): A deeper exploration of how robotics integrates principles of science and computing.

Resources

• Robots Teacher Pack
• Robots Risk Assessment