Teacher Toolbox
Total approximate time to complete this Lab is 1 week. The 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
- Build Instructions
- The Complete Look of the Build
- Mastering Values
Concepts
- Add the whiteboard and marker attachment to the Workcell.
- Prepare for the Play section by charging batteries, checking port configurations, and recording mastering values.
Materials Needed
- V5 Workcell
- Build Instructions
- VEXcode V5
- Engineering Notebook
- Device to run VEXcode V5
- Micro-USB cable
- Seek Checklist
Resources
- Build Rubric
- Engineering Notebook Rubric (Individual Reflections)
- Collaboration Rubric
Play
Page(s)
- Movement Example
- Joint Movement
- Linear Movement
Concepts
- How does linear movement compare to joint movement?
- How can I use VEXcode V5 to move the arm mounted on the V5 Workcell?
Materials Needed
- V5 Workcell
- VEXcode V5
- Engineering Notebook
- Device to run VEXcode V5
- Micro-USB cable
- Dry-erase marker
Resources
- Engineering Notebook Rubric (Individual Reflections)
- Collaboration Rubric
Apply
Page(s)
- Controllers, Operating Systems, Motion Control, and Robot Dynamics
- How Industrial Robots Move
Concepts
- How does force acting on a robot affect its movement?
Materials Needed
Resources
- Engineering Notebook Rubric (Individual Reflections)
- Collaboration Rubric
Rethink
Page(s)
Concepts
- Draw additional points on the whiteboard using linear and joint movement.
Materials Needed
- V5 Workcell
- VEXcode V5
- Engineering Notebook
- Device to run VEXcode V5
- Micro-USB cable
- Dry-erase marker
Resources
- Engineering Notebook Rubric (Individual Reflections)
- Collaboration Rubric
Know
Page(s)
Concepts
Materials Needed
- Multiple Choice Questions
Resources
