Robotics (HCFC)

Robotics 1 - EXPLORER   
Robotics 2 - PROBE   
Robotics Helper's Guide - Robotics COACH   
Robotics and You CD   

Programming concepts are introduced using the RoboLab language. Youth learn what a robot is, how to build one and how to program the robot to use sensors to interact with its environment. Working collaboratively as members of a team, they make decisions and organize information to complete the activities.

This curriculum item may be obtained from:

National 4-H Council (4-H Mall)

More advanced topics in both programming and mechanics take shape in this second level book. Youth advance their programming techniques, use subroutines and variables to achieve more precise movements of their robots and build their own custom functions. Youth practice and develop creative thinking, decision making and leadership skills.

This curriculum item may be obtained from:

National 4-H Council (4-H Mall)

Robotics Coach is designed to provide helpers with additional group activities related to the life skills and robotics skills introduced in the youth guides. This guide provides the helper with activities to build teamwork and effective communication skills while expanding the youth’s knowledge of robotics.

This curriculum item may be obtained from:

National 4-H Council (4-H Mall)

Contains over a dozen step-by-step videos designed to teach ROBOLAB programming software. The CD includes information on real-world technologies such as robo-mowers, autonomous pesticide sprayers and automated harvesters. This resource will provide youth and the helpers with additional resources to complete the interactive activities in the Robotics activity guides.

This curriculum item may be obtained from:

National 4-H Council (4-H Mall)