Teaching Materials / Curriculum Resources:

Thanks to the generous support from the Mitchell Odyssey Foundation, BCIT’s School of Energy, and Yale Secondary School, the GearBots Engineering Program has developed the following list of resoruces for teaching robotics engineering.
Click here to download our current list of resources: GearBots Teaching Materials (6.6 MB pdf)

Note: Heavy weight vinyl is very durable and can be rolled out and removed from the testing board within seconds. Allows for easy portability from one site to the next and is easy to store. Mats are sturdy enough and should last for many years with proper care. Cleaning is easy with a damp soft rag and a little bit of mild soap.

SUMMARY OF OUR CURRENT DESIGNS:

1. Introductory Training Mats
Description: These mats are a great resource for teaching the basic programming and logistical aspects of the light weight robotic platforms. They contain the basic features needed for teaching students how to precisely navigate around an area and react to environmental conditions.

2. Introductory Challenge Mats
Description: The purpose of these challenges are to train/teach the engineering teams the basic process and logistical aspects of completing a robotic challenge designed by the GearBots. These challenges consists missions that reinforces the key concepts needed to compete in more advanced challenges. Points could be awarded for completion and accuracy of robotic programming and quality of engineering.

3. Themed Challenge Mats
Description: All of these challenges provide an excellent opportunity for students to demonstrate their knowledge of effective engineering, programming and teamwork skills. All of the challenges are organized along a theme and consists of four or more missions that need to be accomplished within a set time period. Points are awarded for completion and accuracy of robotic programming and quality of engineering.