← Robots

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Name: Period: Date:

Movie: Robots

Directed by Chris Wedge | Blue Sky Studios (2005) | Rated PG | 91 minutes

There are two sides to this worksheet. Do both sides!

Part 1: Watch and Learn (answer while watching)

Circle the best answer.

1. Why does Rodney leave Rivet Town and travel to Robot City?

   • A) His family is moving there for his dad's new job
   • B) To show his invention to Bigweld and get a job at Bigweld Industries
   • C) To compete in a robot race
   • D) To buy spare parts for his dad

2. What does Rodney invent at the start of the movie?

   • A) A flying car
   • B) The Wonderbot, a little robot that helps wash dishes
   • C) A robot dog
   • D) A rocket ship

3. What does Ratchet stop making so that older robots are forced to buy expensive upgrades?

   • A) Oil
   • B) Spare parts
   • C) Batteries
   • D) Paint

4. Rodney's dad, Herb, works hard washing dishes at a job he doesn't love, but he still encourages Rodney to leave home and chase his dream. Why does Herb do this?

   • A) He wants Rodney to send money home
   • B) He is tired of Rodney's inventions breaking things
   • C) He gave up on his own dream and doesn't want Rodney to live with that same regret
   • D) Rodney's mom told him to

5. Ratchet's slogan is "Why be you when you can be new?" What is this message really trying to make robots believe?

   • A) That everyone deserves to be treated fairly
   • B) That they are only good enough if they buy the newest upgrades
   • C) That old robots are the smartest robots
   • D) That robots should repair each other for free

Part 2: Think About Character

6. Not Giving Up: Rodney gets turned away many times. Pick one time he could have quit. What did he do instead?

7. Who Gets Left Behind: Ratchet calls old robots "outmodes" and says they are worthless. How does the movie show they still matter? Have you seen an ad that tried to make you want something new?

8. See a Need, Fill a Need: Rodney fixes broken robots, even when they can't pay. Name one need at our school or in our town. How could a kid your age help?

9. Fender's Budget: Fender earns 100 bolts a week. Mark each item Need or Want.

   Item	Cost (bolts)	Need or Want?
   Oil and fuel	25
   Rent	30
   Spare part for his arm	20
   Shiny chrome upgrade	60
   Movie night with friends	10

   a) Add up the needs. How much is left?

   b) Can Fender buy the upgrade this week? How could he save up for it?

10. Personal Connection: Which character are you most like? Why? (Rodney, Fender, Piper, Cappy, Bigweld, Herb, Aunt Fanny, or another character)