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Funny robot : Jon, the humorist robot

S1 (extra) E20
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2019

Jon is a comedy robot that has just finished his first tour. Naomi Fitter, a professor at Oregon State University's School of Engineering, created the joke robot.

Levels:
Elementary Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
Subjects:
Science and technology Structures and Mechanisms
Skills:
Creativity Innovation Critical Thinking
Themes:
STEAM
French level:
A2: Waystage B1: Threshold
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2 min 3 s
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E20 : Funny robot : Jon, the humorist robot

2 min 18 s
Jon is a comedy robot that has just finished his first tour. Naomi Fitter, a professor at Oregon State University's School of Engineering, created the joke robot.
    Levels:
    Elementary Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
    Subjects:
    Science and technology Structures and Mechanisms
    Skills:
    Creativity Innovation Critical Thinking
    Themes:
    STEAM
    French level:
    A2: Waystage B1: Threshold