Robots and Coding in the Library by Rachel Fitzzaland https://padlet.com/9rjb/8vqps01b64vvcou6 Secondary 8-12 Platforms en-us 2021-11-11 04:30:14 UTC 2025-10-14 22:46:02 UTC hello@padlet.com Check out the links below to learn more about the FIRST Robotics Competition 9rjb https://padlet.com/9rjb/8vqps01b64vvcou6/wish/1883252242 “The varsity sport for the mind,” First Robotics Competition combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. Under strict rules, limited resources, and time limits, teams of 15 students or more are challenged to raise funds, design a team “brand,” hone teamwork skills, and build and program robots to perform prescribed tasks against a field of competitors. It’s as close to “real-world engineering” as a student can get. Volunteer professional mentors lend their time and talents to guide each team.  (FIRST Robotics Competition – FIRST Robotics Canada)  ]]> 2021-11-11 04:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/9rjb/8vqps01b64vvcou6/wish/1883252242 Watch About FIRST Robotics Competition 9rjb https://padlet.com/9rjb/8vqps01b64vvcou6/wish/1883252244 2021-11-11 04:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/9rjb/8vqps01b64vvcou6/wish/1883252244 Optional: Watch one team's season recap to see the design process and get a better understanding of what a top level FIRST robot can do. 9rjb https://padlet.com/9rjb/8vqps01b64vvcou6/wish/1883252246 2021-11-11 04:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/9rjb/8vqps01b64vvcou6/wish/1883252246 Check out the links below to learn more about VEX Robotics Competition 9rjb https://padlet.com/9rjb/8vqps01b64vvcou6/wish/1883252247 The VEX Robotics Competition is a large and fast-growing global robotics program with a strong, established presence in British Columbia.  Each year, an exciting engineering challenge is presented in the form of a game.  In small teams, students design, build, and program their robots and then compete against other robots in tournaments held all around the world.  

There are three leagues of VEX robotics competitions meant for different age groups and skill levels. We will be looking at VEX V5 which is geared towards middle and high school students. ]]> 2021-11-11 04:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/9rjb/8vqps01b64vvcou6/wish/1883252247 Watch Getting Started with VEX V5 9rjb https://padlet.com/9rjb/8vqps01b64vvcou6/wish/1883252249  ]]> 2021-11-11 04:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/9rjb/8vqps01b64vvcou6/wish/1883252249 Watch an overview of the VEX Robotics Competition 9rjb https://padlet.com/9rjb/8vqps01b64vvcou6/wish/1883252250 2021-11-11 04:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/9rjb/8vqps01b64vvcou6/wish/1883252250 Check out the links below to learn more about Ardinos 9rjb https://padlet.com/9rjb/8vqps01b64vvcou6/wish/1883252252 Arduino is an open-source electronics platform with easy-to-use hardware and software. It’s intended for artists, designers, inventors, and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments.  

Arduino consists of both a physical programmable circuit board and a piece of software that you can use to write and upload programs to the physical board.  

]]> 2021-11-11 04:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/9rjb/8vqps01b64vvcou6/wish/1883252252 Watch An Introduction to the Arduino 9rjb https://padlet.com/9rjb/8vqps01b64vvcou6/wish/1883252254 2021-11-11 04:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/9rjb/8vqps01b64vvcou6/wish/1883252254 Look through the tutorials available on the Arduino Project Hub 9rjb https://padlet.com/9rjb/8vqps01b64vvcou6/wish/1883252255 Just starting out? Specify an easy difficulty level at the top of the list to see projects that might be right for you.]]> 2021-11-11 04:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/9rjb/8vqps01b64vvcou6/wish/1883252255 Optional: Watch an overview of this year's engineering challenge. 9rjb https://padlet.com/9rjb/8vqps01b64vvcou6/wish/1884530894 2021-11-11 15:48:14 UTC https://padlet.com/9rjb/8vqps01b64vvcou6/wish/1884530894