Sunday, October 21, 2007

Robots, Gadgets and Computer Control

"Shooting Stars - TECHNOLOGY TRICKS"
Year level: 5-7
Cross-curricular links: ICT's, Mathemeatics, English
Access: Gold Coast Library
Type of Resource: Book

SUMMARY
This book is about control and modelling using technology. It provides general information of how robots are programmed to work and is presented in a way which students would find enjoyable to read. It gives readers many different ideas for building and programming robots as well as special features such as games, quizes and robo-trivia aimed at enhancing a students knowledge of how robots work.

EVALUATION
This would be a good resource to use when developing a technology unit relating to robots. Students can read and learn about the design and programming of robots in a fun way. I beleive the ideas in this book are gender friendly, and most students would enjoy reading the different stages as the unit progresses.

RATING
* * * Good

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