Unit 1. Intro to Building. Dive into the VEX GO Kit, familiarizing yourself with the names and purposes of essential components while constructing models designed for a Martian expedition.
Unit 2. Mars Rover-Landing Challenge. Program the Code Base Rover to navigate and eliminate obstructions, preparing a safe landing zone for a mission to Mars.
Unit 3. Day and Night. Assemble a VEX GO model that demonstrates the Earth's rotation on its axis, illustrating the day/night cycle and elucidating the apparent movement of the sun across our sky.
Unit 4. Simple Machines. Construct and experiment with simple machines to investigate their ability to alter the direction or magnitude of a force, thereby facilitating easier completion of tasks.
Unit 5. Pendulum Game. Design and create a game that harnesses the momentum and force of a pendulum to topple targets.
Unit 6. Mars Rover-Exploring Mars Geology.Utilize the Electromagnet and Eye Sensor on the Code Base to gather, examine, and categorize rock samples from the Martian surface, emulating the functions of Mars rover missions.
Unit 7. Robot Arm. Engage with the Robot Arm and its various modifications to discover the capabilities of robotic arms and understand their mechanisms of operation!