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Program Overiew
Program Overiew
This page contains 6 Project-Based Units and Project Resources designed to introduce the core concepts of engineering and robotics to students in grades 4 and up. The Units are recommended be taught sequentially as the concepts build off of each other, however up to the teacher's discretion to lengthen or shorten each Unit depending on class length.
The teacher will introduce lesson notes to the students, introducing the core engineering and robotics concepts. In some Units, students may complete a hands-on Classwork assignment first to understand how to apply the lesson to their build. Each Unit culminates in a Project in which students will use their knowledge from the lessons and apply it to their designs.
Targeted Grade Levels:
Targeted Grade Levels:
Grades 4 and up.
Pacing & Duration:
Pacing & Duration:
This curriculum is designed to span approximately one semester to a full school year. Final pacing is left to the teacher’s discretion. Educators may allocate additional time for students to revisit and refine their projects through multiple design iterations.
Robotics Platform:
Robotics Platform:
Lessons are built with the VEX IQ robotics system in mind. However, teachers are welcome to adapt them for any robotics platform that includes:
Structural building components
Gear systems
Remote driving capabilities
A programmable controller
Student Team Structure:
Student Team Structure:
Students should work in pairs (groups of 2). Teachers may rotate team members between units to encourage collaboration and peer learning.
Standards Explained:
Standards Explained:
The Standards listed in each Unit are aligned with Common Core Math, Next Generation Science Standards, and Computer Science Teachers Association for Grades 3-5 and Middle School.
As mentioned above, these Units and Projects can be implemented in a high school classroom and can be adapted to address NGSS Engineering High School Standards by introducing real-world problems for students to solve using robotics.
6 Project-Based Units and Project Resources
6 Project-Based Units and Project Resources
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