Ask the class, “What kinds of problems affect the world around us?”
Select student volunteers to call out a few example problems (e.g., physical disabilities, homelessness, obesity, natural disasters, lack of natural resources).
Work with the class to brainstorm similar real-world problems. List the problems on the whiteboard or poster paper.
Try to avoid smaller personal problems and urge students to consider more universal problems that stem from larger social or emotional injustices.
Do not judge ideas as good or bad at this time.
Once you've gotten all ideas written down, read them aloud.
Discuss possible accessories that students could design for Dash to help solve some of the identified problems.
Could Dash use a handle to help people with disabilities across the street?
Could Dash deliver snacks and food to people who are hungry?
Discuss how students could program Dash to demonstrate the accessory.
Could you use a function to have Dash raise the handle for people to grab?
Could you use a variable so that Dash knows when to go back and get more snacks?