Suzanne Robotics Club Coaches Training

What is First Lego League Project Core Values Robot Game

Overview Video - Trash Trek

Project Video - Trash Trek

Robot Game Video - Trash Trek

Project Identify a real-world problem Research the Challenge Topic Talk to Professionals in the field Create innovative solution Create something that doesn’t exist Build upon something that does Share findings

Create an innovative solution Create something that doesn’t exist. Something to add value to society Build upon something that does

Share Your Research and solution Share your solution with others Class Town Meeting City Council Reps Share with those that might benefit from your solution

Decide How to Share with judges Prepare a presentation Judges like unique presentations Show knowledge creatively Create a poster, brochure, pamphlet

Core Values We are a team We do the work to find solutions with guidance from our Coaches and Mentors We know our Coaches and Mentors Don’t have all the answers; we learn together We honor spirit of friendly competition What we discover is more important than what we win We share our experiences with others We display Gracious Professionalism and Coopertition in everything we do We have fun

Gracious Professionalism Compete like crazy, but treat others with respect Your real opponent is the problem you’re trying to solve Lend a helping hand to an opponent when needed Never treat others like losers This is part of growing up and being a member of society

Coopertition Combination of Cooperation and Competition Teams should always cooperate with one another as they compete Teach mastered skills to other teammates so they can also master the skills It’s better to win by competing than to win by default

Benefit of the Doubt Don’t assume that you know what another team is capable of Don’t let your team members make assumptions Children are creative and advanced in technology

Core Value Judging Different formats of judging (ask questions) Robots and Projects not needed Prepare samples of how team used core values throughout the season Keep feedback constructive

Robot Game Download and print documents when available Watch the Video when available Read the missions carefully Read the Rules

Robot Performance Teams receive points for completing missions More than one match per tournament Only best score counts

Robot Design Judges interview and observe teams Formal design presentations at some events Teams need to prepare basic introduction to their robot design Mission Models may be in judging area

Tips from Lego Engineer Scott evans Read the Challenge document repeatedly and carefully Use Mindstorm Training Features Set Manageable Goals Make your robot’s navigation depend on features of the field when possible Don’t try to program more than 1 step at a time

Tips from Lego Engineer Scott evans 6. Build things strong so the robot doesn’t break 7. Keep access to essential features in mind 8. Build around your optical sensors 9. Build sliders/casters close to drive wheels 10. Try not to get frustrated or spend too much time at once

What is your role Head Coach Assistant Coach Mentor Parent Remember to let the kids do the work. You are all there to guide and assist in their adventures.

Coaches Review with your team: Core Values Gracious Professionalism Coaches’ Promise Set Goals for your team

Next Step for Coaches Email Team Name Complete YPP and Consent and Release Documents Create a Meeting Schedule (email to Mrs. Silcock) Encourage students to create a Mock project Evaluate strengths and weaknesses Attend EV3 Training this Summer Build a Table or borrow one

Timeline May 2017: Team registration, Purchase robot kit, Form Teams​ June-July 2017: Team preparation, Order competition materials, coach will continue to communicate with FLL, Coaches meetings​ Aug-Sep 2017: Start building materials, Prepare for competitions (missions, projects, and core values)​ Oct 2017: Attend 1st and 2nd practice tournament ​ Nov 2017: Attend Qualifier Tournament​ Dec 2017: Attend Championship Tournament (For teams that advance from the Qualifier Tournament)​ Jan-Feb 2018: Attend California FLL Cup at Legoland (Optional)​ March-April 2018: Attend Spring Showdown Tournament at Legoland (Optional)​ May 2018: Attend Invitational Tournament (Only Invited Team)