(G4-8) 6/29-7/3 Blocks Robotics Coding-1

About the Course

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of robotics and computer programming using VEXcode VR, a browser-based platform that allows learners to program virtual robots in simulated environments using either Blocks or Python coding languages. Students will explore core programming concepts such as sequencing, loops, conditionals, variables, and debugging while solving interactive challenges and robotics tasks. Through hands-on activities in virtual playgrounds in this 2-weeks course, students will learn how algorithms control robot behavior and how computational thinking can be applied to real-world problems. Applications of robotic bumper and distance sensors will be introduced in VEXCode VR 1 course, while applications of Location sensor, Optical sensor, and Electromagnet sensor will be introduced in VEXCode VR 2 course. The full course emphasizes problem-solving, logical reasoning, and iterative design as students develop, test, and refine their code. By the end of the course, learners will be able to design programs that navigate robots through complex environments, collect and use sensor data, and complete autonomous challenges. No prior programming or robotics experience is required, making the course suitable for beginners interested in coding, robotics, and STEM fields.