March 9, 2008
Robotic Engineering
Pacing Guide of Main Units of Study
Introduction to Robotics.....................................................................................................1
Introduction to VEX Programming.....................................................................................1
Physics and Robotics.........................................................................................................2
Sensors .............................................................................................................................2
Arms and End Effectors.....................................................................................................2
Careers..............................................................................................................................3
Units of Study
Introduction to Robotics
Students will understand that using the robotic engineering design cycle creates an
efficient process for safely building robots.
Students will know:
• robotic terms and concepts.
• how to organize research in a notebook according to the engineering design
cycle.
• how to follow directions to construct a robot.
Students will be able to:
• apply robotic concept while safety building a robot.
• apply the knowledge gained in the engineering design cycle to troubleshoot robots.
Unit Assessment - By the end of this unit each student will:
• demonstrate how to control robots using radio control.
Introduction to VEX Programming
Students will understand that robots operate using computer programming to enhance
tasks.
Students will know:
• the difference between RC control and autonomous control.
• correct program flow.
• the main programming structures and components.
Students will be able to:
• load a program to the microcontroller.
• write pseudo code.
• create programs to make the robot move forward, backward, left and right.
Unit Assessment - By the end of this unit each student will:
• Make a BaseBot follow a complex path using programming in autonomous
mode
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Physics and Robotics
Students will understand that applying physics concepts improves the functionality of
robots being built.
Students will know:
• physics concepts.
• how to use motors as part of a robot
Students will be able to:
• apply physics concepts to change the functionality of robots.
• use motors to move a robot to a specific destination
Unit Assessment - By the end of this unit each student will:
• apply physics concepts to configure the BaseBot to pull a weighted sled.
Sensors
Students will understand that sensors are the input of a robot.
Students will know:
• the different types of sensors robots use.
• the difference between digital and analog sensors.
Students will be able to:
• attach sensors to their robot.
• create an autonomous sensor enabled robot.
Unit Assessment - By the end of this unit each student will:
• enhance a BaseBot with sensors so it can find and knock over a target
autonomously in a specified time period.
Arms and End Effectors
Students will understand that adding an arm and end effectors helps a robot become
more functional.
Students will know:
• how an arm and end effector function on a robot.
• that arms and end effectors have limitations.
Students will be able to:
• attach an arm and end effector to a robot.
• move items using an arm and end effector.
Unit Assessment - By the end of this unit each student will be able to use an arm and
end effector to retrieve an object.
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Careers
Students will understand different careers/applications in the field of robotics.
Students will know:
• different careers related to robotics.
• what robotics does for humanity.
• different applications of robotics.
Students will be able to:
• find quality information about robotics careers.
• explain how a robot functions to extend human capabilities
Unit Assessment - By the end of this unit each student will share a robotics
presentation to the class.
Priorities:
Scott:
Intro to Robotics
Physics and Robotics
Arms and End Effectors
Randy:
Intro to Programming
Sensors
Careers
