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
  • 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.
Unit C: Your First Robot (about 16 classes) – Build and test Clawbot IQ
  • The purpose of this unit is to introduce students to a completely documented robot build, following the Clawbot IQ step-by-step instructions.
Unit F: Key Concepts (about 1 class) – Explore and apply science and math that engineers use
  • The purpose of this unit is for students to learn about and apply knowledge of key concepts related to mechanical design.
Unit G: Mechanisms (about 2 classes) – Motors, Gear Ratio, Drivetrains, Object Manipulation & more
  • The purpose of this unit is for students to learn about robotic mechanisms, their design, and the corresponding math and science concepts.
Unit A: It's your Future – What is STEM?
  • The purpose of this unit is for students to learn about Engineering and other STEM Careers.
Unit H: Highrise Challenge – Build a challenge-ready teleoperated robot
  • 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: PM Supplies