Our Curriculum Path
Focus on Mechanical Design (15.5-18 Hours):
Unit B: Let’s Get Started (about 1 class)– Learn about VEX IQ, the Controller, and the Robot Brain
Unit B: Let’s Get Started (about 1 class)– Learn about VEX IQ, the Controller, and the Robot Brain
- The purpose of this unit is to introduce students to the VEX IQ platform hardware, Controller, Robot Brain, and to understand each item’s function.
- The purpose of this unit is to introduce students to a completely documented robot build, following the Clawbot IQ step-by-step instructions.
- The purpose of this unit is for students to learn about and apply knowledge of key concepts related to mechanical design.
- The purpose of this unit is for students to learn about robotic mechanisms, their design, and the corresponding math and science concepts.
- The purpose of this unit is for students to learn about Engineering and other STEM Careers.
- The purpose of this unit is for students to design and build a challenge-ready teleoperated robot for the Highrise Challenge (or similar teleoperated challenge designed by the teacher).
Teacher Notes:
- Vex IQ Legacy Curriculum
- Vex IQ STEM Labs Curriculum
- Tallest Tower - Earthquake Challenge
- Engineering Grabber
- M.A.D. Box
- Vex IQ Robotica Camp handbook
- Robot Builds
- Classroom Bundles (24 Vex robots super kits and 4 cube kits)
- Competition Add on kit