CERCA Slides by Grade
Grade 3: My Grandmother's Robot
Should robots be used to take care of the elderly? (CCSS.RI.3.1–4, CCSS.W.3.4)
Grade 4: The Amish
Will new technology change the Amish way of life? (CCSS.RI.4.2; CCSS.W.4.1)
Grade 5: Robotic Seals
Should there be limits on using ‘carebots’ to care for humans? (CCSS.RI.5.1–8; CCSS.W.5.1–4)
Grade 6: A Double-Edged Sword: The Automation of the Factory
Do the pros of factory automation outweigh the cons? (CCSS.RI.6.1–8; CCSS.W.6.1)
Grade 7: Robotic Fish Are This Invasive Species’ ‘Worst Nightmare’
Are robotic fish a good solution to fighting invasive species? (CCSS.RI.7.1–4, CCSS.W.7.1)
Grade 8: Send in the Clones
Are ethical concerns about the use of artificial intelligence to clone human voices valid? Why or why not? (CCSS.RI.8.1–6)
Grade 9: Medical Robots
Should robots play a role in the delivery of healthcare? (CCSS.RL.9-10.6)
Grade 10: How to Make A.I. That’s Good for People
Should there be rules regarding A.I. development to ensure that A.I. is good for all humans? (CCSS.RI.9-10.4; CCSS.W.9-10.4)
Grade 11: Preventing Mass Extinction in the Ocean
Does the author make a convincing case for the use of emerging technologies and eco-engineering solutions to protect the world’s oceans? (CCSS.RI.11-12.6; CCSS.W.11-12.1)
Grade 12: A Will to Survive
Should scientists engineer robots with feelings? (CCSS.RI.11-12.4; CCSS.W.11-12.1)
