Eighth grade STEM building robots

Eighth grade students are diving into robotics by assembling the Basebot build for their VEX IQ robots. This hands-on project kicks off an exciting station that will challenge students to integrate sensors and coding into their designs.

Once the Basebots are complete, students will enhance their robots by attaching various sensors and engaging in two dynamic activities.

  • Team Freeze Tag Competition: Students equip their robots with a bumper sensor that freezes the bot when tagged by another team's robot—a fun and strategic way to explore sensor functionality.
  • ‘Capture the Cube’ Challenge: Students design and attach a claw mechanism to their robots, which can be manually controlled using the robot's controller. The challenge doesn't stop there—students will plan pseudocode and program their robots to autonomously navigate a path and pick up blocks in a specific pattern.

These activities not only promote teamwork and problem-solving but also encourage students to think critically as they apply coding and engineering skills to real-world challenges. Stay tuned for updates as these creative builders bring their robots to life!