Title: Syllabus
Course: Automation and Robotics (PLTW) (21015-AR)

Copyright: 2018

Virginia Assignment Code: AR8476

Suggested Grade Level: 6, 7, 8

Duration: 9 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Course Description:

In this unit, students learn about the history and impact of automation and robotics as they explore mechanical systems, energy transfer, machine automation, and computer control systems. Using the VEX Robotics platform, students apply what they know to design and program traffic lights, robotic arms, and more. Only Project Lead the Way (PLTW) member schools with approved PLTW agreements are eligible to offer this course.

Project Lead The Way (PLTW) curriculum guides and course competencies are only available to PLTW affiliated schools through agreement with PLTW. To obtain additional information, contact:

Project Lead The Way
3939 Priority Way South Drive, Suite 400
Indianapolis, IN  46240

Toll Free: 877.335.7589
https://www.pltw.org