Robot Robot Goose

Lesson Plans

Thursday, October 24th, 2024

Lesson Overview:

 Students design and create a robotic decoy that mimics a light goose’s behavior well enough to encourage a flock of seasoned light geese to land.

Lesson Scenario:

 Light geese populations have been increasing exponentially on the North American continent since the 1960s.  Larger populations are causing habitat destruction in the Canadian arctic and crop destruction in migratory paths in the United States.

Lesson or Unit Objectives:

 Students will be able to:

    • Inquire into the ecological impacts of an increasing North American snow goose population and discuss state implemented conservation orders. 
    • Design and construct a snow goose decoy with biomimicry. 
    • Design and construct 3D printed joints giving motion to the decoy. 
    • Construct and program a robotic platform for the decoy. 
    • Defend and market their design in a presentation and demonstration of the decoy’s capabilities.

Age Level or Subject:

      • Grade 9-12, Zoology, Robotics, Engineering, Science 

    Lesson Plan Download

    TRAILS_Design Brief_Robot Robot Goose

    TRAILS_Lesson Plan_Robot Robot Goose

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