Robotics POD 3-4

What is Robotics?

Robotics is a subject that teaches essential Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) topics through the operation of Robots.

A robot is a programmable machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically.

Robotics is increasingly taught in schools as an engaging way of developing key programming and coding skills that will help children succeed in a technology-driven world.

VEX GO

VEX GO is a construction system that teaches the fundamentals of STEM through fun, hands-on activities that help young students perceive coding and engineering in a fun and positive way! VEX GO involves the learners building the robot, coding the robot and debugging.

Introduction to VEX GO

Getting started with VEX GO

VEX GO STEM Labs has a huge amount of Teacher Resources for you to use. From activities to resources to Guides on how to teach with VEX GO robots.

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VEX GO STEM Labs

Lesson Ideas

VEX GO STEM Labs - Example Activity

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Coding VEX GO

Coding your VEX GO robot is done in VEXcode GO.

VEX code GO

There are tutorials for the kids to use to learn to code their VEX GO robot.

VEX GO Educators Guide

teach123.vex.com! has everything you will need to be an Expert VEX GO teacher!!

BeeBots

Bee-Bots is an exciting programmable floor robot for Early Years & Lower Primary. Its child friendly layout appeals to children and it is a perfect starting point for teaching control, directional language and programming to young children. This open-ended resource allows teachers to use the Bee-Bots as a tool to enhance learning in Literacy, Science & Numeracy through a multitude of activities.

Here is a folder of BeeBot Resources that we have used at CSNS before. They include a number of Maths activities and Maze challenges with a focus on introducing kids to Algorithms.

BeeBot Resources

Lesson Ideas

Introduction to the BeeBot

BeeBot Tips + Tricks

BeeBots + DT Concepts

VEX 123

VEX 123 is an interactive, programmable robot that takes Computer Science and Computational Thinking off of the screen and brings them to life.

Introduction to VEX 123

VEX 123 STEM Labs

VEX 123 STEM Labs has a huge amount of Teacher Resources for you to use. From activities to resources to Guides on how to teach with VEX 123 robots.

Click here to go to VEX 123 STEM Labs

Lesson Ideas

VEX 123 STEM Labs - Example Activity

Gnome in the Forest is an activity that combines Literacy and DT. The story and all of the activities are provided.

VEX 123 Educators Guide

teach123.vex.com! has everything you will need to be an Expert VEX 123 teacher!!

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