Robotics Part 1: LEGO Robotics

Instructor:  Mo Elhelw, Pentucket Robotics / Engineering teacher and FRC Robotics Team Lead Mentor

For students entering 5th - 8th grade

July 8-11 from 8am - 12pm or 1pm - 5pm

Students are encouraged to work in teams to design, build and program a LEGO Spike Prime robot to complete various diverse challenges in competitive matches. Adapted from the worldwide FIRST LEGO League program, students will learn how to balance priorities, analyze risk vs reward, make strategic design decisions, manage time and resource constraints, in addition to all the science and technology principles demonstrated in designing, building and programming a robot. Students will learn design principles using LEGOs and learn how to write autonomous code using Scratch, an educational programming language designed by MIT to make Python coding language accessible for young students. This course serves as a precursor to our other training, Technology Challenge Robotics.

Cost is $200.00 plus $25 materials fee

For any questions about the program please contact Mo Elhelw at melhelw@prsd.org

Robotics Part 2: Technology Challenge

Instructor:  Mo Elhelw, Pentucket Robotics / Engineering teacher and FRC Robotics Team Lead Mentor

For students entering 7th - 9th Grade

August 5th - 8th from 8am - 12pm

Students work in teams to design, build and program a FIRST Tech Challenge robot using a standardized but open-ended control system, various sensors, a metal frame, and 3D printed components. Starting with a standard framework and extensive set of rules, students will analyze the various game elements, design a drivetrain and various manipulators for various game elements, develop strategies, approach robot design through a strategic lense to prioritize functions, and create autonomous code routines. Students will learn design principles through the engineering design process and have the opportunity to fully develop and iterate on their designs in a competitive and cooperative environment. Students will learn to develop autonomous and teleoperated code in Java.

Cost is $200.00 plus $50 materials fee

For any questions about the program please contact Mo Elhelw at melhelw@prsd.org