Unit 1: Robot Helpers
Where can people use helper robots?
In hospitals and in homes
What is volunteering?
Freely giving your time to strangers.
What is my favorite number?
10
Why did doctors have to cut off terry's right leg?
He has cancer.
Why did Vinny grow his hair?
What does a variety of helper robots mean?
Many different types
How long does it take to volunteer?
A few extra hours
What is my last name?
OBrien
Where is Terry from?
Canada
Why did the other kids criticize Vinny?
His long hair looked strange.
What can robots help people do?
Walk, talk, care for the elderly.
What is a stranger?
Someone you don't know
How many sisters do I have? Bonus points if you remember their names!
2- Courtney and Allie
What does in memory of mean?
Made or done to honor someone who has died.
How long did Vinny grow his hair for?
Two years
What is a challenge? Can you give an example of something that is challenging?
Something difficult
Give two examples of how you can volunteer
Reading to the elderly, putting away food in a crisis center, organizing books in a library.
What is my dog's name?
Kensington or Kenz
Why did Terry Fox run across Canada?
To raise money for cancer research.
What happened after Vinny donated his hair?
He got a rare bone cancer
If you could create your own robot, what would it help you do?
TBD.
Why is volunteering challenging?
You must meet and talk to people you don't know and learn new skills
Where have I traveled to?
Paris, London, Macau, Bahamas, Hawaii, Hong Kong!
How much has the Marathon of Hope raised so far?
More than $400 million
Now that Vinny is healthy again, what does he help do?
Raise money for childhood cancers.