Hands-on Robotics & STEM Curriculum
Our curriculum spans Grades K-8, offering an engaging learning experience tailored to your needs. Whether you're a beginner or aiming to refine your skills, our programs are designed just for you.
Comprehensive Curriculum: Learn the fundamentals and advanced concepts of STEM & Robotics.
Experienced Instructors: Get guidance from industry professionals.
Latest Equipment: Work with the latest Robotics Technology.
Flexible Scheduling: Classes available for various age groups and skill levels.
Duration: The duration of each session varies depending on the program and the age group it targets. Typically, sessions range from 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Devices: Participants need a laptop or iPad; we provide the Robotics equipment for participation. No extra installations are required; all software is web-based and accessible with an internet connection.
Start your robotics journey with VEX 123, designed to introduce basic concepts in a fun and engaging way.
Progress to VEX GO, where you will dive deeper into building and coding with more advanced components.
Finally, explore VEX IQ, offering a perfect progression to empower you and build confidence as you tackle more complex robotics challenges.
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This course will guide you in integrating VEX 123 into your setting. By interacting with the 123 Robot, VEX Coder, and VEXcode 123, and completing activities and you'll grasp robotics fundamentals and key computer science principles.
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This course teaches you to utilize VEX GO. Through reading, building, engaging with VEXcode GO, and completing activities, you'll grasp robotics fundamentals and essential computer science principles.
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This course jumpstarts your journey with VEX IQ (2nd generation). Through hands-on activities with your IQ Kit, you'll gain practical experience. Additionally, you'll learn about strategies for VEX IQ Robotics Competitions.
VEX 123
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Dive into a thrilling adventure where you'll meet fascinating robots and discover their amazing abilities. Get ready to be captivated by stories that will ignite your imagination and fuel your excitement for the world of robotics!
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VEXcode 123 offers an intuitive programming language tailored to students' needs. Its block-based design ensures a quick and easy start, allowing students to focus on creativity and learning computer science concepts without struggling with the coding interface.
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VEX 123 Activities offer simple, one-page exercises infused with computer science concepts. Designed for independent student use, these activities provide "Play" instructions and "Challenge" prompts, perfect for extending learning.
VEX GO
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VEX GO block-based system enables students to effortlessly create projects using a simple drag-and-drop interface. Visual cues like shape, color, and label make block identification easy. With VEXcode GO, students can concentrate on creativity and learning computer science concepts, without getting bogged down in the coding interface.
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In this chapter, you'll start with your VEX GO Kit by building your first robot. Learn to charge the Battery, connect it to the Brain, build the Speed Build, update the Brain firmware, and connect to VEXcode GO for coding.
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Once your Build is finished, it's time to start maneuvering your robot. This chapter covers updating the Controller firmware, linking the Brain to the VEX GO Code for driving, exploring various driver configurations in the built-in Drive program, and hands-on testing to kickstart your robot driving experience!
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For the Disk Mover Challenge, the Robot is tasked with using the Electromagnet to pick up disks and transport them. To tackle this challenge, you'll employ nested loops and utilize blocks from the Drivetrain, Sensing, and Control categories in conjunction with the Electromagnet.
VEX IQ
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The Introduction to VEX IQ (2nd gen) interactive session will guide you through learning to build and code with VEX IQ. Get ready to use VEX IQ as you learn about the elements of a VEX IQ (2nd generation) Kit by completing hands-on activities and challenges.
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In this chapter, you'll start with your VEX IQ (2nd gen) Kit by building your first robot. Learn to charge the Battery, connect it to the Brain, build the Speed Build, update the Brain firmware, and connect to VEXcode IQ for coding.
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Once your Build is finished, it's time to start maneuvering your robot with the Controller. This chapter covers updating the Controller firmware, linking the Brain to the Controller for driving, exploring various driver configurations in the built-in Drive program, and hands-on testing to kickstart your robot driving experience!
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In this phase, the BaseBot evolves into the Clawbot with the addition of a claw. Once integrated, you'll master the Controller's operation to maneuver the robot's claw. Then, applying this knowledge, you'll navigate the Clawbot to relocate IQ Cubes across the Field.
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Now, it's competition time with Up and Over! This head-to-head driver-controlled challenge involves scoring points by maneuvering colored cubes over the barrier into your scoring zone. The robot with the highest score within the 60-second match duration emerges victorious!
