CS-STEM Curriculum
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Learn how to create structural components for a mobile robot
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Learn how components of a robot connect and transfer motion
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Learn how to plan, write, and debug code for a robot
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Learn how circuits and signals work in a robotic system
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Learn to program the VEX IQ in ROBOTC Graphical
Introduction to Programming provides a structured sequence of programming activities in real-world project-based contexts. The projects are designed to get students thinking about the patterns and structure of not just robotics, but also programming and problem-solving more generally. This curriculum includes videos, animations, and step-by-step lessons designed to help beginners learn behavior-based programming using the VEX IQ hardware and ROBOTC Graphical programming software.
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Learn to program the VEX EDR Cortex in ROBOTC Text
The VEX Cortex Video Trainer provides a structured sequence of programming activities. The activities are designed to get students thinking about the patterns and structure of not just robotics, but also programming and problem-solving more generally. This curriculum includes videos, animations, and step-by-step lessons designed to help beginners learn behavior-based programming using the VEX Cortex hardware and ROBOTC Text programming software.
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Learn to Program the LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 in EV3-G
Introduction to Programming provides a structured sequence of programming activities in real-world project-based contexts. The projects are designed to get students thinking about the patterns and structure of not just robotics, but also programming and problem-solving more generally. This curriculum includes videos, animations, and step-by-step lessons designed to help beginners learn behavior-based programming using the LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 hardware and EV3-G icon-based programming software.
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Electrical Foundations (through FRC)
As a member of a FIRST Robotics Competition team, you have built up a number of valuable technical skills. The SMART Electrical Foundations Micro-Certification, brought to you by FIRST and the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy, let you showcase these skills as part of a college application or resume, or simply let others know what you have accomplished through FIRST.
Electrical Foundations covers basic wiring and electrical tasks commonly performed by technicians on robotics systems.
To apply for yours:
- (Optional) Review the lesson materials to brush up and see what is covered in the units
- [REQUIRED] Upload photos of your work to your portfolio according to the prompts
- [REQUIRED] Obtain approval of your uploads by CMRA or a Certified Teacher**
- [REQUIRED] Take the online exam (60 min, multiple choice, passing = 70%)**

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