This season, children will be asked to investigate the past as if they are a team of archaeologists. The children will build and explore an archaeological dig site, use tools to uncover mysterious artifacts, and more. They will also explore coding as they motorize parts of their team model.
Access to materials for all challenge levels: https://www.firstlegoleague.org/season#resources
Does the school supply all of the Legos? Depending on the size of the class the District will supply with at least 1 Lego First Box (The Theme box for the event) and 1 Lego Spike Prime/Essentials Lego Robotics Kit
Are there examples of the expo? There are videos at www.d75stem.com and images from the event last year
Is there an age or grade minimum to participate? Any District 75 classroom
Can anyone sign up for this? Specific to District 75 but space is limited so discuss with admin if you are interested in case there are other classes from your organization already participating
Is the expo a juried event? It is not a judged event, though we are looking if some schools would be interested "opt in" to be judged. For the most part this has always been an Expo of learning
Are there requirements for dimensions and does it have to be made completely from Legos? You need to use the Lego robotics kit and the theme box in your final project, but you may add other elements (Clay, paper, velcro, etc)
When is the project due and the expo going to be open? The Expo is May 20th, there are two PDs that you should sign up (Above) for if you are interested in the event where you will receive all of your supplies and support
Are these Legos a fully digital design submission or physical projects? Physical Projects with Block coding robotics
How do we get the project to the museum? One staff member from the school will arrive early to NYSci (8AM) and another teacher will chaperone the students on the bus for 10AM Arrival (put in bussing requests as soon as possible)
Is there a theme for the Expo? "Unearthed" Here is a link to the page our Expo is modeled after that will explain more
Do teachers have to attend both PD sessions - Pathways and Champions? Yes