7th/8th Grade Information

Intro

• What are VEX robotics competitions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMtYzm__hzE

• This year’s game/challenge (changes each year) https://www.vexrobotics.com/v5/competition

• We use VEX EDR, V5, C++ https://www.vexrobotics.com/vexedr/competition/

Gateway to Engineering 8 Elective Class

• Students interested in the robotics team must elect to take the Gateway8 class to learn the necessary skills in robotics and programming. Students selected for the team will be placed into a yearlong Gateway class.

Talon Time (Homeroom)

• The approximately 20 students selected for the team will be in Talon Time with either Mr. Haney or Miss Campisi.

• During Talon Time, we will extend the materials learned in class. The current 8th grade students love this! Students work on their robot for 30-45 minutes every morning which makes a big difference when it comes time to compete.

Student Time Commitment

• Students will attend Robotics Summer Camp -  Mon 8/5, Tues 8/6, & Wed 8/7 (8:30 AM-12:30 PM all three days)

• Talon Time - all school year

• Early October through early March

  • Weekly: After-school meetings w/teachers (1-2 hours, once per week) typically on Thursday’s 2:30-4:15 but may change to other days for schedule conflicts. An additional day may be added if students need more time to progress.

  • Varies: Individual team meetings (1-2 meetings per week after school, evenings, or weekends. Individual teams determine when, where, & how long).

  • Competitions: 4 to 5, typically on Saturdays, late December through early March

  • Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-6dzRxAK8iAiJApTH1BTwA