8th Period - FIRST Robotics
FRC & VRC contest teams
8th Period
8th Period
FIRST Robotics class period consists of classes that are broad-based and designed to allow considerable flexibility in curriculum to supplement students learning in the field of applied engineering with FIRST Robotics as the central focus of the class. The course has the components of any rigorous scientific or engineering program of study from the problem identification, investigation design, data collection, data analysis, formulation, and presentation of the conclusions. These components are integrated with the career and technical education emphasis of helping students gain entry-level employment in high-skill, high-wage jobs and/or continue their education.
This is an extracurricular course where students work on teams to compete in FIRST Robotics contest (FRC).
FRC 2468 Team Appreciate students will be enrolled in the correct sequence of course and will participate on Team Appreciate for the season.
AVR(Drone robotics team) meets during the 8th period as well and will include all AVR students. Student will be placed in the appropriate sequence of course during this period.
iPad
Earbuds
Pen
Pencil
Westlake High School utilizes the Google Classroom platform to share classroom resources, many assignments, and assessment preparation materials to students. WHS students will receive a classroom code to access these materials, submit assignments, and track any missing work.