Develop a Gantt Chart

Performance Objective: Given a VEX Robotics Challenge, develop a Gantt chart, that outlines the schedule to be followed by the team. Enabling Objectives: Describe a Gantt chart Explain the purpose of a Gantt chart List the primary tasks of developing a robot for a competition

What is a Gantt chart? A Gantt chart is a type of bar chart that illustrates a project schedule Gantt charts illustrate the start and finish dates of the tasks of a project These tasks comprise the work breakdown structure of the project

Tasks The chart consists of primary and secondary tasks Primary tasks are the major tasks that need to be completed Secondary tasks are subtasks of the primary tasks Each task should be given dates for when the task will start and finish Each task should have a team member assigned to oversee the completion of the task

Primary Tasks A list of primary tasks can include: Preliminary tasks Preparing for the challenge Designing robot Build robot Prepare for competition Compete at regional tournament Raising funds

Secondary Tasks Each primary task consists of several secondary tasks Preliminary Tasks Select team members Fundraise Can you think of other secondary tasks?

Secondary tasks What are some of the secondary tasks that would fall under the primary task of preparing for the challenge?

Preparing for the challenge Examples of secondary tasks Learn Challenge rules Analyze Challenge rules Discuss Challenge strategy Hold preliminary design review

Creating a Gantt chart There are programs design to assist you in creating a Gantt chart A popular program is Microsoft Project In a few easy steps you can have a professional looking Gantt chart

Microsoft Project Microsoft has developed tutorials to assist you in creating a project. Visit this link to watch a video on the basics of Microsoft Project: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/project-help/getting-started-with-project-2010-HA010388396.aspx

You should now be able to compile a Gantt chart for your teams robot!