Robotics at Woodstock
Welcome to the robotics class documentation for Woodstock Union High School Middle School. This course provides a hands-on introduction to robotics, programming, and engineering concepts through practical projects.
Table of Contents
Course Overview
This robotics course is designed to give students practical experience with:
- Programming: Learn to control robots through code
- Electronics: Understand sensors, motors, and circuits
- Mechanical Design: Build and modify robot mechanisms
- Problem Solving: Tackle real-world engineering challenges
Learning Path
Our curriculum follows a progressive structure:
- Fundamentals - Basic concepts and tools
- Introductory Projects - Simple robots and mechanisms
- Challenge Projects - More complex competitions and builds
Quick Links
📋 Course Materials
🎯 Current Projects
Course Units
The course is organized into the following units, designed to build skills progressively:
🔧 Fundamentals
- Electronics Basics - Circuits, sensors, and components
- Programming Foundations - Control structures and logic
🤖 Introductory Projects
- LED Programming - Learn basic control with colorful displays
- Roomba Modifications - Understand robot movement and sensors
🏆 Challenge Projects
- Freeze Tag - Multi-robot coordination and strategy
- Sumo Wrestling - Autonomous competition robot
- Mechanical Systems - Advanced mechanisms and gears
🎲 Enrichment Activities
- Rubik’s Cube Solving - Pattern recognition and algorithms
Assessment
Each unit includes:
- Hands-on Projects (70%) - Build and program working robots
- Documentation (20%) - Record your process and learning
- Participation (10%) - Collaboration and problem-solving
Getting Help
- Class Discord - Ask questions and share discoveries
- Office Hours - Tuesday/Thursday after school
- Troubleshooting Guide - Common issues and solutions