Cross-Curricular Robots Thematic Unit Ideas

Are you looking for some Robots thematic unit ideas to use in your classroom?  Create a thematic unit about robots across all the curricular areas. 

From literature list to art projects, have your students explore the theme of robots.    Check this list to explore some wonderful Robots unit ideas that can be used with this exciting theme.   

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1. Robots Themed Literature Lists

A Robots thematic unit has so many wonderful choices for literature.  You could create a literature-based thematic unit based on one of the numerous Robots themed stories.  Here are just a few Robots books.

Robots Literature List

  • Robots, Robots Everywhere by Sue Fleiss
  • Blippy the Robot by Sonica Ellis
  • Help My Robots Are Loss In the City! By Webber Books
  • Your Very Own Robot by R. A. Montgomery
  • Robots by Melissa Stewart
  • The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
  • Robot, Go Bot by Dana Meachen Rau
  • The Robot Book by Heather Brown
  • I Love My Robot by Caroline Jayne Church
  • Even Robots Aren’t Perfect by Jan Thomas
  • Twinkle, Twinkle Robot Beep by Jeffrey Burton
  • That’s Not My Robot by Fionna Watt
  • Hello Robots by Joan Holub

2. Robots Language Arts Centers & Activities

There are numerous language arts centers and activities that can be used with a Robots thematic unit.  From classroom made books to phonic games students will enjoy the variety of centers and activities while learning about Robots.  Check out this list!

Robots Themed Language Arts Centers & Activities

  • Robots Writing Word Bank
  • “Our Robots” Classroom Book
  • “Robot Counting” Student Booklet
  • Robots Student Story
  • Robots Story Elements Graphic Organizers
  • Robots Beginning, Middle & Ending Story Graphic Organizers
  • Robots Sequence Story Retelling Graphic Organizers
  • Robots Beginning Sound Capital & Lowercase Match Games
  • Robots Make a Short Vowel Word Family Game
  • Robots Short Vowel Sounds Roll It! Read It!  Words & Sentences
  • Robots Rhyming Word Games
  • Robots Build a Word Game

3. Robots Mathematics Centers and Activities

Let us look at some Robots mathematics centers and activities that you could use with your students.  These activities could be used by lower elementary students, along with special education students depending on their skill level.  Try one of these Robots thematic unit math activities with your students!

Robots Themed Math Centers & Activities: 

  • Robots Counting Student Booklet
  • Robots Ten Frame Roll & Cover Game
  • Robots Number & Number Word Match Game
  • Robots Counting Games
  • Robots Number & Ten Frames Matching Game
  • Robots Roll & Cover Math Games
  • Robots Addition & Subtractions Facts Clip Game
  • Robots Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
  • Robots Build 2-Addend Addition & Subtractions Sentences with Ten Frames
  • Robots Build 3-Addend Addition & Subtraction Sentences
  • Robots 5 In a Row Math Game Cards: 2 & 3 Addends
  • Robots Roll & Bump Math Games: 2 & 3 Addends

4. Robots Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities

Robots are a great theme to do investigations in science and social studies.   There are several Robots activities that you can do with your students that promote learning in these areas. Here are some suggestions for you!

Robots Themed Science & Social Studies Centers & Activities

  • Robots Writing Word Bank
  • “Our Robots” Student Booklet
  • “Robots Can” Classroom Book
  • Robots vs People Venn Diagram
  • Robots Story
  • Gliding Robot
  • Robot Stacking
  • Foam Robots
  • History of Robots Reports
  • Robots in Our Homes

5. Robots Art & Technology Centers & Activities

Who does not love to see beautiful Robots art projects?  Students would love to create Robots themed art projects along with using technology to work on learning skills in this theme.  Look of these ideas for you!

Robots Themed Art & Technology Centers & Activities

  • Sponge Painted Shape Robots Ball Art Project
  • Robot Paper Tube Art Project
  • Play Dough Robots
  • Cupcake Liner Robots
  • Recycled Robots
  • Robots Letter & Sound Match BOOM & Task Cards
  • Robots Counting Google Slides
  • Robots Build a Word BOOM Cards
  • Robots Number & Ten Frame Match BOOM & Task Cards
  • Robots Patterns BOOM Cards

In summary, there are many engaging Robots thematic unit ideas.  You and your children can explore the units with books, centers, and activities. Whatever theme you choose, your students will have a wonderful time discovering the literature and activities you choose. 

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