Common Core State Standard L.CCS.1/2/3/4 Grades 6-12: Video of a current news event is presented for discussion to encourage student participation, but also inspire the use of evidence to support logical claims using the main ideas of the video. Students must analyze background information provided about a current event, draw out the main ideas and key details, and review different opinions on the issue. Then, students should present their own claims using facts and analysis for support.
10/12/2026
Meet Iris: England’s new two-legged delivery robot
A two-legged robot is delivering parcels to homes in northern England in what courier company Evri says is the first trial of its kind in Europe. The robot, named Iris, is being tested on pavements, stairs and uneven ground, as well as getting in and out of delivery vans. Evri says the robot is designed to support couriers rather than replace them, handling part of the final leg of deliveries as demand for home delivery grows.
■Class discussion: Are you ready for robots or small aerial drones to deliver goods to your door? Do you worry that a robot or drone might damage packages or accidentally injure someone? Would you rather have a human deliver your package? Are you concerned that robots and artificial intelligence are replacing human workers? Are you more comfortable dealing with technology than your parents?
