Project 2: Lesson 1- Vocabulary

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Preparing Students for the Workforce
Today's students are tomorrow's designers, engineers, programmers, and scientists. Implementing building activities within the classroom cultivates both hard skills and soft skills that will benefit students in the workplaces of the future, both within the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) field and beyond. Hard skills include the technical and practical skills required to successfully complete a task, while soft skills are the behavioral skills necessary for effective communication and collaboration. While hard skills are often explicitly taught, soft skills are mainly learned through experience and exposure. Let's take a closer look at what hard skills and soft skills you can help students cultivate as they complete robotics activities within the classroom.

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Hard Skills
Coding:  As students  construct VEX robots, they will learn to code the robots to complete specific challenges that align with real-world use cases. Through the  coding platform VEXcode, designed by VEX Robotics, students can code using  block-based coding or Python commands. As students develop competency in coding and improve their skills, they will grow increasingly prepared for  the workforce.

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Scientific Inquiry:  Through conducting experiments, gathering data, and drawing scientific conclusions, students will grow in science inquiry skills. As students build robots and complete STEM activities, students have opportunities to observe, predict, check, record, and communicate outcomes. Scientific inquiry and analysis are important for employees across all fields. Through scientific inquiry and analysis, students will learn to formulate and find the answers to questions about the natural and physical world. For more information on fostering science inquiry, see these VEX Library articles:

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Data  Analysis: Whether students are completing industrial automation activities with the VEX CTE Workcell or completing STEM Labs using VEX GO, IQ, or EXP/V5, students will collect, analyze, interpret,  and draw significant conclusions from data. With recent advancements in  technology, especially in artificial intelligence(AI), data-driven decision making has become increasingly important in the workplace to      identify patterns, trends, and correlations within workforce data.

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Match reasoning skills to what students practice during data analysis.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
calculating		finding exact answer
		representing situation mathematically

Engineering Design:  As students build, test, and run projects, they will grow in fundamental engineering design skills. Through activities using the VEX Continuum, students will identify problems, develop solutions, and optimize solutions through      testing and evaluation. For more information about the Engineering Design Process (EDP) and methods to effectively implement the EDP in the classroom, view the following VEX Library articles:

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Match engineering design steps to what students do in each step.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
prototype		state need or challenge
evaluate

Mathematical Reasoning:  As students operate the 6-Axis Arm, they will gain      proficiency in mathematical concepts and problem-solving through using the      Arm's coordinate system. While mathematical reasoning is a skill that will      especially benefit those who plan to enter STEM professions, this skill is also important within non-STEM professions, as it helps people develop critical thinking skills, and logical reasoning skills. For more on fostering mathematical reasoning, see the following VEX Library articles:

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Match the mathematical concepts with their benefits in professions.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Mathematical reasoning

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Soft Skills
The most important soft skills identified by industry experts include the following:
Communication:       Effective communication in the workplace is      crucial to ensure projects flow efficiently and that all colleagues have the information they need to perform well. As students work together to      construct robots, they will need to learn how to effectively ask for what they need, determine who is responsible for which tasks, and provide constructive feedback or clarification when necessary. For more information, see the following resources on how to facilitate effective communication amongst your students during STEM activities:

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Creativity: The ability to think outside of the box and develop innovative solutions is critical to success in the workplace. As students encounter challenges and obstacles, resist the urge to immediately give students the correct answer or solve      the problem for them. Allow students to work together to develop unique      solutions to the challenges they encounter. To learn more about the importance of iterative problem solving in the classroom and ways that you can foster creative problem solving, see the following VEX Library  articles:

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Adaptability:       Employees must easily adapt to change to solve problems and increase efficiency in the workplace. In the cutting-edge world of the STEM field where new technologies are frequently designed and implemented, employees must be able to respond quickly to change, embrace  innovation, and build resilience. Through trial and error within STEM  activities, students will learn to adapt their robot builds to meet new  challenges, change their focus to new priorities, and create new strategies to overcome unexpected obstacles. Exploration and experimentation will be the gateways to continuous learning as students adapt their approaches to completing specific tasks based on new      information.

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What skills enhance adaptability in STEM activities?

quick response to change

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According to a survey of STEM employers, 72% stated that soft skills are as important as technical skills when making hiring decisions. This shift highlights the importance of well-rounded professionals who can navigate the challenges of the modern workplace. Through teaching STEM and career and technical education (CTE) courses, you can empower the next generation to succeed in the workforce within STEM fields and beyond. For engaging resources organized by VEX platform, explore the VEX Library's Education Resources, and join the PD+ Community to converse with educators from all around the world!

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Why are soft skills considered important alongside technical skills for STEM employers?
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What are the key skills involved in Computational Thinking, and how do they contribute to problem-solving in engineering?
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Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Mathematical reasoning		Ability to tackle real-world challenges
Problem-solving		Application in STEM and non-STEM fields
Coordinate system		Critical thinking and logical reasoning skills

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Gaining problem-solving skills		Applicable in various professions
Using the Arm		Fostering critical thinking skills
Proficiency in mathematical concepts		Skills benefitting STEM professions

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Collaboration		status updates among teammates
Critical Thinking		joint robot construction
Communication		analyze sensor data

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Gaining problem-solving skills		Applicable in various professions
Using the Arm		Fostering critical thinking skills
Proficiency in mathematical concepts		Skills benefitting STEM professions

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Collaboration		status updates among teammates
Critical Thinking		joint robot construction
Communication		analyze sensor data

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
calculating		finding exact answer
modeling		representing situation mathematically
estimating		quickly predicting value

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
builder		draft model
programmer		assemble drive base
designer		write autonomous code

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building		bug report log
testing		task assignment chart
planning		real-time verbal updates

Project 2: Lesson 1- Vocabulary

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Match reasoning skills to what students practice during data analysis.

Match engineering design steps to what students do in each step.

Match the mathematical concepts with their benefits in professions.

What skills enhance adaptability in STEM activities?

Why are soft skills considered important alongside technical skills for STEM employers?Question must be answered with at least one complete sentence.Correct Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling is graded.

What are the key skills involved in Computational Thinking, and how do they contribute to problem-solving in engineering?Question must be answered with at least one complete sentence.Correct Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling is graded.

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Which term means practical abilities like coding or using tools?

When students listen and speak kindly while building, they use ______.

Designing the robot's metal frame relates most to which STEM field?

Sketching a plan before assembly shows which stage of the design cycle?

Asking a partner for feedback best demonstrates which soft skill?

Which coding languages does VEXcode let students use to control their robots?

When following scientific inquiry while testing a robot, which actions are required?

A robot completes 45 tasks in 9 min. Which options show its average tasks per minute?

Match reasoning skills to what students practice during data analysis.

Match engineering design steps to what students do in each step.

Match the mathematical concepts with their benefits in professions.

Match the skills gained from operating the Arm.

Match each soft skill with the classroom activity it improves.

Place each item into Team Role, Workspace Item, or Collaborative Action.

Match each engineering role to its primary responsibility on team.

Pair each project phase with the communication tool best suited.

What are key elements of creativity in the workplace?

What is important for students when facing challenges?

What skills enhance adaptability in STEM activities?

What methods support continuous learning in engineering?

Why are soft skills considered important alongside technical skills for STEM employers?Question must be answered with at least one complete sentence.Correct Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling is graded.

What are the key skills involved in Computational Thinking, and how do they contribute to problem-solving in engineering?Question must be answered with at least one complete sentence.Correct Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling is graded.

Which term means practical abilities like coding or using tools?

When students listen and speak kindly while building, they use ______.

Designing the robot's metal frame relates most to which STEM field?

Sketching a plan before assembly shows which stage of the design cycle?

Asking a partner for feedback best demonstrates which soft skill?

When following scientific inquiry while testing a robot, which actions are required?

A robot completes 45 tasks in 9 min. Which options show its average tasks per minute?

Match the skills gained from operating the Arm.

Match each soft skill with the classroom activity it improves.

Place each item into Team Role, Workspace Item, or Collaborative Action.

Match each engineering role to its primary responsibility on team.

Pair each project phase with the communication tool best suited.

What are key elements of creativity in the workplace?

What is important for students when facing challenges?

What methods support continuous learning in engineering?

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Why are soft skills considered important alongside technical skills for STEM employers?
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What are the key skills involved in Computational Thinking, and how do they contribute to problem-solving in engineering?
Question must be answered with at least one complete sentence.
Correct Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling is graded.

Take a screenshot of your completed mins of Success Maker mins.
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Why are soft skills considered important alongside technical skills for STEM employers?
Question must be answered with at least one complete sentence.
Correct Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling is graded.

What are the key skills involved in Computational Thinking, and how do they contribute to problem-solving in engineering?
Question must be answered with at least one complete sentence.
Correct Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling is graded.