Robotics Resource link  

QUICK LIST: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeyWueNOUAg

https://primelessons.org/RobotDesigns/instructions/DroidBotIVBuildInstructions.pdf

https://www.fllcasts.com/subscriptions/show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErDj8myI_Tg

lego spike prime sumo robot 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCQG3s0qW2g&t=124s

1. Welcome & Introduction

• Briefly introduce Build Play Learn Labs robotics.
  
  

• Share excitement about starting a Robotics Team for competitions.
  
  

2. What a Robotics Team Involves

Robotics Leagues (like FIRST LEGO League & VEX IQ)

• Students design, build, and program robots to solve real-world challenges.
  
  

• Competitions include presentations, teamwork, coding, and robot games.
  
  

Team Jobs & Roles

• Builders: Assemble the robot.
  
  

• Programmers: Write code in LEGO Spike / Python.
  
  

• Designers: Create 3D parts & improve robot design.
  
  

• Drivers: Control the robot during competitions.
  
  

• Researchers: Work on innovation projects.
  
  

• Presenters: Share the team’s work with judges.
  
  

Benefits of Joining

• Learn STEM skills (coding, engineering, teamwork).
  
  

• Build confidence & leadership.
  
  

• Meet and compete with other robotics teams.
  
  

• Prepares for future careers in tech and engineering.
  
  

• Looks great on college and scholarship applications.
  
  

3. Cost & Support

Average costs for robotics teams (you can adjust for your nonprofit):

• Team Registration (FIRST LEGO League / VEX IQ): $400–$600
  
  

• Robot Kit (LEGO Spike Prime or VEX IQ): $400–$550
  
  

• Extra Parts & Tools: $200–$400
  
  

• Competition Travel / Fees: $200–$300
  
  

➡️ That means $1,200–$1,800 per year per team.
For families, you could set an average team member contribution around $200–$250 per student, payable directly to the nonprofit.
The rest can be covered by fundraising, grants, and sponsors.

4. Today’s Hands-On Activity: Build a Simple Roller 🚗

• Students form small groups.
  
  

• Build a basic rolling robot with LEGO Spike.
  
  

• Focus on structure: wheels, base, motor attachment.
  
  

5. Coding with LEGO Spike

• Open the Spike App.
  
  

• Show how to connect the hub.
  
  

• Program the robot to:
  
  

  1. Move forward.
     
     

  2. Turn left/right.
     
     

  3. Stop on command.
     
     

👉 End with a mini-race or obstacle challenge so students can test their roller bots.

6. Closing

• Recap what they learned today.
  
  

• Remind them: “We are not just learning robotics — we are building a team to compete and represent East Palo Alto.”
  
  

• Share the sign-up process & costs.
  
  

• Invite families to ask questions about joining the team.