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Robotics In Middle Robotics In Middle SchoolsSchools

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What Is Robotics?What Is Robotics?

It’s a program specifically designed for middle school students in grades 6 through 9. Students are introduced to the world of robotics in a fun and friendly manner. It teaches students how to build small robots and learn basic programming to control robots using “Smart Technology”. It’s the largest urban research-based middle grades’ robotics program in the country.

PurposePurposeThe School District of Philadelphia

robotics program focuses on intergrading math, science, and technology. It deals with the design, construction, and operation of robots.

This program helps students explore and expand their awareness of possible career opportunities. It encourages computer programming development, creative thinking,

leadership, and reasoning skills.

ModelsModels• After School Programs

• In School Programs

• Elective– Runs four to six weeks

• MG Programs

• Summer Programs

Robotics ClubsRobotics ClubsHere is a list of the current extracurricular robotics clubs:

• Austin Meehan• Baldi• Beeber• Bok• Carver• Clemente• DeBurgos• Dobbins• Drew• Eleverson• Frankford• Gillespie

• Greenberg

• Grover Washington• H. R. Edmonds• Hopkinson• Jones• Lea• LaBrum• Lamberton• Martha• Martin Luther King• Masterman

• Stetson• Turner• Wagner• Washington• Wilson

• McMichael• Mifflin• Morrison• MYA• Penn Alexander• Pickett• Rhodes• Roosevelt• Shaw

• Shoemaker• Spruance• Sulzberger

Wall Huggin MouseSpider

Rockit Robot

Line Tracker

Lego Mindstorm

Type of Robots

Students Engaged

Girl Power!

Robo Art

Teachers Engaged

The Cost Is Free For Students!

The only requirements are parental approval, satisfactory attendance, and behavior, with a willingness to work within a team

Interested

Contact: Mrs. Velda V. Morris

Robotics Education Specialist

vmorris@phila.k12.pa.us

Sponsored BySponsored By

• The School District of Philadelphia

• GEAR UP– (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for

Undergraduate Programs)

• Urban Systemic Program

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