The College has been able to purchase a class set of robotics equipment through the Investing In Our Schools grant. This resourcing has enabled the introduction of a new elective at Princes Hill Secondary College.

Robotics and Computer Programming is a multi-disciplinary study, available to Middle School students within the Years 9 & 10 elective program.

Unit 1 is the introductory level; Unit 2 is the advanced level. Each unit of Robotics and Computer Programming is taken over a semester. Students cannot undertake Units 1 and 2 during the same semester, and Unit 1 is a prerequisite for Unit 2.

Students investigate robots, their importance and how to program robots to perform simple actions.

The programming component of this elective introduces students to Visual Basic and the Game Maker program. Modelling and simulation allows students to participate in interactive programs, such as responding to imaginary situations by applying reasoning strategies to achieve goals.

Students are not required to own a computer. Where it is necessary, students may be expected to work outside class time to complete assignments using the school’s computers if the hardware and software is not available at home.

Assessment is based on satisfactory completion of work requirements.

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