Teacher Robot Achieve 3000

Based on the article, which best replaces the question mark in the diagram above? Robots can give information, but they can't replace real doctors. Robots have already been used successfully in many factory jobs. In Japan, workers are needed, and robots have replaced most of them. In Japan, a human-like robot acted as teacher in a fifth- and sixth-grade class.

• Robots can give information, but they can't replace real doctors.

• Robots have already been used successfully in many factory jobs.

• In Japan, workers are needed, and robots have replaced most of them.

• In Japan, a human-like robot acted as teacher in a fifth- and sixth-grade class.

In what way is a robot teacher different from a human teacher?

• A human teacher can learn and show real emotions.

• A human teacher can take attendance by calling out names.

• A robot teacher can serve as a role model for students.

• A robot teacher can understand people and comfort them.

Which is the closest synonym for the word inspire?

• Frustrate

• Confuse

• Terrify

• Encourage

This article would be most useful to help a student write a paper on __________.

• The use of robots to help deliver mail and pick up packages

• The use of robots to manufacture automobiles and trucks

• The question of whether fifth- and sixth-graders can be taught to use robots

• The question of whether robots can be used to care for sick or older people

The article states: Arkin says that more study is needed before anyone completely relies on robots, particularly to care for children or older people. Which would be the closest synonym for the word relies?

• Depends

• Dumps

• Stumbles

• Prowls

Based on the article, which is most likely to happen?

• Hiroshi Kobayashi will place Saya in a childcare center.

• Hiroshi Kobayashi will place Saya in a home for older people.

• Hiroshi Kobayashi will try to make Saya understand humans.

• Hiroshi Kobayashi will try to test Saya in different kinds of jobs.

Which best summarizes the article?

• Ronald C. Arkin is a professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

• Many adults are able to remember one teacher who inspired them.

• Noel Sharkey, a robotics expert, believes that robots can give information to a student.

• Saya is a lifelike robot that was tested in a classroom in Japan.

The news article says all of the following except __________.

• People who do jobs like teaching must be able to talk with people.

• Japan has younger people to replace the older workers who will soon stop working.

• Some say that people who are sick need to be with others so they don't feel alone.

• Japan is already successfully using robots in many jobs.

Now that you have read the article, indicate whether you agree or disagree with this statement. Reflect Robots should be able to do most jobs that people can do. Agree Disagree Explain why you voted the way you did. Then read and respond to what others have to say.

Describe Saya and Baxter, the two robots discussed in the lesson. How are they similar to and different from humans? Support your answer with information from the lesson. Type your answer in the text box below.