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Robotics In Middle Robotics In Middle SchoolsSchools
Susette VanDunk: Susette VanDunk: [email protected]
What Is Robotics?What Is Robotics?
It’s a program specifically designed for middle school students in grades 6 through 9. Students are introduced to the world of robotics in a fun and friendly manner. It teaches students how to build small robots and learn basic programming to control robots using “Smart Technology”. It’s the largest urban research-based middle grades’ robotics program in the country.
PurposePurposeThe School District of Philadelphia
robotics program focuses on intergrading math, science, and technology. It deals with the design, construction, and operation of robots.
This program helps students explore and expand their awareness of possible career opportunities. It encourages computer programming development, creative thinking,
leadership, and reasoning skills.
ModelsModels• After School Programs
• In School Programs
• Elective– Runs four to six weeks
• MG Programs
• Summer Programs
Robotics ClubsRobotics ClubsHere is a list of the current extracurricular robotics clubs:
• Austin Meehan• Baldi• Beeber• Bok• Carver• Clemente• DeBurgos• Dobbins• Drew• Eleverson• Frankford• Gillespie
• Greenberg
• Grover Washington• H. R. Edmonds• Hopkinson• Jones• Lea• LaBrum• Lamberton• Martha• Martin Luther King• Masterman
• Stetson• Turner• Wagner• Washington• Wilson
• McMichael• Mifflin• Morrison• MYA• Penn Alexander• Pickett• Rhodes• Roosevelt• Shaw
• Shoemaker• Spruance• Sulzberger
Wall Huggin MouseSpider
Rockit Robot
Line Tracker
Lego Mindstorm
Type of Robots
Students Engaged
Girl Power!
Robo Art
Teachers Engaged
The Cost Is Free For Students!
The only requirements are parental approval, satisfactory attendance, and behavior, with a willingness to work within a team
Interested
Contact: Mrs. Velda V. Morris
Robotics Education Specialist
Sponsored BySponsored By
• The School District of Philadelphia
• GEAR UP– (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for
Undergraduate Programs)
• Urban Systemic Program
That’s All Folks!
