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Read the Wonders (McGraw Hill) reader called What About Robots? Do not go past page 18
Read the Wonders (McGraw Hill) reader called What About Robots? Do not go past page 18
Question 1
1.
Reread pages 2 and 3: Based on the details in the first paragraph on page 2, how do you think the author would define the word
technology
?
machines or equipment that do jobs for humans.
machines or equipment that do work.
machines or equipment that transports us.
machines or equipment to help us communicate.
Question 2
2.
What are the main points of view presented on page 3?
Some people believe robots are harmful to society and others believe people will become too dependent on the robots and robots might take their jobs.
Some people believe robots are useful to society and others believe people will become too dependent on the robots and robots might take their jobs.
Some people believe robots are useful to society and others believe robots will be useless to people.
Some people believe robots will become dangerous to people and others believe people will become too dependent on the robots and robots might take their jobs.
Question 3
3.
The author presents different points of view about robots. Sort the points of view under the correct category.
Positive effects of Robots
Question 4
4.
Look at the bulleted list on page 8. What is the author using the list on page 8 to describe?
the reasons robots save companies money
the reasons robots cost companies money
the reasons companies don't use robots
the location of robots
Question 5
5.
What is one conclusion that you can draw from the pie chart on page 9?
Europe leads the world in robot use.
Europe has the least amount of robots
North/South America have the most robots.
Asia and Australia have the most robots.
Question 6
6.
Reread the sidebar on page 13. What opposing points of view does the author present in the sidebar on page 13?
whether robots are good/bad for the environment.
the positive and negative reactions to robotic nursing assistants.
how robots can do dangerous jobs.
how the robots are performing complex operations
Question 7
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Question 8
8.
What do you think the author's personal point of view is?
The author's tone is negative towards using robots because they author thinks robots will take the place of humans.
The author's tone is neutral. The author doesn't have a positive or negative view of robots.
The author favors robots because the tone is friendly and discusses the future of robots and how they can be helpful.
The author thinks that robots will not be helpful in the future.
Question 9
9.
What are some of the positive and negative effects of using robots? Use text evidence to support your response.
many people see robots as useful
Some believe people might become too dependent on robots.
Robots could take away jobs of humans.
Robots can do dangerous jobs that humans are not able to do.
Robots can be used during disasters, to clean up chemical spills, to defuse bombs, and to travel into space.
Robots don't get tired and make mistakes.
Robots don't get bored of doing the same task over and over.
Some people are frightened of robots.
Some people believe robots could make errors when giving out medication.
Some people feel that robots are damaging the environment.
Robots can be very helpful to the environment.
Negative effects of Robots
Reread pages 10-13. You will read about 3 different types of robots. Put the descriptions under the correct type of robot.
A robot that searches dangerous areas to help rescuers analyze the situation.
A robot that can carry food or medicine to survivors who are trapped.
A robot that can drag survivors out of the wreckage after a disaster.
A robot that can explore a planet's surface.
A robot that can pick up samples from a planet's surface.
The robot does not need to breathe, eat or keep warm so they can go to places in space that humans are not able to go.
A robot that can be used for complex operations.
A robot that is more precise than a human surgeon.
A robot that can make a smaller cut in a patient.
A robot that delivers food to patients.
A robot that can dispense medicine.
A robot that can reduce the risk of spreading diseases and free up nurses to do other jobs.
Robotic Scout
Robotic Astronaut
Surgical Robot
Robotic Nursing Assistant