VEX 123 STEM Lab Unit Concepts – VEX Library

This table shows all of the VEX123 STEM Lab units and the main concepts covered in each one. Links are available to each Unit, from which the Unit Overview and individual Lab content can be viewed.

All VEX 123 STEM Labs follow the same Engage – Play – Share format. To learn more about what a STEM Labs is, see this article. To learn more about implementing a VEX 123 STEM Lab Unit in your classroom, see this article.

To see how these Units can be sequenced together, see the VEX 123 Cumulative Pacing Guide. To see how these STEM Lab Units connect to VEX 123 Activity Series and Activities in a suggested sequence, see the 1:1 Pacing Guide.

STEM Lab Unit

Unit Concepts

Image illustrating the 'Meet Your Robot' section from VEX Robotics and VEXcode VR Overview, showcasing educational resources for educators.
Link to Meet Your Robot

What is a robot?
Introduction to the 123 Robot
Literacy

Diagram illustrating VEX Robotics components and VEXcode VR interface, designed to assist educators in understanding the tools and resources available for teaching robotics and coding concepts.

Link to Number Line

Numeracy
Addition

Diagram illustrating the VEX Robotics and VEXcode VR overview, highlighting key components and features for educators, part of the Educator Resources section in Category 123.

Link to Touch to Code

Programming Language
Robot Behaviors
Sequencing
Phonics

Diagram illustrating VEX Robotics components and VEXcode VR interface, part of the Educator Resources for Category 123: VEX Robotics and VEXcode VR Overview.

Link to Moving from Touch to Coder

Robot Behaviors
Introduction to the VEX Coder

Illustration of VEX Robotics components and VEXcode VR interface, showcasing tools and resources for educators in the VEX Robotics curriculum.

Link to Find the Bug

Debugging
Using the Step button
Sequencing

Overview diagram of VEX Robotics and VEXcode VR, illustrating key components and features for educators in the Educator Resources section of Category 123.

Link to Role Play Robot

Sequencing
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Overview diagram of VEX Robotics and VEXcode VR, illustrating key components and features for educators, designed to enhance teaching resources in robotics education.

Link to Calm Down Robot

Sequencing
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Overview diagram of VEX Robotics and VEXcode VR, illustrating key components and resources for educators in the context of Category 123.

Link to Coding Fundamentals

Robot Behaviors
Sequencing
Debugging

Diagram illustrating the VEX Robotics and VEXcode VR overview, showcasing key components and features relevant to educators in the context of robotics education resources.

Link to Little Red Robot

Eye Sensor
Literacy

Diagram illustrating the features and components of VEX Robotics and VEXcode VR, designed for educators, showcasing tools and resources available for teaching robotics concepts.

Mars Rover – Surface Operations

Robot Behaviors
Introduction to VEXcode 123

Overview diagram of VEX Robotics and VEXcode VR, illustrating key components and features for educators, designed to enhance learning and engagement in robotics education.

Mars Rover – Landing Challenge

Eye Sensor
Sequencing
Loops