VEX CTE Workcell Teacher Resources
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VEX CTE Workcell Cumulative Pacing Guide
A cumulative pacing guide for all VEX CTE Workcell STEM Labs.
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VEX CTE Workcell Activities
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VEX CTE Workcell STEM Lab Unit Courses
Course 1
Introduction to the 6-Axis Arm

- Grades
- Ages
- 9 Labs
Explore the fundamentals of robotic arms and industrial automation. Learn to set up and control the 6-Axis Robotic Arm using a Teach Pendant, and then code it to perform precise movements and tasks. Gain practical skills in robotics and automation through hands-on activities and coding challenges.
STEM Lab Essential Questions
Course 2
Workcell Automation

- Grades
- Ages
- 10 Labs
Building on the foundation of the Introduction to the 6-Axis Arm, this course continues through the setup and automation of a complete VEX CTE Workcell. Learn to integrate sensors, conveyors, and pneumatics, and master complex coding concepts to fully automate moving, sorting, and palletizing objects.
STEM Lab Essential Questions