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Teacher Resources

Welcome to the VEX CTE Workcell Teacher Portal! Here you will find resources to support you as you prepare to teach with VEX CTE Workcell STEM Lab Units in your setting.

VEX CTE Workcell STEM Lab Units harness the motivation and excitement of industrial robotics in a classroom setting, enabling students to learn foundational concepts through hands-on and engaging activities.

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Engineering Notebooks

Throughout the CTE Workcell Courses students will use engineering notebooks to document their learning. Engineering notebooks are more than just a record of what students 'did' in class, they are a place where students can reflect, rethink, and revise their understanding throughout the course. Notebooks offer teachers a window into how students are making sense of course concepts, and are a powerful formative assessment tool. 

Watch this video to learn more about using engineering notebooks as a learning tool in your classroom. View the article to learn more about making the most of engineering notebooks with your students as you are teaching with the CTE Workcell.

Engineering Notebooks Article

Planning and Implementation

As you prepare to teach with VEX CTE Workcell, the following resources are provided to help you see how CTE Workcell STEM Lab Units can fit into your existing STEM curriculum, so you can plan effectively for your classroom needs.

Cumulative Pacing Guide

Check out our recommendations for pacing instruction based on the school calendar, the classroom schedule, and student learning needs.

Cumulative Pacing Guide

Standards Alignment

Not only can you see all of the standards that are aligned with VEX CTE Workcell STEM Lab Units, but you can also view where and how each of those standards is met in comprehensive documents for each course.

View Standards

Industry Alignment

CTE Workcell STEM Lab Units can be used to supplement instruction related to various industry certifications. View this sheet to see the alignment to industry standards and certifications including the Society for Manufacturing Engineers.

Industry Alignment

Master Materials List

Here is a list containing everything you need to implement the CTE Workcell STEM Lab Units into your school or classroom.

Master Materials List

Letter Home

The Letter Home can be shared with your classroom community to communicate what students are doing and learning through the CTE Workcell Course in the classroom, and how they can continue this learning at home. This Letter Home can also be personalized to meet your needs.

Letter Home - Introduction to 6-Axis Arm Course

Letter Home - Workcell Automation Course

Facilitating the CTE Workcell STEM Lab Units

View the Facilitation Guide to find support as you facilitate each of the CTE Workcell STEM Lab Units. An answer key for the Check Your Understanding Questions throughout the Units are also provided for reference while you complete the Unit with your students.

Introduction to the 6-Axis Arm Course:

Workcell Automation: