Lego Robotics
This program will not be offered this year.
We have been teaching robot design and programming to LFS students for over a decade. Creativity, Team work, Critical-Thinking, Problem-Solving, Research and Presentation skills are interwoven into every session. We teach our students from the ground up how to design, build, program, and test the autonomous robot using LEGO MINDSTORMS® technology.
Only a handful of pics are posted to give you a flavor of how much fun we have.
Only a handful of pics are posted to give you a flavor of how much fun we have.
It’s fun. It’s exciting. And the real-world skills learned last a lifetime!
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We volunteered to coach Jr. FLL and FLL teams from 2009-2014, and then transitioned to judging Research and Robot Design at the VADC State tournaments. We were very fortunate to work with amazing team kids and highly supportive parents. This close-knit community and open collaboration made our FIRST journey priceless and very successful.
Meet two of the many teams coached by us by clicking the red buttons below.
Browse through the tabs to see some of the research field trips, core value team activities and community outreach events we did every year! This immersion helped the team members to gain valuable Real-World skills and have a growth mindset.
We have since retired from coaching FLL teams but we are here to help you kick start a team by sharing our experiences!
Meet two of the many teams coached by us by clicking the red buttons below.
Browse through the tabs to see some of the research field trips, core value team activities and community outreach events we did every year! This immersion helped the team members to gain valuable Real-World skills and have a growth mindset.
We have since retired from coaching FLL teams but we are here to help you kick start a team by sharing our experiences!
Aaraj's FLL team's journey from 2010-2014, including the FLL World Festival!
Memorable moments from Dhriti's FLL team's journey; World Invitational 2011-2012.
http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2012/may/16/brainy-bunch-wins-research-award/
http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2012/may/16/brainy-bunch-wins-research-award/
IndependenceTo be truly engaged in FIRST Lego League, students must do all the work with minimal adult intervention. This makes for a frustrating experience for many students starting out. With our classes, your child will have the tools to compete and have the full experience of participating in FIRST Lego League. You will be amazed once you see your child go from an idea to programming robot independently.
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The Competitive EdgeNorthern Virginia has hundreds of teams competing annually. Teams participate in tournaments and celebrations. Student apply real-world math and science concepts to come up with solutions. They research challenges facing today’s scientists. Students participating and recognized by FIRST Lego League are more likely to be accepted into exclusive programs as they get older.
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Every robot starts with a plan. From using the dimension drawings to math calculations and science concepts, the students utilize their knowledge to design a robot. As group dynamics is important in the design process, students learn how to include input from other team members and collaborate ideas for best results even if it means adapting ideas.
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Students build robots to their own specifications. Using LEGO Technic pieces and various building techniques, they make their design a reality. Not all original designs may work at first, and students learn that some ideas must be brought back to the design phase. Designs are refined and tailored to meet the needs of each mission on the playing field mat.
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As students progress through the whole design process they quickly learn that they may require a complete do over or experience a totally awesome triumphant moment! Patience, Perseverance, Problem-solving and Teamwork becomes a second nature!
Programming is the next step for creating a fully autonomous robot. Students implement programming blocks to accomplish their goals. Robots become mobile and different parts are articulated to complete given tasks autonomously. Students learn to program wisely by utilizing math and science concepts to overcome the need to for trial and error.
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Now, it's time to test the robot. The field mat and mission models from the FIRST Lego League are some of the best testing environments for robots. Students use their analytical skills to determine the robot's performance. They are encouraged to ask themselves- Is my robot going the right distance? Is that turn the correct angle? Can I make that faster? They improvise and retest.
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BEGINNERS CONCEPTS sampling
b. Tires, treads, marble tire (differences, similarities, frictions, etc.)
c. Types of sensors
- Parts of a robot- Short Theory
b. Tires, treads, marble tire (differences, similarities, frictions, etc.)
c. Types of sensors
- Turn versus Pivot: Theory and small challenge
- Displaying images/graphics/sounds: Theory and challenge
- Loops versus Switches: Short Theory
- Color Sensor: Theory and a small challenge
- Light Sensor: Theory and a small challenge
- Ultrasound Sensor: Theory and a small challenge
- Sound Sensor: Theory and a small challenge
- Gyro Sensor: Theory and a small challenge
- My Blocks- Theory
- Line Following- Theory and a small challenge
- Line Squaring- Theory and a small challenge
- Wall Following- Theory and a small challenge
- Wall Squaring- Theory and a small challenge
- Input and Output (variable block)- Theory
- Calibrations- Theory and challenge
- A big challenge follows every 2-3 small challenges
Program Location/s: In-person, Great Falls, VA
Program Fee: Please contact us for details
Program Fee: Please contact us for details