FIRST LEGO League The Unofficial Guide
FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is an international program for kids ages 9-14 that combines a hands-on, interactive robotics program and research presentation with a sports-like atmosphere. FIRST LEGO League: The Unofficial Guide is the go-to source for coaches, teachers, parents, and students participatin...
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Formato: | Libro electrónico |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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San Francisco :
No Starch Press
2008.
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Edición: | 1st edition |
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009628545506719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Acknowledgments; Introduction; How This Book Is Organized; 1: What Is FIRST LEGO League?; FIRST and the FIRST Robotics Competition; FIRST Robotics Competition; FIRST Tech Challenge (Formerly FIRST VEX Challenge); FIRST VEX Challenge; FIRST LEGO League; Themes; The FLL Robot Game; Technical Interview; Project; Teamwork; More on FLL to Come; Junior FIRST LEGO League; Where Does LEGO MINDSTORMS Fit In?; MINDSTORMS Components; The MINDSTORMS Programming Software; What Is the LEGO Group's Involvement?; What Are the Differences Between the Two Versions?
- What About the FLL Competition Mat and Models?Conclusion; 2: How FLL Works; Tournaments; Robot Game; Field Mat; Mission Models; The Match; The Project; Research; Presentation; Sharing Your Project with the Community; Robot Design; Teamwork; Team Roles and Responsibilities; Gracious Professionalism; Problem Solving/Team Dynamics; Enthusiasm/Participation; Understanding of FLL Values; Team Challenge; Awards; 3: Guidelines and Rules; Mission Descriptions; Analyzing Mission Descriptions; Strategizing with Mission Descriptions; Robot Game Rules; Q&A and the Forum; Guidelines for Other Categories
- The ProjectRobot Design and Teamwork; Rubrics; 4: Finding Equipment, Mentors, and Funding; Equipment and Supplies; Funding; Schools; Government; Parents; Businesses; Fund-Raisers; Team Mentors; Gathering Resources Early; 5: Starting or Building a Team; Methods for Starting a New FLL Team; School Programs; After-School Programs; Community and Church Groups; Homeschool Groups; Motivated Parents or Children; Getting Started; Announcing Formation of a Team; Accepting Team Member Applications; Signup Sheet; Printed Application; Interview; Essay; Selecting Final Team Members
- Experience and/or SeniorityUnique Skills; Gender Balance; Displayed Interest; Announcing Your Selections; Holding Your First Team Meeting; Introduce Coach, Team Members, Mentors, and Parents; Exchange Contact Information; Discuss Meeting Locations and Schedule; Assign Team Member Roles and Duties; Sign a Team Member Pledge; Don't Forget the Food!; Adding New Members to an Existing Team; Announce an Invitation for New Members; Accept Team Member Applications; Select New Team Members; Consider a Second Team; Meet with the Returning Team for the First Time; Building Your Team; A Team Is Born
- 6: Managing Your TeamTeam Structures; Team Captain; CEO and Board of Directors; We're All Equals Here; Robot Team and Research Team; Building Team and Programming Team; Quick Response Teams; Chassis Team and Attachment Team(s); Team Structure Summary; FLL Team Roles; Team Captain; Co-captains; Building Team Leader; Programming Team Leader; Website Manager; Videographer; Photographer; Blogger; Project Leader; Program and Data Manager; Equipment Manager; Having Fun; Making Decisions and Voting; Number of Members Needed for a Vote; Final Say; Voting; Team Progress Tracking
- The Gauge as a Progress Measurement Tool