Self-Driving Tractors                

OBJECTIVE

Students will:

• Discover how self-driving tractors use sensors and tools to help farmers.

• Explore how technology and automation improve farming efficiency.

• Simulate the role of engineers by designing and testing their own “robotic tractors.”

• Learn about jobs that support the design, programming, and maintenance of these machines.

FUTURE READY

On the Central Coast, agriculture is a key industry supporting local jobs and families. As farming evolves, new technologies like automation and AI are helping farmers work more efficiently and sustainably. This means future careers will combine hands-on work with problem-solving and technology—opening doors to high-skill opportunities right in students’ own community.

LESSON DURATION

45 minutes