Robotics Vision for OSD (etc.)

There is a set of high achieving/high motivation students who are interested in high tech careers.
A Robotics I class would introduce them to Problem Solving, Engineering Principles, Project Management, Data Logging and Teamwork in a Robotics environment.
This would lead to Robotics II specializations:
System Design, Software, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering
In this scenario, Robotics is used as an END (a STEM platform)
But Robotics can be more than just an accelerant for high motivation students.
There is a set of low achieving/low motivation students who “hate” science and don’t “get” Math because it’s “useless”
These students are drawn to Robotics I due to its inherent appeal to tech-savvy teenagers.
These students can then use Robotics II as a platform for applied math and applied science leading to alternative credits in these subject areas.
In this scenario, Robotics is used as a MEANS (alternative math/science credits).
This multifaceted appeal makes Robotics a uniquely flexible technology platform appealing to both high and low achieving students… and everyone in between.
The lower path enables students to be power consumers of technology.
The upper path allows students to be creators of technology.
But, the real power of Robotics is realized when Robotics I is introduced at the Middle School Level, where the low achieving/low motivation students can be engaged early….
and put on the path to becoming creators (rather just consumers) of technology