Grades 4-8
Sponsor: Lydia Zinn – lydiazinn@gmail.com
What is FIRST LEGO League? Founder Dean Kamen explains: “In FIRST® LEGO® League, children are immersed in real-world science and technology challenges. Teams research and design their own solution to a current scientific question or problem while they also build and program autonomous robots using LEGO® MINDSTORMS® technology to perform a series of missions. Through their participation, children develop valuable life skills and discover exciting career possibilities, while learning that they can make a positive contribution to society.”
The RoboKnights Team is open to students interested in being a part of a LEGO robotics team and learning about robotics, project development, and project presentation. There are a limited number of spots on the team, and students must fill out an interest form if they want to participate (email Mrs. Zinn for more information). The cost is $100.
- The season runs from August to January (Note: The team could continue work into February if they are successful in competition and qualify for the State tournament.)
- There will be a regular team meeting, one day per week from 3:30-5:30 at Paideia.
- We will have periodic Saturday meetings and parties.
- Extra team meetings may be scheduled during the weeks before the competition.
- Team members may have some minor “homework” to help the team (ex: research, read an article, contact an expert, work on a program)