Infection Detection and Robotics Activities

Shari Dreiberg, a fifth-grade teacher at Wahpeton Public Schools, discusses two programs she taught: Robotics and Automation, and Infection Detection, through Project Lead the Way. The robotics course involved students building robots to solve a problem inspired by the 2011 Japan tsunami. The Infection Detection course focused on understanding germs and tracking disease spread, starting with a hand-washing activity and culminating in a 'Clue'-like game to identify patient zero. Both courses emphasized teamwork, problem-solving, and introduced students to potential career paths.

What are the two programs taught by Shari Dreiberg?

• Physics and Biology

• Mathematics and Robotics

• Robotics and Automation, and Infection Detection

• Robotics and Chemistry

What historical event is used as a problem-solving task in the robotics program?

• Mount St. Helens Eruption

• 2011 Japan Tsunami

• Chernobyl Disaster

• Hurricane Katrina

What is the main goal of the robotics task related to the nuclear power plant?

• To simulate a tsunami

• To create a new type of robot

• To build a new power plant

• To remove hazardous waste

How are the students grouped for the robotics task?

• Individually

• In pairs

• In groups of three or four

• In groups of five

What activity starts the infection detection program?

• A lecture on germs

• A hand-washing activity

• A visit to a hospital

• A video on infections

What tool is used to check the cleanliness of hands in the infection detection program?

• A microscope

• A thermometer

• A magnifying glass

• A black light

What is the main challenge in the infection detection activity?

• Identifying patient zero

• Creating a vaccine

• Designing a new soap

• Building a hospital

What skill is emphasized through the infection detection activity?

• Artistic skills

• Physical fitness

• Problem-solving and teamwork

• Mathematical calculations

What educational benefit does the infection detection program provide?

• Understanding of robotics

• Insight into medical field opportunities

• Skills in computer programming

• Knowledge of historical events

What was the outcome for students who participated in the infection detection program?

• They built a robot

• They gained a new perspective on job opportunities

• They traveled to Japan

• They became doctors