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Welcome to the 2018-19 School Year!
This year I will be teaching Robotics I, Robotics II and Design and Technology.
Robotics is an introductory class to robotics and engineering. We cover building, programming and engineering in a hands on competition setting. Students will be using the VEX IQ platform.
In Design and Technology we will be exploring the engineering design process, different building mediums, and various tools for building. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to use a 3d printer, cnc router, and various shop tools.
Robotics is an introductory class to robotics and engineering. We cover building, programming and engineering in a hands on competition setting. Students will be using the VEX IQ platform.
In Design and Technology we will be exploring the engineering design process, different building mediums, and various tools for building. Students will have the opportunity to learn how to use a 3d printer, cnc router, and various shop tools.
Robotics Opportunities- We have met twice to discuss Competition Robotics teams. If you are interested in participating, please see Mr. Dobinsky.
Competition
Vex IQ |
VEX EDR |
Students in 6th grade, or 7th grade students new to robotics are encouraged to form teams of 3 - 6 members and compete in Vex IQ competitions. More information about the program, including this year's challenge, will be posted during the third week of school.
Hill Country Middle School will host a Vex IQ tournament. Students who wish to participate on a Vex IQ team should attend the robotics competition meeting. Participants will need to submit a $50 activity fee. This fee includes:
Checks should be made payable to WESTA. |
Students with previous robotics experience in 7th and 8th grades are encouraged to participate in the VEX EDR robotics competition. More information about the program, including this year's challenge, can be found on the VEX Robotics site.
Hill Country Middle School and West Ridge Middle School will co-host a VEX tournament on January 31st at HCMS. Students who wish to participate on a VEX team should submit the $100 activity fee. This fee includes:
Checks should be made payable to WESTA. |
Students participating on a team, please make sure that you have completed and turned in this paperwork.
Hill Country Middle School Robotics is proud to work with the Westlake and Eanes Science and Technology Association (WESTA), and thanks them for their support.
You can learn more about this 501(c)(3) organization here. |