To launch our first engineering unit, "Introduction to Robotics and Automation," we completed a class K-know, W-wonder, L-learn chart. Students also researched different robots using the "ROBOTS" app and created a Poppet sharing their information. Then as a class we studied the daVinci, a surgical robot.
Students also took time to explore the VEX iq robotics kits we will be using this year. We searched through all the parts to get familiar with the pieces. Students also worked with a partner to build a toy with one moving part. It was important to work through the criteria and constraints to complete this project. Then design teams created a video sharing their toy, how the constraints impacted their design, and one success their team had. Next, we will study inputs and outputs of an robotic system! Stay tuned...