# Curriculum **URL:** https://xrp.discourse.group/c/curriculum/8.md [Latest](https://xrp.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://xrp.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://xrp.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [About the Curriculum category](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/about-the-curriculum-category/14)
**Author:** [@bamiller](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/bamiller)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2025, 9:01pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/about-the-curriculum-category/14 "2025-07-07T21:01:58Z")
Discuss your use of the curriculum for the XRP robots. Share your experiences, areas you would like to see improvement, lessons that you have created, or other topics about teaching with the XRP. --- ## [End of Year Course Reflections, what we learned](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/end-of-year-course-reflections-what-we-learned/387)
**Author:** [@KWOL](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/KWOL)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 9:34pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/end-of-year-course-reflections-what-we-learned/387 "2026-07-27T21:34:02Z")
Not sure where to post this, but FYI here goes. We just completed our first semester implementing XRP robots in our high school robotics course. Sad Abstract: -The implentation of XRP robots in the robotics course was… --- ## [2026 Summer Camp](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/2026-summer-camp/932)
**Author:** [@schindm](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/schindm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 2:03pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/2026-summer-camp/932 "2026-07-01T14:03:21Z")
Hi, For the last two years a wonderful set of people have assembled and posted a summer camp program (Mountain Mayhem and Orbit Odyssey). Does anyone know if a new summer camp program has been posted for 2026 or if one… --- ## [RoboRun: The Moving Maze Parts?](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/roborun-the-moving-maze-parts/915)
**Author:** [@Les](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/Les)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 4:42pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/roborun-the-moving-maze-parts/915 "2026-03-02T16:42:09Z")
Anyone have the files (STL ?) for the RoboRun maze for Unit two of the WPI curriculum? A lot of those lessons are only partially there at this point but still usable. The authors are not setup to get mail at this point. … --- ## [How to submit suggestions for curriculum updates?](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/how-to-submit-suggestions-for-curriculum-updates/873)
**Author:** [@Debbie386](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/Debbie386)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2025, 5:25pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/how-to-submit-suggestions-for-curriculum-updates/873 "2025-10-15T17:25:46Z")
Nowhere in that section does it mention that the XRP must be connected via Bluetooth in order to use the gamepad. The USB connection doesn’t work. I was baffled until I found a post here mentioning that little tidbit… --- ## [Living XRP Curriculum Brainstorm Document](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/living-xrp-curriculum-brainstorm-document/779)
**Author:** [@lydiak](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/lydiak)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 3:52pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/living-xrp-curriculum-brainstorm-document/779 "2025-06-06T15:52:16Z")
To help streamline the sharing of curriculum ideas for using the XRP in different classes, we’ve created a living XRP Curriculum Google Doc (link below). This document organizes project ideas by subject area (e.g., math,… --- ## [Integrating XRP into State Curriculum](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/integrating-xrp-into-state-curriculum/327)
**Author:** [@Carbonneau](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/Carbonneau)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 10:49pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/integrating-xrp-into-state-curriculum/327 "2025-05-28T22:49:19Z")
The integration of XRP into state curricula for grades 9-12 presents a promising opportunity to address the computer science education gap, especially in regions lacking robust standards (particularly rural areas). The s… --- ## [Teacher Resources](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/teacher-resources/741)
**Author:** [@WinnaMike](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/WinnaMike)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 2:27am UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/teacher-resources/741 "2025-05-23T02:27:53Z")
Is there a printable “answer key” for the XRP curriculum? --- ## [Summer Camp Schedule](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/summer-camp-schedule/325)
**Author:** [@LarryLewis1511](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/LarryLewis1511)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 9:08pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/summer-camp-schedule/325 "2025-05-22T21:08:45Z")
We attended a conference at FIRST Championships that had some suggested schedules for summer camps. I have been looking through the website and I can’t seem to find that information. Could someone point me to where that … --- ## [Looking for project ideas for teaching](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/looking-for-project-ideas-for-teaching/147)
**Author:** [@Debbie386](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/Debbie386)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 8:38pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/looking-for-project-ideas-for-teaching/147 "2025-03-26T20:38:39Z")
Our FRC team has a lot of kids interested in robot software this year but most of them have very little experience in programming so I’m looking for some fun projects we can do using the XRP to get them started. We came… --- ## [Are the course materials proprietary?](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/are-the-course-materials-proprietary/305)
**Author:** [@sam\_uk](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/sam_uk)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2024, 10:57pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/are-the-course-materials-proprietary/305 "2024-11-29T22:57:08Z")
This course looks like a good basis to adapt for my little robot Experiential Robotics Platform (XRP) — XRP 2023.0 documentation However the licensing is unclear. Is it in fact a proprietary course? I asked in February … --- ## [XRP Template For WPILib](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/xrp-template-for-wpilib/476)
**Author:** [@Advay](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/Advay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2024, 11:27pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/xrp-template-for-wpilib/476 "2024-09-21T23:27:31Z")
Hey everyone, wanted to post something I made for my FRC team 5338 ACL Roboloco for our workshops. We have very little time available to teach prospective members about WPILib based programming, and we wanted to use XRP… --- ## [Is the curriculum still available?](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/is-the-curriculum-still-available/467)
**Author:** [@swright](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/swright)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2024, 7:59pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/is-the-curriculum-still-available/467 "2024-08-28T19:59:58Z")
I just learned about XRP. The Canvas curriculum is no longer available. Is there another place to get it? --- ## [Summer Program age recommendation](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/summer-program-age-recommendation/329)
**Author:** [@vkm19](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/vkm19)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 4:41pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/summer-program-age-recommendation/329 "2024-04-24T16:41:11Z")
What age/grades is the summer camp appropriate for? --- ## [Hosting Curriculum Outside of Canvas](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/hosting-curriculum-outside-of-canvas/254)
**Author:** [@pp-belen](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/pp-belen)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2024, 4:00pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/hosting-curriculum-outside-of-canvas/254 "2024-03-19T16:00:43Z")
I purchases 11 units of the XRP for my middle school (8th grade) robotics course and honestly it has been amazing so far. The goal is to train students on these units for our FTC team starting in their grade all the way … --- ## [Hardening the xrp for classroom use](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/hardening-the-xrp-for-classroom-use/247)
**Author:** [@KWOL](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/KWOL)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 12:59pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/hardening-the-xrp-for-classroom-use/247 "2024-03-08T12:59:23Z")
After evaluating the xrp for the last few weeks, 1/1/2024 ~ 2/9/2024… I am very impressed with the produce. So much so I ordered 10 and am going to use them for our robotics course this spring. Here’s some things I id… --- ## [Time series graphs of sensor data in XRPcode?](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/time-series-graphs-of-sensor-data-in-xrpcode/177)
**Author:** [@SCSpaeth](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/SCSpaeth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2023, 3:58pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/time-series-graphs-of-sensor-data-in-xrpcode/177 "2023-12-05T15:58:01Z")
Time series graphs are an important tool for learning about sensors in physical computing. Does https://xrpcode.wpi.edu/ support access to learning resources like this? Acceleration (gravity and motion: pitch, roll, … --- ## [Support for sharing curriculum ideas in a Discourse wiki](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/support-for-sharing-curriculum-ideas-in-a-discourse-wiki/157)
**Author:** [@SCSpaeth](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/SCSpaeth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2023, 6:01pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/support-for-sharing-curriculum-ideas-in-a-discourse-wiki/157 "2023-11-29T18:01:55Z")
Continuing the discussion from Looking for project ideas for teaching: @Debbie386 identified an important need and made several suggestions about ways to facilitate learning. @SparkFro responded with a good example that… --- ## [XRP plans for upper elementary students (ages 8-10)?](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/xrp-plans-for-upper-elementary-students-ages-8-10/110)
**Author:** [@SCSpaeth](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/SCSpaeth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2023, 7:53pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/xrp-plans-for-upper-elementary-students-ages-8-10/110 "2023-11-14T19:53:55Z")
I serve as a scientist-in-residence in two extracurricular programs at my local elementary school. The XRP consortium explicitly bridges to First Robotics: I know that First Lego League offers programs for Pre-K throu… --- ## [Where should we report problems with the Introduction to Robotics course material?](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/where-should-we-report-problems-with-the-introduction-to-robotics-course-material/144)
**Author:** [@Ultrablox](https://xrp.discourse.group/u/Ultrablox)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2023, 11:48pm UTC](https://xrp.discourse.group/t/where-should-we-report-problems-with-the-introduction-to-robotics-course-material/144 "2023-11-13T23:48:37Z")
I started with the Canvas course, but quickly determined that it was not up to date. Instead, I switched to the course here: https://introtoroboticsv2.readthedocs.io/en/latest/course/course\_info/index.html I understand…