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1. Future, we’ve got a problem!

DICTIONARY

Futuristic

Futurista Definition:

To have very modern technology or design.

Tener tecnologías o diseños modernos.

Example:

Nowadays robots still look futuristic.

Hoy en día los robots siguen pareciendo futuristas.

Spanish word:

Futurista, del futuro

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Helpful

Útil Definition:

To be ready to give help.

Estar preparado para ayudar.

Example:

A helpful robot makes life easier.

Un robot útil hace la vida más fácil.

Spanish word:

Útil

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To introduce

PresentarDefinition:

To make two or more people or objects know each other.

Hacer que dos o más personas u objetos se conozcan.

Example:

My teacher introduces me to my classmates.

Mi profesor me presenta a los compañeros de clase.

Spanish word:

Presentar

Audio:


To know

Conocer SaberDefinition:

To have information about something or someone.

Understand the truth from experience, practice or studies.

Tener información sobre algo o alguien.

 Saber la verdad gracias a la experiencia, la práctica y el estudio.

Example:

I know the answer.

Conozco la respuesta.

Spanish word:

Saber o conocer

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Own

Propio Definition:

Something that belongs to a person or thing.

Algo que pertenece a una persona o cosa.

Example:

Everybody has their own opinion.

Todo el mundo tiene su propia opinión.

Spanish word:

Propio

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Robotic vacuum cleaner

Robot aspiradorDefinition:

Robot that operates as a sweeper and vacuum cleaner.

Robot automático que opera como escoba y aspiradora.

Example:

This robot vacuum can be controlled by voice.

Este robot aspirador puede controlarse con la voz.

Spanish word:

Robot aspirador

Audio:


To solve

ResolverDefinition:

Find a solution for a problem or difficulty.

Encontrar solución a una dificultad.

Example:

Mary wants to solve the crossword.

María quiere resolver el crucigrama.

Spanish word:

Resolver

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To think

To thinkDefinition:

To use your mind.

Usar tu mente.

Example:

Many people think robots are good for humans.

Muchas personas piensan que los robots son buenos para los humanos.

Spanish word:

Pensar u opinar

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1. Future, we’ve got a problem!

Retor piensa...

Hi! My name’s Retor.

Do you like robots? And robotics?

Robots can be very helpful for humans.

I invite you to create your own robot to help your classmates, teachers and families at school.

When your robot is created, you can show it in the Robotics Digital School Fair.

Let me introduce you to the rest of the team.

Motus robotizado   Clavis robotizado   Kardia robotizado  Lumen robotizado

Helpful

Útil Definition:

To be ready to give help.

Estar preparado para ayudar.

Example:

A helpful robot makes life easier.

Un robot útil hace la vida más fácil.

Spanish word:

Útil

Own

Propio Definition:

Something that belongs to a person or thing.

Algo que pertenece a una persona o cosa.

Example:

Everybody has their own opinion.

Todo el mundo tiene su propia opinión.

Spanish word:

Propio

To introduce

To%20introduce

PresentarDefinition:

To make two or more people or objects know each other.

Hacer que dos o más personas u objetos se conozcan.

Example:

My teacher introduces me to my classmates.

Mi profesor me presenta a los compañeros de clase.

Spanish word:

Presentar

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To make two or more people or objects know each other.

Hacer que dos o más personas u objetos se conozcan.

Example:

My teacher introduces me to my classmates.

Mi profesor me presenta a los compañeros de clase.

Spanish word:

Presentar


Contenido.

Lectura facilitada

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Robot Robots can help people a lot. 

Los robots pueden ayudar mucho a las personas.

Hacer In this task you will make a robot in a group 

En esta tarea harás un robot en grupo.

Ayudar This robot will help other people in the school. 

Este robot ayudará a otras personas del colegio.

Presentar Finally, the robot will be presented at a robotic fair. 

Para terminar, el robot se presentará en una feria de robótica.

Feria de muestras A fair is a place to present things. 

Una feria es un lugar que sirve para presentar cosas.

Feria robots At our school fair each group will present their robot. 

En nuestra feria escolar cada grupo presentará su robot.

2. Let 's investigate a little!

Representación del personaje Rétor hablando

This adventure is very futuristic! What do you think?

Watch this video showing robots helping others do their daily activities:

Futuristic

Futurista Definition:

To have very modern technology or design.

Tener tecnologías o diseños modernos.

Example:

Nowadays robots still look futuristic.

Hoy en día los robots siguen pareciendo futuristas.

Spanish word:

Futurista, del futuro

Contenido.

Lectura facilitada

Easy to read

Read

This adventure is very futuristic.

Esta aventura es muy futurista.

Futuristic is advanced for the time we live in.

Futurista es avanzado para el tiempo que vivimos.

Now watch carefully at the video.

Ahora mira con atención el video. 

In the video there are robots helping people.

En el video hay robots ayudando a personas.

Click here to access the subtitles of the video

Robots around me

These robots look fantastic, don’t they?

I am sure you recognise some of them.

For example, the robotic vacuum cleaner.

You may have one at home or watched it on television.

In this adventure you will discover how fun and useful robots are.

Robotic vacuum cleaner

Robot aspiradorDefinition:

Robot that operates as a sweeper and vacuum cleaner.

Robot automático que opera como escoba y aspiradora.

Example:

This robot vacuum can be controlled by voice.

Este robot aspirador puede controlarse con la voz.

Spanish word:

Robot aspirador

3. Let’s have a look at the future! Previous ideas

Have a look at these robots. Do you know them?

 
Robot de limpieza Impresora_3D Ordenador
Silla de ruedas Patinete_eléctrico

Do you have any robots at home?

Salon_de_casa

Do you know this character?

Wall-e 

Do you like robots?

Robot_gustar 

Do you think robots can help your school?

 Robot_ayudan

Do you know any particular problem to solve?

  Robot_solucionando_problemas

To know

Conocer SaberDefinition:

To have information about something or someone.

Understand the truth from experience, practise or studies

Tener información sobre algo o alguien.

 Saber la verdad gracias a la experiencia, la práctica y el estudio.

Example:

I know the answer.

Conozco la respuesta.

Spanish word:

Saber o conocer

To think

Definition:

To have a particular opinion
Tener una opinión particular

Example:

Many people think robots are good for humans
Muchas personas piensan que los robots son buenos para los humanos

Spanish word:

Pensar u opinar

To solve

SolucionarDefinition:

Find a solution for a problem or difficulty.

Encontrar solución a una dificultad.

Example:

Ask for help if you need to solve something.

Pide ayuda si necesitas solucionar algo.

Spanish word:

Solucionar o arreglar

4. You are going to learn

Vocabulary related to robots and robotics.

How to develop collaborative work with partners with the same goal.

Reflect about one or more necessities of your school or school community and convince others to buy your product.

How to express the uses of your robot in front of your class and beyond (publishing it in an audio-video format in the school webpage or social media) by using the future structure “will/will not”.

How to manage digital media resources to share relevant information.

Contenido.

Lectura facilitada

Easy to read

Read

When you finish this task you will know:

Cuando termines esta tarea sabrás:

Vocabulary about robots and robotics.

Vocabulario sobre los robots y la robótica.

Robotics is about making robots.

La robótica se ocupa de hacer robots.

Work as a group to complete the final task.

Trabajar en grupo para completar la tarea final.

Create a robot that provides a service to your school.

Crear un robot que preste un servicio a tu colegio. 

Use "will / will not" to explain what your robot does.

Usar “will / will not” para explicar lo que hace tu robot.

Use digital resources to share information.

Usar recursos digitales para compartir información.

Apoyo visual

Objectives