Parent Guide > A Slick Little Robot

This week in class, we’re reading "A Slick Little Robot" by Harry T. Roman.

In the informational text "A Slick Little Robot," Harry T. Roman discusses how he helped design a mobile robot named OTIS.

As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Technology, Progress & Industry as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :

"What are the costs and benefits of technology?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this informational text at home:
  • What was "A Slick Little Robot" about?
  • What did you learn about Technology, Progress & Industry?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'Robots helping search-and-rescue teams save lives '
  • 'A Brief History of Robotics '