Grade 5
The Grade 5 Advanced Virtual Robotics course delves deeper into robotics with RoboSim, focusing on complex programming, sensor integration, and real-world applications. Students engage in advanced projects, enhancing their problem-solving, critical thinking, and innovative design skills, preparing them for future technological challenges.
Grade 5: Advanced Virtual Robotics
Level: Level 5 (11-12 years old)
Duration: One-year Curriculum / 40 Lessons
Course Overview:
Elevate your robotics skills with our Advanced Virtual Robotics course, leveraging RoboSim to delve into complex programming, sensor integration, and experimental inquiry. Designed for students with a basic understanding of virtual robotics, this course challenges them to apply and expand their knowledge through innovative projects and real-world applications.
Course Objectives:
Master advanced programming techniques and sensor utilization in virtual robotics.
Engage in experimental inquiry to understand robotics’ dynamics and physics.
Implement complex solutions to real-world problems using virtual robots.
Enhance critical thinking and creativity through robotics design and application.
Course Outline:
Quarter 1: Experimental Inquiry
Walking with Weight: Exploring balance and weight distribution.
Crash Test: Understanding the impact of forces and designing for safety.
Quarter 2: Smart Life Applications
Automatic Gates and Robot Cleaners: Integrating sensors for smart applications.
Reversing Radar: Delving into proximity sensing and automation.
Quarter 3: Military Technology and Maze Solving
Climb the Hill: Overcoming obstacles with design modifications.
Minesweeper Trolley: Implementing logic for area scanning and object detection.
Quarter 4: Super Track Challenges
Sharp Turns and Timing: Mastering control and speed for competitive tasks.
Capstone Design Project: Students conceptualize and develop a comprehensive robotics project, culminating in a presentation showcasing their advanced understanding and creativity in virtual robotics.
These curricula provide a structured yet exploratory approach to learning, ensuring students are both challenged and supported as they progress from basic to advanced virtual robotics concepts.
