I Grow, the Robot Doesn't

Me with (Smart) Objects

3-4 years

10 min

Learning goal :

Learning to differentiate a human being from an "intelligent" machine

Pedagogical Intention :

Identify biological differences

Target skills :

Understanding growth as a property of living things.

Materials :

Height chart or tape measure + robot figurine

Detailed Procedure :

1. The teacher measures a volunteer child using a height chart. 2. They mark the height and explain: "You grow every year." 3. They show the robot and check its size. 4. They say: "The robot doesn't grow because it is not alive."

Progress Indicators

The child explains that the robot does not grow because it is not alive.

Research Foundations

Piaget – classification