Teacher Toolbox
Total approximate time to complete this Lab is 1 week. This time estimate is based on 3-4 hours of class time per week. Time needed to complete the Lab can vary depending on your educational environment.
The pacing guide for each STEM Lab provides step-by-step instructions on What, How, and When to teach. STEM Lab pacing guides preview the concepts that are taught in each section (Seek, Play, Apply, Rethink, Know) of the STEM Lab, relates the resources that teachers can use to teach those concepts, and identifies all of the materials that are needed.
The individual STEM Lab pacing guide contains valuable information below:
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Section
- Identifies the section of the SPARK sequence.
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Page(s)
- Lists the page titles included in that section of the SPARK sequence.
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Concepts
- Lists the themes that surround the STEM Lab.
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Materials Needed
- Lists the materials that are essential to completing the STEM lab.
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Resources
- Provides the linked content and resources needed by the teacher to complete the lessons and activities.
Seek
Page(s)
- Introduction Video
- The Complete Look of the Build
- Mastering Values
Concepts
- Prepare for the Play section by charging batteries, checking port configurations, and recording mastering values.
Materials Needed
- V5 Workcell
- VEXcode V5
- Device to run VEXcode V5
- Micro-USB cable
- Engineering Notebook
- Seek Checklist
Resources
- Build Rubric
- Engineering Notebook Rubric (Individual Reflections)
- Collaboration Rubric
Play
Page(s)
- Manual Movements Example
- Observing the x, y, and z-axes
- Measuring Coordinates
Concepts
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That the arm of the Workcell moves in 3D space (x, y, z).
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The connection between the values from the 'Manual Movements' example project and the current position of the arm in 3D space.
Materials Needed
- V5 Workcell
- VEXcode V5
- Device to run VEXcode V5
- Micro-USB cable
- Engineering Notebook
- Measuring Device
- Play Checklist
Resources
- Engineering Notebook Rubric (Individual Reflections)
- Collaboration Rubric
Apply
Page(s)
- Robot Configurations
- Actuators in Everyday Objects and Industrial Robotics
- Driving an Acuator
Concepts
- The six major types of Robot Configurations.
- What are Hydraulics and Pneumatics?
- What is a direct and indirect drive?
Materials Needed
Resources
- Engineering Notebook Rubric (Individual Reflections)
- Collaboration Rubric
Rethink
Page(s)
- Challenge (Find Four Locations)
Concepts
- Manually move the arm mounted on the V5 Workcell to the four locations identified.
Materials Needed
- V5 Workcell
- VEXcode V5
- Device to run VEXcode V5
- Micro-USB cable
- Engineering Notebook
- Measuring Device
Resources
- Engineering Notebook Rubric (Individual Reflections)
- Collaboration Rubric
Know
Page(s)
Concepts
Materials Needed
- Multiple Choice Questions
Resources
