STEM Labs
VEX EXP Activities
These activities offer more ways to engage with the VEX EXP Kit, providing simple one page exercises that blend STEM concepts with curricular content in fun and engaging ways.
They are designed to be easy to follow for independent student use, giving them great flexibility in terms of classroom implementation. Activities can be used as part of a teacher's lesson, as an extension activity, or as a scaffolding strategy to support differentiated learning.
Each one is designed with Step by Step instructions for students to complete the activity, as well as "Level Up" prompts for additional challenges, and "Pro Tips" to highlight techniques and concepts around building, and coding.
Click on one of the tiles below to access a VEX EXP Activity.
Engineering
Advanced Scavenger Hunt
Use the EXP Education Kit Poster and your Kit to learn how pieces work together.
Coding
At a Distance
Use the distance sensor to avoid hitting obstacles!
Coding
Basebot Driver
Navigate a city maze using the Controller. First, build the city, then drive in it!
Engineering
Can You Name That Part?
Play a game to find parts of the VEX EXP Kit!
Coding
Circumference Circle
Draw a circle using your BaseBot!
Coding
Code a Code
Code a secret message using the Brain screen!
Coding
Color Sensing
Use the Optical Sensor to travel from Buckyball to Buckyball!
Coding
Courier Clawbot
Create an autonomous delivery robot’s route.
Controller
Defend the Castle
Drive your Clawbot to build a wall and defend your castle!
Coding
Dodge it
Build a project to avoid objects in your path!
Coding
Drive Forward and Reverse
Autonomously move your robot forward and backwards
Controller
Driver Configurations
Test your robot driving skills with four different driving configurations!
Coding
Follow the Light
Drive your robot using a flashlight!
Controller
Forward, Lift, Reverse
Which direction is faster when moving an object?
Engineering
Get a Grip
This activity will help you test the grip of the different VEX EXP tires!
Engineering
Hang Out
Can you build a device that hangs out the largest distance off your desk?
Engineering
How Big Are Your Teeth?
Can you calculate the pitch of your gears and sprockets?
Coding
Hue Test
How does ambient light affect color detection with the Optical Sensor?
Coding
Level Up
Use a list to place rings on posts of different leveled heights!
Coding
Magic Movement
Use the Distance Sensor to magically move your BaseBot!
Controller
Navigate the Maze with Driver Control
Drive your BaseBot using the Controller to solve a maze.
Coding
Play Ball
Use comment blocks to organize running bases.
Coding
Protect the Castle
Protect the castle from intruders!
Engineering
Put a Ring on It
Explore arm designs to place rings on tall posts!
Coding
Rebound
Use your EXP Clawbot to play a fun scoring game.
Coding
Ring Drop
Decompose the challenge to plan your path for success!
Engineering
Ring Rescue
Use your design skills to create a contraption to rescue the Ring!
Coding
Robot Waiter
Your robot is training to be a waiter at a new restaurant in town.
Engineering
Rubber Band Car
Can you design and build a car powered only by a single rubber band?
Engineering
Scavenger Hunt
Use the EXP Education Kit Poster to learn more about your VEX EXP Kit and find all the pieces described.
Coding
Sensor Maze
Use the Optical Sensor to solve a maze!
Science
Solar System
Create a model of the solar system using your BaseBot!
Coding
Spin Your Wheels
Can you calculate how fast your wheel spins using measurements from a VEXcode EXP Project?
Coding
Square Dance
Code the BaseBot to drive in a square!
Coding
Stack Crasher Challenge
Code the BaseBot to knock down a stack of game pieces!
Engineering
Tallest Tower Challenge
Can you build a taller freestanding tower than your partner using the same 10 pieces?
Engineering
The Claw
Explore claw designs to move a ring on the Field!
Coding
The Wave
Get through to the other side without touching an obstacle!
Coding
Tic Tac Toe
Get three in a row!
Controller
Triple Transfer
How fast can you move three Buckyballs to a new location?