You do not need to go to EV3 On Tue, Sep 16, 2014 at 12:17 PM, Kristina Romasser < [log in to unmask]> wrote: > I was just wondering if we need to go to the new type of robot or if it > will have to eventually be purchased. The $75 dollar kit is just the basic > without the new EV3. We have NXT. Thanks > > On Tue, Sep 16, 2014 at 10:59 AM, Wendy Newton <[log in to unmask]> > wrote: > >> My kids only meet once per week for a couple of hours because they have >> so many other things we are working around. Because of that they do >> research between meetings during the project phase and then put it together >> when they come to meetings. >> So for last year they each researched and picked a natural disaster and >> community, then they came back together and talked about them, did some >> research together and decided between them which one to concentrate on. >> Then they each researched the natural disaster they picked at home and the >> problems that might result from that, came back together to discuss and >> pick the one to concentrate on. And so on. They are using the same method >> for this year but still working through it. >> During the first part of the season they concentrate on project and once >> they feel they have a good handle on it, move to robot. >> The first year (Senior Solutions) they did them concurrently but being >> all boys that was their favorite part. Judging feedback from their >> tournament indicated they were too robot focused. We kept the feedback >> sheets and they reviewed them prior to the start of last year and changed >> their strategy which worked very well. >> >> On Tue, Sep 16, 2014 at 10:49 AM, Fredrik Nyman <[log in to unmask]> >> wrote: >> >>> I have been thinking about assigning project homework to my 4th and 5th >>> graders that they would do with their parents' help. Nothing big, maybe 15 >>> minutes of Internet research. >>> >>> Has anyone tried that approach? Thoughts? >>> >>> (My kids' parents are exceptionally supportive). >>> >>> >>> On Tuesday, September 16, 2014, Gowri Kumar <[log in to unmask]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> There are five teams from our school and each team gets to practice >>>> the mission once a week for two hours. Then they would meet at library or >>>> someone's place once a week and do the research and other team activities. >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPad >>>> >>>> On Sep 16, 2014, at 9:41 AM, "Poole, Aeronia" <[log in to unmask]> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> I am curious if anyone has a school-based team and how you divide the >>>> practice time to cover research, building, programming, and team-building. >>>> We have 1 hour, 15 minutes 1X/week, but just added a 2nd day. Feeling >>>> a bit stressed about what to focus on before regional tournaments. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Mrs. Poole >>>> >>>> MS Tech Lab >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *From:* First Lego League in Virginia and DC [ >>>> mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On Behalf Of *Scott Rakestraw >>>> *Sent:* Monday, September 15, 2014 4:15 PM >>>> *To:* [log in to unmask] >>>> *Subject:* Re: [VADCFLL-L] Robot Design for Rookies >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Frank, >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Every coach struggles with this, you are not alone. There is a >>>> balance, my first year I was completely hands-off and evolved my approach >>>> with experience. After my first year and after having some experience in >>>> Boy Scouts, I adopted the Edge Method from Boy Scouts, which is a method of >>>> learning by doing and a Robotics Badge Learning system. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Explain how it is done – tell them >>>> >>>> Demonstrate the steps – show them >>>> >>>> Guide – learn as they practice – watch them do it >>>> >>>> Enable – help them to succeed on their own >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> We apply the EDGE method with summer workshops and challenges that >>>> explain, demonstrate and guide. By the time missions are released, they >>>> are on the enable step and have a strong foundation. Once we have the >>>> missions, the team completes a robot design worksheet which defines the >>>> robot they will build. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> We also use a Robotics Badge Learning System as part of the process, a >>>> concept borrowed from Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. I use the badges to >>>> recognize team contribution and more importantly, to encourage team members >>>> to learn and try new things. I think we have about 30 badges. For >>>> example, you can earn a line following or wall squaring badge. Because they >>>> want to earn badges, they take the time to learn about a concept. When >>>> they are doing run strategy, they figure out how to apply a badge concept >>>> like wall or line squaring. The badges are not just robot focused, they >>>> also cover project and core values. My team this year is a Division II of >>>> all 7th grade girls that has won awards at States the last two years, >>>> they still want to earn badges. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> If you are interested in the Robotics Badge Learning System, challenges >>>> or worksheets, they are available on my robotics blog, >>>> www.fllstartingpoint.com, under resources. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> >>>> Scott Rakestraw >>>> >>>> www.fllstartingpoint.com >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Capital Teens >>>> >>>> Capital Girls >>>> >>>> Capital Girls Too >>>> >>>> Code Crackers (4 Years) >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *From:* First Lego League in Virginia and DC [ >>>> mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On Behalf Of *Frank Levine >>>> *Sent:* Monday, September 15, 2014 12:00 AM >>>> *To:* [log in to unmask] >>>> *Subject:* [VADCFLL-L] Robot Design for Rookies >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Hi all, >>>> >>>> I was wondering where the line is between 'kids do the work' vs >>>> 'starter robot' is? I have seen several suggestions (both here and on the >>>> interwebs) that this/that robot is a great robot for rookies, etc. While >>>> my team has been trying to make a decent robot from scratch, I have taken >>>> many of the suggestions that I have seen from the internet and made what I >>>> think is a decent driving base. Is it appropriate to hand that base over >>>> to the rookies and let them go from there? Will the judges frown on a >>>> coach doing some of the initial legwork to get a base started? What's the >>>> difference between that and finding a starting base on-line? Ideally I >>>> would love to see them make it from scratch, but today's building session >>>> has me thinking that this may be a bit of a stretch. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> >>>> Frank Levine >>>> >>>> "The Construction Mavericks" >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> >>>> To UNSUBSCRIBE or CHANGE your settings, please visit >>>> https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-l.html and select "Join or >>>> leave the list". >>>> VADCFLL administrative announcements are sent via >>>> VADCFLL-ANNOUNCEMENTS-L. Visit >>>> https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-announcements-l.html to >>>> subscribe. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *From:* First Lego League in Virginia and DC [ >>>> mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On Behalf Of *Frank Levine >>>> *Sent:* Monday, September 15, 2014 12:00 AM >>>> *To:* [log in to unmask] >>>> *Subject:* [VADCFLL-L] Robot Design for Rookies >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Hi all, >>>> >>>> I was wondering where the line is between 'kids do the work' vs >>>> 'starter robot' is? I have seen several suggestions (both here and on the >>>> interwebs) that this/that robot is a great robot for rookies, etc. While >>>> my team has been trying to make a decent robot from scratch, I have taken >>>> many of the suggestions that I have seen from the internet and made what I >>>> think is a decent driving base. Is it appropriate to hand that base over >>>> to the rookies and let them go from there? Will the judges frown on a >>>> coach doing some of the initial legwork to get a base started? What's the >>>> difference between that and finding a starting base on-line? Ideally I >>>> would love to see them make it from scratch, but today's building session >>>> has me thinking that this may be a bit of a stretch. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> >>>> Frank Levine >>>> >>>> "The Construction Mavericks" >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> >>>> To UNSUBSCRIBE or CHANGE your settings, please visit >>>> https://listserv.jmu.edu/archives/vadcfll-l.html and select "Join or >>>> leave the list". >>>> VADCFLL administrative announcements are sent via >>>> VADCFLL-ANNOUNCEMENTS-L. 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