Extraordinary Innovation Labs–Upcoming Events

Does your middle school or high school student have an interest in any of these areas?

• 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

If so, then you are invited to come check out the Extraordinary Innovation Labs BEST Robotics Team. Our team is seeking new members, and we would love to have YOU! We need both boys and girls ages 6th-12th grade.
BEST is more than just robots. It’s all about Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology. There’s something for everyone from graphic art to public relations to web design and more. Students don’t even have to touch with the robot if they don’t want to! There are also opportunities for leadership development, and team membership will enhance your college and scholarship applications.
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.

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APRIL 1^st – GEARS WITHOUT TEARS
Join us for a hands-on overview of gears, how they work and how they can be used to create robots and even moving parts for displays, etc. Super fun learning gears with LEGO!!

• 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

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APRIL 22^nd – SHOP SCENE (BARN TIME)
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)

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MAY 13^th – SKETCHING SURVEY
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!

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MAY 27^th – BRAINSTORMING & RESEARCH
We’ll cover how to have a productive brainstorming session with other team members and stay on track.
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!

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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!