Autonomous Vehicle Research Project and CER Writing for STEM, Robotics, and AI
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Are you looking for independent research projects for your computer science or digital technology class? Maybe you want to incorporate more reading and writing in your STEM class? Introduce your students to real-world applications and emerging technology with these low-prep research projects. StudenPrice $11.00Original Price $13.00Save $2.00
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Artificial intelligence is a hot topic! Help your students learn about new technologies and the benefits and limitations with this autonomous car research project. Students will gather information from text and video sources. Then they will craft an argumentative essay using the CER format.
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The lesson meets science, reading, and writing standards. Students begin with gathering evidence from a video and an article. The sources introduce students to the controversy surrounding the safety of driverless cars. Then students identify claims on both sides of the argument and describe the evidence and reasons that support each claim. This information is compiled in an easy-to-use graphic organizer. Finally, students create their own claims, outline their ideas, and produce an essay to justify their position on the safety of autonomous vehicles.
The research project is independent and low-prep. The research project can be used for teacher-led lessons, but this resource also makes a great distance learning activity, cross-curricular project, STEM sub plan, holiday break packet, or extra credit assignment. Grab this activity today to save your planning and prep time, while knowing your students will be engaged and inspired while learning about autonomous vehicles!
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What’s included in the autonomous car research project?
- Detailed teacher notes to assist with facilitation and lesson planning
- Printable PDF, Easel, and Google versions of the student worksheets
- Embedded links to quality background research video clips and an article
- Video guide and annotation key to support students with gathering evidence
- Graphic organizers to support the CER scientific writing process
- Easy-to-use grading rubric and answer key
Materials needed:
- Digital or printable copies of the student worksheets
- A copy of the background research article or device with internet access to read on
- A teacher computer with internet access or student devices to watch the video clip
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What are other teachers saying?
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“I have found it challenging to come up with STEM projects for ELA. This one is great! Thank you so much!” - Andrea
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“Relevant topic, interesting to students and allowed them to work on claim, evidence and reasoning.” -Cindy
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How can the CER writing task be used in your classroom?
- Help your students understand new technology
- Extend robotics students learning about automated machines with real-world connections
- Use as a low-prep STEM or Science sub plan
- Assign a cross-curricular ELA and STEM project
- Practice scientific reading and writing with claim, evidence, reasoning (CER)
- Introduce real-world STEM disciplines and professions
- Develop 21st-century STEM skills, such as communication and critical thinking
- Assign extra credit and extension activities
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