Marco Forster Middle School - STEAM (CTE and Robotics)

STEAM (CTE AND ROBOTICS)

Robotics 6th wheel 7th and 8th

Robotics is a year-long course in which students will design, build and modify robots using the VEX IQ platform. Students will utilize STEM practices to become problem solvers and robotic innovators. Various design challenges include: building the fastest robotic race car, creating a mountain climbing robot, designing a robotic earthquake rescue and recovery system, engaging in “Clash of the Battle Bots” competition, and many more based on students’ interests. By incorporating computer coding, students can autonomously operate their robotic creations. Robotics is geared toward students who excel through hands-on activities, collaborative problem-solving, and technology-enhanced engineering practices.

Career Tech 6th wheel

7th and 8th

In the Career Tech elective, students will learn valuable computer technology skills and be exposed to the high-paying and in-demand career opportunities that exist in the field. Throughout the semester-long course, students will utilize cutting edge technology to create their own 3-D designs, produce a graphically designed T-shirt, solve crimes using forensic science practices, develop coding skills, create computer generated animations, customize images using Adobe Photoshop, create and edit videos, engineer solutions to real-world problems using robotics, and much more. Career Tech is designed specifically to the student that is highly interested in 21st century technology skills, all the while, providing a career pathway to high school courses that are eligible to receive college credits.