Elementary, middle school students collaborate on robotics

Students in the gifted education classes at Oak Mountain Elementary had the opportunity to work with the robotics department at Oak Mountain Middle School.  

Sherri Whitehead, OMMS robotics instructor, and her students shared their knowledge and passion for robotics and technology. The elementary students learned to construct and program robots for specific tasks and to problem-solve through challenges.  

“It’s been fun to watch the middle school students work patiently with the elementary students and to see how the younger students look up to them,” Whitehead said. “The middle school students have been able to break down the lessons, guide the younger students through each step of the process and encourage them to persevere when the task gets tough.”  

Whitehead noted that this opportunity has also led to unique leadership opportunities for her students.  The schools are hoping this becomes a new partnership and opens the doors for robotics instruction in the classroom at the elementary school.          

– Submitted by Rebekah Austin.