- Strategy Games
- Hands-on Activities
- Using Power Tools
- Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Public Speaking
- Web Design
- CAD/3-D Graphics
- Technical Writing
- PowerPoint
- Programming
- Engineering
- Technology
- Robotics
Old and new members are encouraged to join us for our upcoming team meetings in April and May. Team members will learn and/or improve various skills that will help the team work more effectively during robotics season next fall. (Please note that new parents are expected to stay and attend a parent meeting while their student is attending the team meeting.)
All team meetings will take place from 7:00-8:30pm at Extraordinary Education Center, 9522 Carraway Lane, Magnolia, TX 77354.
APRIL 1st – GEARS WITHOUT TEARS
- Learn, why, where and when to use gears
- Learn how to calculate simple and compound Gear ratios
- Get “hands on” experiences building examples of different types of gears using LEGOs to reinforce the ideas discussed
Join us for a overview of barn shop procedures, tools and their use, and maybe even some hands-on practice.
- Safety rules
- Proper attire for working in a shop environment
- Square, tape measure, hand tools, power tools, cutting, drilling, etc.
- Proper tools for the job (wood, plastic metal)
We’ll cover simple sketching techniques to present your ideas to others. A picture is worth a thousand words. Many well-known companies have started with a simple sketch of an idea!
MAY 27th – BRAINSTORMING & RESEARCH
We’ll also cover research methods available today. Engineers utilize resources available to the best of their ability. There’s no reason to re-invent the wheel - unless you want to be a wheel expert!
All team members both old and new are also encouraged to attend the BEST Re-Boot Camp in June for a fun week of skill-building and team-building.
EIL BEST Robotics RE-BOOT Camp
presented by Extraordinary Innovation Labs BEST Robotics Team
June 2-6, 2014 (Mon-Fri)
9:00am-4:00pm
Ages: 6th-12th grade
- $150/camper (New EE BEST Robotics Team Member)
- $25/camper (Previous EE BEST Robotics Team Member)
Students in this camp will develop many of the skills necessary for a successful BEST Robotics contest season. The camp is open to girls and boys entering grades 6-12.
Prior robotics experience is not necessary.
Skill focus areas will include:
- Use of various power tools
- Robot construction
- Programming
- Problem solving and mini-challenges
- CAD Drawing
- Presentation skills
- Team-building activities
- and more!