St John’s College (Hillcrest)
Year 10 Robotics
Course Description
Robotics
Students will design, build and program various types of robots, gaining a comprehensive understanding of their functions and applications in an increasingly automated world. Emphasis will be placed on both drag-and-drop programming and hand coding, providing students with a robust foundation in robotics, coding skills and engineering concepts.
There will also be elements of Electronics in the course, where students will learn about circuitry, enhancing their understanding of how hardware and software interact.
Through the course, students will have the opportunity to participate in competitions, allowing them to apply their knowledge and showcase their innovative solutions in real-world scenarios.
Whether they are beginners or have some prior experience, students will develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills essential for future technological endeavours.
Course Overview
Term 1
Introductory project:
Easy guided build to introduce students to physical kit components, mechanics of movement, and programming principles
Term 2
Competition build:
Designing, building and programming a student-chosen team project for the purpose of entering a competition
Term 3
Intermediate level project
Also the opportunity for students to attend and enter a robotics competition.
Term 4
Introduction to Electronics through basic projects where students create programs that are used to control hardware.
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