Teaching overview
Learning points
- A 3-D printer has been designed that can print flexible shapes similar to those found in nature.
- Scientists are asking members of the public to help count walruses in photos taken from space!
- A humanoid robot has been put through its paces by carrying out tasks on a test construction site.
Curriculum keywords
- 3-D Printing
- Walruses
- Robots
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
3-D Printing
- Why are flexible materials helpful in nature?
- How does the 3-D printer work?
- What do scientists hope the 3-D printer will soon be used for?
Walruses
- In what part of the world do walruses live?
- How is climate change affecting walrus populations?
- Would you like to help out?
Robot Technology
- How has the Atlas robot recently been tested?
- Would you like to work designing and testing robots?
- Do you think robots will ever be able to do all the jobs humans can do?
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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- Synchronous/asynchronous distance learning