VEX Resources & Curriculum

VEX CURRICULUM AND RESOURCES

VEX Robotics STEM Labs

VEX Robotics have teamed up with teachers to create STEM Labs, a supplemental educational resource.

VEX created these to support educators with free, easy to follow STEM lesson plans that align with educational standards.

At Kiwibots, we've worked closely with VEX to map these against the NZ Curriculum, making it even easier to integrate.

Each STEM Lab contains hands-on lessons with guided explorations that encourage teamwork and collaboration.

SIMPLE

Notes for teachers showing What, How and When to teach

Consistent layout making lesson planning a breeze

Easy to get started, for teachers and students alike

FLEXIBLE

Able to be taught in long or short formats and settings

Pacing guides included to show teachers the implementation process

Easy to access through webpage, PDF and Powerpoint

FUN

Opportunities for students to listen to, share with, and learn from their classmates

Engaging hands-on activities that have real-world applications

Reach diverse interests through builds, games and competitions

Download NZ Curriculum Map for VEX IQ STEM Labs

Download NZ Curriculum Map for VEX V5 STEM Labs

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VEX IQ STEM Labs

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VEX V5 STEM Labs

NEED TO ADAPT TO ONLINE STEM EDUCATION?

No problem - check out the Online STEM Learning Resources by VEX below that include activities for students and teachers on VEXcode VR, virtual tours of science institutes, links to international learning platforms and more

ONLINE STEM LEARNING RESOURCES

VEX CERTIFICATION

Anybody in New Zealand (teacher, coach, parent, anyone!), can gain VEX Certification online, opening up access to a growing global community of users and resources in many Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).

The VEX Certification System is available to all users at no cost and VEX and the REC Foundation have compiled many resources to help people gain their certification.

The VEX Certification System demonstrates to other educators (and volunteers) that VEX certified educators understand the fundamentals of using and implementing VEX Robotics. The VEX Certification System also allows REC Foundation volunteers to demonstrate competency in various aspect of running a REC Foundation event.

In addition to the lessons in the training courses, users will also have the opportunity to take practice exams, ensuring that they are completely prepared for the certification exam