Reading Champion: Robots on the Farm: Independent Reading Orange 6 Non-fiction
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What’s inside...
This book is part of the Reading Champion series and explores how robots are revolutionizing farming by making it more efficient and sustainable. It is a non-fiction text that reports on the use of robots in farming, with simple sentence structures and supportive illustrations to encourage independent reading skills in children. The book is carefully graded to match a child's reading ability and includes engaging artwork and a reading activity to reinforce developing reading skills and encourage reading for pleasure.
Discussion points
How do you think robots help on a farm?
What are some tasks that robots can do better than humans?
Can you imagine a robot that would be helpful at our home? What would it do?
How do you feel about robots working alongside humans?
What do you think farmers would do with extra time if robots did a lot of the work?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use open-ended questions to encourage your child to think creatively and express their ideas.
Relate the discussion back to your child’s experiences or familiar situations to make the concepts more relatable.
Show genuine interest in your child’s responses to foster a more engaging and meaningful conversation.
Encourage your child to ask their own questions about robots and technology to cultivate curiosity.
Explore together more about robotics in agriculture through videos or online resources to deepen understanding and sustain interest.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embracing Technological Advancements
Explanation: This book showcases how robots are used on a farm to assist in various tasks, illustrating the integration of technology in everyday activities.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to be open to and curious about technological devices and innovations that they encounter in their daily lives. Understanding the role of technology in various professions can also guide their future career interests and choices.
Example Lesson: Understanding the Role of Collaboration
Explanation: As the robots work alongside the farmers, the book highlights the importance of teamwork between humans and machines, achieving tasks more efficiently.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this lesson by learning to cooperate with others in school projects or family chores, appreciating how collaborative efforts often yield better results.
Example Lesson: Developing Problem-Solving Skills
Explanation: Scenarios are presented where robots help solve problems on the farm, such as handling crops more effectively or managing farm resources.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think critically about solving problems they encounter, whether it's figuring out a puzzle or organizing their toys.
Example Lesson: Value of Hard Work and Innovation
Explanation: The book portrays robots as tools that help farmers work more efficiently, demonstrating how hard work, coupled with innovative thinking, leads to success.
Real-World Application: Children can be inspired to work diligently and think creatively in their tasks, understanding that these qualities are important for success in any field.