Teaching overview
Learning points
- Scientists have created a robot sculptor called Robotor who can recreate marble sculptures.
- Seventy baby weedy seadragons are born.
- Scientists have built a fleet of delivery drones.
Curriculum keywords
- Robot Sculptor
- Baby Weedy Seadragons
- Drone Delivery
This Week's Kahoot Quiz
Each week we'll be bringing you a free quiz that you can use with your students after they've enjoyed the episode.
Spark a discussion
Robot Sculptor
- What is the name scientists have given to the robot sculptor?
- What tool does the robot use for carving its sculptures?
- Do you think robots like this will be creating the next generation of historical sculptures?
Baby Weedy Seadragons
- How big are the baby weedy seadragons when they hatch?
- Where were the 70 baby weedy seadragons born?
- Can you think of any other species where the male carries and protects the fertilized eggs?
Drone Delivery
- Who supervises the drones to ensure they are operating safely?
- How are the drones powered?
- What else do you think drones could potentially deliver in the future?
Classroom Resources
Use these resources to get the most out of the news update and engage your class in topical science!
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Video Viewing Guide
This graphic organizer supports your students to capture their thoughts and questions as they watch the news update.
Make Your Own Science News Update
This simple guide helps your students to create their very own science news updates.
Language and Literacy Activities
This guide gives you ideas for how the news update can be used to support language and literacy activities.
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