Robotics

Robotics - Introduction to Robotics

This is a year long elective in which students will explore the Engineering Design Process and Computer Programming using Lego Mindstorms software.  The Lego Mindstorms programming software uses a programming language, based off of Javascript and C++, called Block Coding.  Following a course of increasing challenging activities the students will create autonomous robots that navigate through their surroundings, perform functions, create dynamic works of art and battle ready robots. 

Robotics 2 - Advanced Robotics

This is a year long elective in which the Robotics 1 is a prerequisite.  Student may skip Robotics if they have demonstrated advanced STEAM skills.  Students will expand on what they learned in Lego Mindstorms Programming with more advanced programming blocks by creating a robot for the FIRST LEGO League Competition.  This is a national competition in which the students work together to Research a real world problem, create a solution using the help of experts, present their solution to other members of the staff and community. The competition is held in the city of Orange and Legoland.  Students will also use 3D modeling software such as TinkerCad and SketchUp to design and create models to print out on our 3D printers.  Students will also have an opportunity to create city/industrial/product designs working along professionals in the fields from city planners to engineers to designers.  Students will be introduced to more advanced programming to create custom apps for phones/tablets and be introduced to Arduino microcontrollers and JAVA type programing code.