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TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES Sept 11 (Thursday), Coaches Brainstorming Session - the day after game is announced 4-6:00 pm Mashburn Elementary Come join us as we review the game rules, offer each other helpful hints, and brainstorm as a group about how to approach the challenge and how to work with the young students. We'll have lots of experienced folks there to help you, so stop by if you can. Note: we realize some folks don't get out of class until 4:30. Come as soon as you can - we'll get you caught up!
Sat Sept 13th - Wheeler Circuit Runners Robotics 4th Annual Kickoff Workshop Sat. Sept. 13 8-12:30 This is a chance for tudents and coaches to gain insight in the FLL world. All articipants will participate in instruction on the building, rogramming, presentation, and missions strategy associated to this
years FLL game Climate Connection.
There is a cost of $20 that is a tax deductible contribution to the heeler Robotics Program. You can send email inquiries to David Platt
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Sept 28th (Sunday) Bot' oberfest!!! 9-1:00 and 2-6:00 (two sessions) Doors open at 8:30 and 1:30 Atlanta Girls School FREE Register here This is a premier training opportunity - all of the experts in the region will be there to help you. Agenda (repeats at 2:00)
9:00/2:00 Welcome, Opening 9:15/2:15 Keynote Address 10:00/3:00 Session 1 11:30/4:30 Session 2 1:00/6:00 Cleanup Directions
The Atlanta Girls' School is very easy to drive to and find. Use the link to
Google Maps below to assist you.
3254 Northside Parkway, NW Atlanta, GA 30327
Overview of Class Content for the day
Programming:
Introduction to NXT Software and Functionality
a) Differences between common pallet, complete pallet, and custom pallet
b) Opening and saving programs
c) Tools menu
d) Download menu
e) NXT window
f) Basic Programming with the common pallet icons
g) Troubleshooting and downloading firmware (Handout)
h) Using the feedback block
Intermediate NXT Programming Class
a) Overview of common pallet icons
b) My Blocks
c) Nested Loops & Switches
d) Parallel processing
e) Creating Profiles
Advanced NXT Programming Class
a) Overview of complete pallet icons
b) Decision Making: logic and compare blocks
c) Variable Block
d) Wiring and Data hubs
e) Q&A session
RCX & ROBOLAB Programming class
This will be an open forum Q&A session for those using ROBOLAB 2.5.4 with
the RCX Brick.
Building:
Robot Design: An overview: This will be a Q&A session and technique
demonstration for robot design. This session is an overview that will help
answer the question "Where do we start?" and will contain discussion of
specific design ideas that can be incorporated into a competition robot.
Physical examples will be displayed and their design concepts explained. New
teams will find this discussion extremely helpful and numerous resources
will be provided as a handout.
Reliable Robot Design: Learn to build your robot for predictable results in
FLL. Do you want your robot to be sturdy, reliable and well designed? Some
topics we will cover include:
. Building a sturdy robot
. Adding bumpers and wall huggers
. Good positioning of sensors
. Build your robot for predictability
We will also talk about "best practices" for teams in getting ready for
competitions.
Chassis Design: This discussion will cover the area of Chassis Design. Robot
chassis design can be a critical component of a competition robot and
numerous tips and examples will be provided and discussed. The chassis is
the central component of a competition robot and a well-designed chassis
will allow for the use of many specialized attachments.
FLL Project & Judging:
Topics that will be covered in the Project portion of this session
. Picking a topic
. Researching
. Types of sources
. "Field trips" related to the topic
. Contacting experts
. Compiling information
. Creating sample (if applicable)
. Developing your project presentation
. Presenting your presentation and research to other audiences to inform
them (School, church, scouts)
. Logistics and time limits of the presentation before judges
. Sample projects and links to more sample projects
. Copies of information and rubrics about projects from Coaches' Handbook
. Question period
FLL Missions:
Coverage and Q&A for the "Climate Connections" rules, including strategy
discussion. Competition tables will be setup for teams to test and
experiment if time permits. Bring your own kits and laptop (and power
chargers).
Sun Oct 26, 2008 CEISMIC, GA Tech - School of Earth & Atmosperic Science Show and tell on the campus to share information and ethods for collecting climate data. More details will be posted on he georgiafll.org website when the details are finalized. Space will
be limited and restricted to only a couple people per team to allow a arger percentage of teams to gain the information.
For planning purpose:
Date Sun. Oct. 26, 2008
Time likely 1-3 or 2-4
Place Georgia Tech EAS Cost: FREE
Sat Nov 15th, Women in Engineering - Middle School Outreach Dear Teacher,
We would like to inform you of a wonderful opportunity for your
students. Georgia Tech's student chapter of the Society of Women Engineers
will be hosting our annual Middle School Outreach program on *November 15**
th* this year. We need your help recruiting students! We are looking for
girls from 6th, 7th, or 8th grade who may be interested in engineering.
Please pass on the attached application form to any female students who have
one or more of these qualities:
- Have an interest in math or science
- Have an interest in engineering
- Like hands-on activities
- Are strong math or science students
- Work well in groups
- May be interested in attending Georgia Tech
Applications are due on October 31st. Space is limited, so encourage your
students to apply as soon as possible! We are going to have a lot of fun,
and hopefully help get some students excited about engineering. Enclosed you
will find a letter to prospective students and the required registration
form. Please feel free to duplicate this form for distribution to all
interested students. When they register, the girls should be sure to include
their name, grade, school, city, special dietary needs, and email address.
We will use this email address to contact them to confirm registration and
provide further details about the event.
Space is limited so apply early. *Completed registration forms must be
received by mail or email no later than October 31st, 2008: *
ATTN: EXCITE
Society of Women Engineers
Georgia Tech Student Section
350274 Georgia Tech Station
Atlanta, GA 30332-1520
Amanda Thyne
Middle School Outreach Chair
Email:
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Phone: 315.480.7837
Mary Katherine Scott
Middle School Outreach Chair
Email:
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Phone: 512.293.6121 More ... We'll be adding more as we become aware of them, so check back often!!!
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