Robotics | Texas 4-H

The primary platform for the project is Lego Mindstorms but individuals or groups can independently pursue other platforms.

National Youth Science Day

Ages: 9-18

Join the worlds largest youth-led science experiment!

Texas 4-H Robotics Advisory Committee

Ages: 13-Up

The Texas 4-H Robotics Advisory Committee provides direction for the future of the 4-H robotics projects. Members will work to build and strengthen the 4-H robotics program through suggestions for program direction and delivery. They will plan activities for the 4-H robotics program that interest a variety of youth and volunteers, and encourage participants to become more involved in planning and developing project materials and activities. Applications are accepted once a year at the beginning of the 4-H year. See opportunities.

Texas 4-H Tech Team

Ages: 15-Up

The Texas 4-H Technology Team is a group of young people and adults who promote computer and technology use within 4-H. The Technology Team recruits new members yearly for one to two year membership terms. This program requires a significant amount of time and requires that you secure transportation for the Fall Orientation, the Spring Meeting, Texas 4-H Roundup, and Texas 4-H Congress. Applications are accepted once a year before the beginning of the 4-H year.

National 4-H Robotics

This program helps students learn basic science concepts and application of the scientific inquiry method and engineering design. Track are open to students: Junk Drawer Robotics Curriculum

GEAR Robotics

Ages: Juniors (8-13) and Senior (14-19)

Students are given the opportunity to design, build, and test a robot with limited time and resources. After completing the robot, the students can enter the robot into the GEAR (Get Excited About Robotics) competition. Part of the learning process is learning new game designs and developing winning game strategies.

Wichita County 5th Annual Open GEAR Robotics Tournament, Saturday, April 22

Gearing Up 4-H Robotics Series

Robotshop: How to Make a Robot Lesson

This 10 lesson online tutorial program is designed for students interested in building a robot on their own and provides explanations of robotics terms.

STEMcentric: NXT Tutorial

STEMcentric is a resource for students and teachers using the LEGO Robotics kits. The NXT Tutorial is divided into two parts. Essentials is the first part and includes information all NXT programmers should know with exercises for practice. The second part Advanced is for reference.

Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy

The Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy is a branch of the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Institute and it seeks to provide resources and activities for classroom use. This program uses Robot Virtual World Software which allows students to experience programming robots and viewing the robotics perform virtually.

LEGO Engineering

This site provides inspiration and support for teachers using the LEGO -based engineering program in classrooms.

SPIN Club

Start your own 4-H Robotics Club with five or more student members between the ages of 9-18. Starting your own Robotics Club enable more 4-H students to experience the fun of robotics! Contact your local county extension office.

Robotics Challenge at Texas 4-H Roundup

The Robotics Challenge is a contest designed to allow members to demonstrate their robotics, engineering, and problem-solving skills.More information can be on the Roundup webpage.

Texas 4-H GEAR Contests

Ages: Juniors (8-13) and Senior (14-19)

These competitions are open to active 4-H members who compete as 2-6 member teams. The competition is comprised of a robotics demonstration, an informational presentation, and technical interview. More information can be found in the robotics_GEAR-General-Rules-2015

Texas Tech University GEAR Contest

South Plains elementary and middle schools have the opportunity to partner with engineering students from Texas Tech University for a period of 6-8 weeks. This program is free of charge and requires schools to register. School teams will have the opportunity to compete in the South Plain GEAR tournaments.

Other Opportunities

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Robotics | Texas 4-H