✓Lesson Snapshot
Student Objective
I can create a flowchart that shows the logic of an automated aerospace mission.
Main Activity
Write a mission algorithm and convert it into a clear flowchart with decisions and loops.
Deliverable
Mission flowchart draft
Tools / Materials
Notebook, flowchart symbols, whiteboard, website
1ProblemUnderstand the challenge and why it matters.
Programming a rover or VEX system without a plan often leads to unsafe behavior, repeated mistakes, or confusing code. Engineers use flowcharts to plan logic before testing hardware.
2ConceptLearn the engineering idea or skill.
A flowchart represents an algorithm using process blocks, decision diamonds, start/end symbols, and arrows. It helps a team see sequence, conditions, loops, and possible failure paths.
3ApplyUse the skill in a guided task.
Draft a flowchart for a simple rover mission or VEX ground-support task with at least one decision point.
4DocumentRecord your evidence and decisions.
Record the flowchart in your notebook or submit a digital version with clear labels and a brief explanation of the intended behavior.
5ReviewCheck quality and identify your next step.
A strong flowchart can be followed by another student without needing verbal explanation.
Lesson Resources
Use these files and shared website resources when they support today’s work.
Engineering Graph Paper
Use for flowcharts, system diagrams, calculations, mission layouts, and design sketches.
Open ResourceMeasurement Data Sheet
Use for rover trials, actuator tests, timing data, accuracy measurements, and observations.
Open ResourceEngineering Resource Library
Templates, reference sheets, sketch paper, and course support files.
Open Resource