How we create, assemble, problem solve, and celebrate thinking and collaborating

through little plastic bricks.

Overview

1. Introduction and Camps2. Overview of Robodog Season3. Expectations of Robodogs4. Q and A

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FLL Competition

GUI Coding

Powerful Community

3 Rounds of 2:30 robot runs

5 Minute Research with 5 Minute Q & A

10 Minutes of Robot Design Presentation

Core Values

Multiple Teams = One Family

Success is not always measured in hardware

FeedbackParents are vital

Speak with experts

Sharing our message

Once a Robodog, Always a Robodog

Step 1: Public Announcement

Step 2: Information Meeting

1. Speak about realities of the team2. Discuss Summer Camp 3. Demonstrate robot4. Field questions

Step 3: Summer Camp

5 Days3 hours per dayPerformance Assessment

*prior team members not guaranteed back*

Step 4: Fall Meeting

1. Introductions2. Decide Practice Schedule3. 2 days/week for 90 minutes4. Gather contact info5. Q and A

Step 5: FLL SeasonAugust/September: brainstorm, on site locations, team building, robot buildingOctober: finalize ideas, finalize robot body, split into team tasksNovember: CRUNCH TIME!!!!!!December: RegionalsJanuary: StateJanuary: Team Wrap Up

Issues to Address

Time constraints - busy schedules, kids, time consumptionKeeping it fun, but competitiveMaturity Levels - 5th-8th grade

Qualities of a Robodog

Q and A and Discussion