Robotics at Timberview
Robotics at Timberview Middle School provides students with hands-on experience in designing, building, and programming robots. Students learn how machines work, how energy is transferred, and how automation is used in everyday life. Through projects and challenges, they develop creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork skills to complete tasks and improve their designs. Robotics helps students build STEM skills and explore technology in a fun and engaging way.
7th Grade Robotics and Automation 1 (Semester Course)
Students are introduced to automation and robotics by exploring its history, development, and impact on society. They learn foundational concepts related to:
- Mechanical systems
- Energy transfer
- Machine automation
- Computer control systems
Students apply this knowledge through hands-on experiences using robotics platforms to design, build, and program real-world models such as windmills, pull-toys, gear systems, and race cars. The course emphasizes problem-solving, engineering design, and applying scientific and mathematical concepts in a project-based learning environment.
8th Grade Robotics and Automation 2 (Semester Course)
Students continue to build and expand their knowledge and skills in robotics and automation, focusing on combining mechanisms with input and output systems to create automated processes. They explore advanced concepts while strengthening critical thinking and problem-solving skills throughout the design, building, and programming stages.
Students apply these skills to more complex, real-world inspired projects such as:
- Race cars
- Elevators
- Robots
- Assembly line systems
- Toll booths
- Spinning signs
The course emphasizes innovation, engineering design, and applying technology to solve practical challenges.