Clawbot with Controller Preview
- 8-15 years old
- 45 min - 2hrs, 50 min
- Intermediate

Description
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Students will program the VEX Controller to direct the Clawbot IQ through several engaging challenges using the concept of loops.
Key Concepts
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How to create, download and run a program
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How to save a program
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Program using events and loops
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Pairing the Controller to a VEX IQ Brain
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How to model with mathematics
Objectives
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Build a VEX IQ Clawbot and configure the Sensors.
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Pair the Controller to a VEX IQ Brain.
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Download the correct project template.
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Describe the purpose of a loop in programming.
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Create event based programs.
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Explore programming blocks used to program the Controller in Tank Mode and test student created programs.
Materials needed
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VEX IQ Super Kit
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VEXcode IQ
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Engineering Notebook
Facilitation Notes
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Teacher support, discussion questions, tips, and student assessment are all organized in the STEM lab to give the teacher a successful engagement.
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VEXcode IQ and VEX OS should be downloaded to each student device that will be used for programming the Clawbot.
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Students should become familiar with the various kit pieces before beginning to build the Clawbot. Each Superkit contains a poster containing relative size representations of all the pieces contained in the Kit. Visit posters.vex.com to access all VEX classroom posters.
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Batteries should be charged for both the Brain and Controller prior to the start of the STEM lab.
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VEXcode IQ offers several online tutorials to assist students who may have missed instruction or would like to review.
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An engineering notebook can be as simple as lined paper within a folder or binder. The notebook shown is a more sophisticated example that is available through VEX.
Further Your Learning
Educational Standards
Standards for Technological Literacy (STL)
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2.M
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2.N
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9.F
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9.G
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9.H
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11.K
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11.L
Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA)
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Grades 3-5
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1B-CS-02
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1B-CS-03
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1B-AP-08
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1B-AP-09
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1B-AP-10
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1B-AP-11
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1B-AP-12
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1B-AP-16
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Grades 6-8
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2-CS-02
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2-AP-13
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2-AP-14
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2-AP-15
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2-AP-16
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2-AP-17
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2-AP-18
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2-AP-19
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Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
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Grade 3-5
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3-5 ETS 1-1
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3-5 ETS 1-2
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3-5 ETS 1-3
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Middle School
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MS-ETS1-2
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MS-ETS1-4
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Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
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Grades 3-5
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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.OA.A.1
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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.OA.A.3
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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.OA.C.7
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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.MD.A.1
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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.MD.A.2
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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.OA.A.1
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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.OA.A.2
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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.OA.C.5
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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.OA.A.1
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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.MD.B.2
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Middle School
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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.EE.A.1
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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.EE.A.1
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WHST.6-8.4
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RST.6-8.3
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CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP4
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Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
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111.26.b.1
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111.26.b.12
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126.16.c.6
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126.16.c.4
Florida State Standards (CPALMS)
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SC.68.CS-CS.2.13
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SC.68.CS-CS.2.14
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SC.68.CS-CS.2.2
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MAFS.5.MD.1
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MAFS.5.MD.2
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MAFS.5.MD.3
Indiana Academic Standards (IAS)
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SC.68.CS-CC.1.3
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SC.68.CS-CS.1.1
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SC.68.CS-CS.1.3
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SC.68.CS-CS.1.4
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SC.68.CS-CS.2.10
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SC.68.CS-CS.2.11
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SC.68.CS-CS.2.12
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SC.68.CS-CS.2.13
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SC.68.CS-CS.2.14
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SC.68.CS-CS.2.2
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MA.5.M.1
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MA.5.M.3
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MA.5.DS.1
Australian Standards