Robotics Club
What do you do in Robotics?
The Robotics Club is a fun and engaging way for students to learn about engineering concepts while building and programming robots! Here's a summary of what makes it unique:
Hands-On Learning:
Lego Mindstorms: The club uses the Lego Mindstorms collection, providing a friendly and intuitive platform for students to learn robotics and programming without prior knowledge.
Design, Build, and Program: Members get to experience the entire robotics process, from designing their robots to building and programming them to complete specific tasks.
Teamwork and Competition:
Team-Based Projects: Students work in groups of 3-4, fostering collaboration and teamwork skills as they design and build their robots together.
Challenging Competitions: After a period of initial learning and building, teams face a series of robotic challenges where they must apply their skills to solve problems.
Points and Recognition: The competitive aspect adds a fun and motivating element, with points awarded for successful challenge completions, culminating in crowning the top robotic team at NMS.
Benefits for Members:
STEM Skills: The club provides a hands-on introduction to STEM concepts like engineering, mechanics, programming, and problem-solving.
Critical Thinking: Members learn to think critically and creatively to design solutions for various robotic challenges.
Teamwork and Communication: Working in teams teaches valuable communication and collaboration skills.
Problem-Solving Abilities: The club encourages members to develop their problem-solving abilities and apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios.
Overall: The Robotics Club offers an exciting and educational opportunity for students to explore robotics and programming, develop teamwork and problem-solving skills, and engage in friendly competition while learning valuable STEM concepts.
How often does it meet?
This club meets twice a week from September until December. The meetings are held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays mornings from 7:30 to 8:20.
Drop off procedure for Robotics Club
The back door at the end of the C-wing (specials hall) will be open from 7:30 to 7:40. If a student arrives after 7:40 they can ring the doorbell.
BACK DOOR
Links
Basic EV3 programming
Basic build EV3