UCCRobotics - Junior High School

Innovate. Code. Compete. Collaborate.

The Junior High School Robotics Program challenges students to go beyond the basics and dive deeper into the world of robotics using the LEGO EV3 Mindstorms platform. This course is designed to strengthen students’ skills in coding, engineering, and creative problem-solving through real-world applications and collaborative projects.

Students will:

🔧 Design, build, and refine more complex robots using advanced LEGO components and sensors
💻 Write and debug programs to complete specific tasks and respond to changing environments
📊 Apply engineering and logical thinking in solving open-ended robotics challenges
🏆 Participate in friendly competitions and team-based missions to develop leadership and cooperation
🌐 Explore how robotics impacts various industries and imagine their role in the future of technology

This program encourages students to think critically, work as a team, and take their creativity to the next level — all while preparing them for high-level robotics competitions and future STEM pursuits.

Perfect for students with a basic background in robotics who are ready to level up their skills!

Grade 7

COURSE OUTLINE

DESCRIPTION:

In this course, we will take a deep dive into the exciting possibilities of robotics using the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 platform. This course is designed for students who have completed a previous robotics course or have basic experience with LEGO Mindstorms EV3. As students advance their knowledge and skills, they will embark on challenging and engaging projects that explore more complex robotics concepts, programming techniques, and problem-solving strategies.

Course Objectives:

Robotics Principles: Delve into advanced robotics principles, including kinematics, dynamics, and advanced sensor applications. Understand how robots can adapt to their environments and perform intricate tasks.
LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Mastery: Develop a comprehensive understanding of the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 system, becoming proficient in using its features, components, and advanced programming capabilities.
Advanced Robot Building: Engage in sophisticated robot-building exercises, constructing intricate mechanisms and exploring advanced engineering concepts to create robots capable of performing intricate tasks.
Advanced Programming Techniques: Expand programming knowledge by learning advanced programming techniques, loops, conditional statements, and algorithm optimization. Students will code complex behaviors and autonomous decision-making in their robots.
Sensor Integration: Explore advanced sensor integration techniques, combining multiple sensors to enable robots to gather more comprehensive data about their surroundings and make informed decisions.
Autonomous Navigation: Learn about autonomous navigation, including path planning and obstacle avoidance. Program robots to navigate through challenging environments and complete complex missions.
Robot Challenges: Participate in advanced robot competitions and challenges where students' creativity, problem-solving, and programming skills will be put to the test. These challenges will require strategic thinking and teamwork.
Introduction to Arduino: Transition to Arduino by learning the fundamentals of electronics and microcontroller programming. Explore the basics of Arduino boards, components, and the IDE. Build simple circuits and write basic sketches to control LEDs, sensors, and motors, laying the foundation for more advanced embedded systems development.

By the end of this course, Grade 6 students will possess an advanced skill set in robotics, programming, and problem-solving.

Grade 8

COURSE OBJECTIVES

DESCRIPTION:

This course introduces Grade 8 students to the fundamentals of robotics, engineering systems, and programming through hands-on activities using LEGO Mindstorms EV3 and Arduino platforms. The curriculum develops students' understanding of robotic mechanisms, electrical concepts, and microcontroller-based automation. Students explore how robots interact with their environments through sensors and motors, learn programming logic using block-based and text-based environments, and apply engineering design principles to build functional prototypes.

In the final quarter, students demonstrate their learning through the Science Investigatory Research Project (SIRP), where they design, build, and present an original robot-based solution aligned with sustainable development goals. The course encourages creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving, laying a strong foundation for future STEM studies.

Robotics Principles: Understand the definition, history, and societal role of robotics in the modern world. Visualize robotic logic and decision-making through flowcharts and structured algorithms.
LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Mastery: Develop a comprehensive understanding of the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 system, becoming proficient in using its features, components, and advanced programming capabilities.
Advanced Robot Building: Engage in sophisticated robot-building exercises, constructing intricate mechanisms and exploring advanced engineering concepts to create robots capable of performing intricate tasks.
Electronics and Circuit Fundamentals: Demonstrate safe handling of electronic components and multimeters in hands-on labs. Apply concepts such as Ohm’s Law and basic circuit analysis to robotics systems.
Integrated Robotic System Design: Analyze and manage power, sensor input, and motor output through logical programming. Combine mechanical and electrical systems into a cohesive robotics platform.
Research and Scientific Process: Conduct experiments, analyze data, and present findings in alignment with SIRP guidelines. Apply research methodology in investigating robotics-related problems.
Competition and Challenges: Participate in advanced robot competitions and challenges where students' creativity, problem-solving, and programming skills will be put to the test. These challenges will require strategic thinking and teamwork.
Arduino Programming and Physical Computing: Write and upload Arduino sketches to control LEDs, sensors, motors, and other components. Use Arduino microcontrollers to build simple electronic circuits and robotic behaviors.
Capstone Project Development (SIRP): Design, build, and present a functioning robot that addresses a real-world problem. Integrate programming, electronics, and engineering design in a meaningful final output.
Interdisciplinary and Real-World Application: Connect robotics with sustainable development goals (SDGs), automation, and innovation. Explore future careers in robotics, engineering, and applied sciences.

By the end of this course, Grade 8 students will possess an advanced skill set in robotics, programming, and problem-solving.

Grade 9

COURSE OBJECTIVES

DESCRIPTION:

This course introduces Grade 9 students to the fundamentals of robotics, engineering systems, and programming through hands-on activities using LEGO Mindstorms EV3 and Arduino platforms. The curriculum develops students' understanding of robotic mechanisms, electrical concepts, and microcontroller-based automation. Students explore how robots interact with their environments through sensors and motors, learn programming logic using block-based and text-based environments, and apply engineering design principles to build functional prototypes.

Robotics Principles: Understand the definition, history, and societal role of robotics in the modern world. Visualize robotic logic and decision-making through flowcharts and structured algorithms.
LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Mastery: Develop a comprehensive understanding of the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 system, becoming proficient in using its features, components, and advanced programming capabilities.
Advanced Robot Building: Engage in sophisticated robot-building exercises, constructing intricate mechanisms and exploring advanced engineering concepts to create robots capable of performing intricate tasks.
Electronics and Circuit Fundamentals: Demonstrate safe handling of electronic components and multimeters in hands-on labs. Apply concepts such as Ohm’s Law and basic circuit analysis to robotics systems.
Integrated Robotic System Design: Analyze and manage power, sensor input, and motor output through logical programming. Combine mechanical and electrical systems into a cohesive robotics platform.
Research and Scientific Process: Conduct experiments, analyze data, and present findings in alignment with SIRP guidelines. Apply research methodology in investigating robotics-related problems.
Competition and Challenges: Participate in advanced robot competitions and challenges where students' creativity, problem-solving, and programming skills will be put to the test. These challenges will require strategic thinking and teamwork.
Arduino Programming and Physical Computing: Write and upload Arduino sketches to control LEDs, sensors, motors, and other components. Use Arduino microcontrollers to build simple electronic circuits and robotic behaviors.
Capstone Project Development (SIRP): Design, build, and present a functioning robot that addresses a real-world problem. Integrate programming, electronics, and engineering design in a meaningful final output.
Interdisciplinary and Real-World Application: Connect robotics with sustainable development goals (SDGs), automation, and innovation. Explore future careers in robotics, engineering, and applied sciences.

By the end of this course, Grade 9 students will possess an advanced skill set in robotics, programming, and problem-solving.

Grade 10

COURSE OBJECTIVES

DESCRIPTION:

This course introduces Grade 10 students to the fundamentals of robotics, engineering systems, and programming through hands-on activities using LEGO Mindstorms EV3 and Arduino platforms. The curriculum develops students' understanding of robotic mechanisms, electrical concepts, and microcontroller-based automation. Students explore how robots interact with their environments through sensors and motors, learn programming logic using block-based and text-based environments, and apply engineering design principles to build functional prototypes.

Robotics Principles: Understand the definition, history, and societal role of robotics in the modern world. Visualize robotic logic and decision-making through flowcharts and structured algorithms.
LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Mastery: Develop a comprehensive understanding of the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 system, becoming proficient in using its features, components, and advanced programming capabilities.
Advanced Robot Building: Engage in sophisticated robot-building exercises, constructing intricate mechanisms and exploring advanced engineering concepts to create robots capable of performing intricate tasks.
Electronics and Circuit Fundamentals: Demonstrate safe handling of electronic components and multimeters in hands-on labs. Apply concepts such as Ohm’s Law and basic circuit analysis to robotics systems.
Integrated Robotic System Design: Analyze and manage power, sensor input, and motor output through logical programming. Combine mechanical and electrical systems into a cohesive robotics platform.
Research and Scientific Process: Conduct experiments, analyze data, and present findings in alignment with SIRP guidelines. Apply research methodology in investigating robotics-related problems.
Competition and Challenges: Participate in advanced robot competitions and challenges where students' creativity, problem-solving, and programming skills will be put to the test. These challenges will require strategic thinking and teamwork.
Arduino Programming and Physical Computing: Write and upload Arduino sketches to control LEDs, sensors, motors, and other components. Use Arduino microcontrollers to build simple electronic circuits and robotic behaviors.
Capstone Project Development (SIRP): Design, build, and present a functioning robot that addresses a real-world problem. Integrate programming, electronics, and engineering design in a meaningful final output.
Interdisciplinary and Real-World Application: Connect robotics with sustainable development goals (SDGs), automation, and innovation. Explore future careers in robotics, engineering, and applied sciences.

By the end of this course, Grade 10 students will possess an advanced skill set in robotics, programming, and problem-solving.

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