VEXcode VR Virtual Robot Block Coding Lessons

Introduction to Block Coding with VEXcode VR

Intended for use with ages 8-12

6 lessons to deliver using the free version of VEXcode VR found at vr.vex.com
Each lesson is approximately one hour of content. Each has a detailed PowerPoint for front-of-class and a lesson plan to give you a breakdown of the lesson content, learning outcomes and approximate time to deliver each section.

Lesson 1 - Welcome to VEXcode VR
Learn the basics of the VEXcode VR software, how commands and parameters work, and start to make the robot move.

Lesson 2 - Draw a House
Using the VEXcode VR robot pen, create a sequence of commands to make the robot draw a house

Lesson 3 - Loops
Look at the 4 different types of loops in VEXcode VR and discuss how they differ. Use the repeat loop to carry out repetitive functions in code.

Lesson 4 - Disk Mover
Introduce the concept of sensors and use these in an algorithm using sequence and iteration. Discuss Boolean sensor values and how these can be incorporated into the code.

Lesson 5 - If/Else Selection
Introduce the concepts of selection in a computer program (if, else if and else). Review the different selection blocks available in VEXcode VR and create an algorithm that uses iteration and selection.

Lesson 6 - Developing an Algorithm
Lesson Objective: Develop an algorithm using sequence, selection, iteration and sensors to knock down all the castle buildings and clear them off the Playground.

Further content for teaching with VEXcode VR can also be found at education.vex.com/stemlabs/cs including activities and curriculum.

VEXcode VR can be used as a standalone tool, or in tandem the physical VEX Robotics robots to deliver a complete STEM curriculum:
VEX 123 - Ages 4-8
VEX GO - Ages 8-11
VEX IQ - Ages 11+
VEX EXP - Ages 14+

For more information about teaching with VEXcode VR or with physical VEX robots, contact eusales@vexrobotics.com