Year 10 Robotics
10ROB Course DescriptionStudents 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.
NOTE: The main focus of this course is on coding, rather than design and build
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
Student-led project:
Students propose a project for a purpose they have chosen, then go onto to design, build and code the robot.
Term 4
Programming focus
Students will be introduced to programming in Python and HTML/CSS as part of the Digital Technologies curriculum. This will set them up for NCEA Level 1 Digital Technologies.
Pathway