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Available at: www.etcurr.com Lesson 6.2 – Develop a Gantt Chart
Performance Objective: Given a VEX Robotics Challenge, develop a Gantt chart, that outlines the schedule to be followed by the team.
Enabling Objectives: Describe a Gantt chart Explain the purpose of a Gantt chart List the primary tasks of developing a robot for a
competition
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What is a Gantt chart?
A Gantt chart is a type of bar chart that illustrates a project schedule
Gantt charts illustrate the start and finish dates of the tasks of a project
These tasks comprise the work breakdown structure of the project
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Tasks
The chart consists of primary and secondary tasks Primary tasks are the major tasks that need to be
completed Secondary tasks are subtasks of the primary tasks Each task should be given dates for when the task will
start and finish Each task should have a team member assigned to
oversee the completion of the task
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Primary Tasks
A list of primary tasks can include: Preliminary tasks Preparing for the challenge Designing robot Build robot Prepare for competition Compete at regional tournament Raising funds
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Secondary Tasks
Each primary task consists of several secondary tasks Preliminary Tasks• Select team members• Fundraise
Can you think of other secondary tasks?
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Secondary tasks
What are some of the secondary tasks that would fall under the primary task of preparing for the challenge?
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Preparing for the challenge
Examples of secondary tasks Learn Challenge rules Analyze Challenge rules Discuss Challenge strategy Hold preliminary design review
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Creating a Gantt chart
There are programs design to assist you in creating a Gantt chart
A popular program is Microsoft Project In a few easy steps you can have a
professional looking Gantt chart
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Microsoft Project
Microsoft has developed tutorials to assist you in creating a project.
Visit this link to watch a video on the basics of Microsoft Project: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/project-help/getting-started-with-project-2010-HA010388396.aspx