8th Grade STEM
By Shane Helmich
Vex Kits
Students use Vex components to build various automated projects.
Robot C
Robot C is the software program students use to program their Vex prototypes.
Vex Tug of War
Students apply their knowledge of gear ratios and torque to pull their opponent across the finish line.
Robotic Competition
Students who excel take their building to new heights constructing robots that can compete in various competitions.
Survival Challenges
Students are given specific futuristic challenges to solve in the year of 2049.
Pull Toy
Students apply the knowledge of mechanisms to construct a toy that engages two mechanisms at the same time.
Vex Dragster
Students apply their knowledge of gearing to build the fastest Vex Dragster to race their classmates.
Rocket Cars
Students construct lightning fast rocket cars that they test on the back tennis courts.
Catapults
Students construct life size Siege and Trebuchet catapults out of wood.