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Love teaching computer science as much as I do? �

Let’s talk.

@annavblake�@teachingwithavb�annavblake.com

Certified VEX GO Educator�certifications.vex.com

Anna V. Blake

Elementary Tech Integrator

Elizabeth Forward SD

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VEX GO Competitions

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VEX Continuum notes:

Make STEM both vertically and horizontally aligned throughout your K-12 schools

Vertical - skills build upon each other from year to year

Horizontal - deepen students knowledge each year

The only way you can do both is with a continuum

Would you have your students spend a month writing essays in Word and then switch to Google Docs?

3 months in one computer programming language and then switch to another - why would you do that?

For your teachers - all of them are teaching the same thing. Now they can collaborate!

I’m having issues/confused on a lesson, or something worked well - share that knowledge.

Can all get trained together since teachers are using the same hardware and content

Now you can share best practices, innovative teaching practices, share knowledge, grow your teachers just like your students.

Community of practice

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Meet VEX GO. �An affordable construction system that teaches the fundamentals of STEM through fun, hands-on activities that help young students perceive coding and engineering in a fun and positive way!

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New ways to create.�VEX GO Imagines new ways to create while identifying unique patterns and relationships.

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(1) Pin Tool
(1) GO Field Tile
(2) Silicone Rubber Band #32
(1) South Pole Magnetic Beam
(1) North Pole Magnetic Beam
(1) 5x Pitch Weighted Puck (Red)
(1) 5x Pitch Weighted Puck (Green)
(1) 5x Pitch Weighted Puck (Blue)
(1) Astronaut Minifigure
(1) USB A-C Cable
280+ Plastic Pieces

(1) GO Smart Brain
(1) GO Rechargeable Battery
(1) GO Power Switch
(3) GO Smart Motor
(1) GO Optical Sensor
(1) GO LED Bumper Switch
(1) GO Electromagnet

VEX GO - Kit contents

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VEX GO - Kit contents

VEX GO �Color-coded Pieces

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Hands-on STEM for

Your Classroom

STEM Labs are FREE activities designed to make STEM education fun and meaningful to your students.

Plans that fit your schedule
Resources for all subjects
Solution Support

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VEX GO

IN THE CLASSROOM

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VEX GO Classroom Bundle

3rd Grade

4th Grade

5th Grade

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3rd Grade

Confidence

Creativity

Collaboration

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4th Grade

Curiosity

Experimenting

Problem Solving

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5th Grade

Agency

Authentic Learning

Future Ready Skills