Introduction to Robotics

• What is a robot?
• How robots are used in the world
• Basic parts of a robot: sensors, motors, and controllers

Getting Started with Robotics Kits

• Introduction to robotics kits (e.g., LEGO Mindstorms, VEX Robotics)
• Understanding the parts in the kit: motors, sensors, and control blocks
• Safety rules when building robots

Learning How Robots Move

• Understanding how motors and gears work
• Programming the robot to move forward, backward, and turn
• Simple movement tasks

Introduction to Programming

• Basic programming concepts: commands, loops, and actions
• Using simple block-based coding software (e.g., Scratch, LEGO Mindstorms)
• Programming the robot to follow instructions

Understanding Sensors

• What are sensors and how do they help robots “see” and “feel”?
• Programming robots to react to sensors, like stopping when they hit something
• Using sensors like touch and distance sensors to interact with the world

Problem-Solving with Robots

• How to create step-by-step instructions (algorithms) for a robot
• Programming robots to solve fun challenges, like navigating a maze or picking up objects
• Working in teams to solve robot challenges

Building a Purposeful Robot

• Thinking about problems robots can solve (like sorting items or following a line)
• Designing and building a robot for a specific task
• Programming your robot to complete the task

Showcase and Fun Challenges

• Presenting the robot projects built by kids
• Fun competitions or challenges to test robot skills
• Exploring ways to improve robots and their functions