FIRST LEGO League : The Unofficial Guide


James Floyd. Kelly
Bok Engelsk 2008 · Electronic books.
Utgitt
San Francisco : : No Starch Press, , 2008.
Omfang
1 online resource (266 p.)
Utgave
1st edition
Opplysninger
Description based upon print version of record.. - Acknowledgments; Introduction; How This Book Is Organized; 1: What Is FIRST LEGO League?; FIRST and the FIRST Robotics Competition; FIRST Robotics Competition; FIRST Tech Challenge (Formerly FIRST VEX Challenge); FIRST VEX Challenge; FIRST LEGO League; Themes; The FLL Robot Game; Technical Interview; Project; Teamwork; More on FLL to Come; Junior FIRST LEGO League; Where Does LEGO MINDSTORMS Fit In?; MINDSTORMS Components; The MINDSTORMS Programming Software; What Is the LEGO Group's Involvement?; What Are the Differences Between the Two Versions?. - 6: Managing Your TeamTeam Structures; Team Captain; CEO and Board of Directors; We're All Equals Here; Robot Team and Research Team; Building Team and Programming Team; Quick Response Teams; Chassis Team and Attachment Team(s); Team Structure Summary; FLL Team Roles; Team Captain; Co-captains; Building Team Leader; Programming Team Leader; Website Manager; Videographer; Photographer; Blogger; Project Leader; Program and Data Manager; Equipment Manager; Having Fun; Making Decisions and Voting; Number of Members Needed for a Vote; Final Say; Voting; Team Progress Tracking. - Experience and/or SeniorityUnique Skills; Gender Balance; Displayed Interest; Announcing Your Selections; Holding Your First Team Meeting; Introduce Coach, Team Members, Mentors, and Parents; Exchange Contact Information; Discuss Meeting Locations and Schedule; Assign Team Member Roles and Duties; Sign a Team Member Pledge; Don't Forget the Food!; Adding New Members to an Existing Team; Announce an Invitation for New Members; Accept Team Member Applications; Select New Team Members; Consider a Second Team; Meet with the Returning Team for the First Time; Building Your Team; A Team Is Born. - The Gauge as a Progress Measurement Tool. - The ProjectRobot Design and Teamwork; Rubrics; 4: Finding Equipment, Mentors, and Funding; Equipment and Supplies; Funding; Schools; Government; Parents; Businesses; Fund-Raisers; Team Mentors; Gathering Resources Early; 5: Starting or Building a Team; Methods for Starting a New FLL Team; School Programs; After-School Programs; Community and Church Groups; Homeschool Groups; Motivated Parents or Children; Getting Started; Announcing Formation of a Team; Accepting Team Member Applications; Signup Sheet; Printed Application; Interview; Essay; Selecting Final Team Members. - What About the FLL Competition Mat and Models?Conclusion; 2: How FLL Works; Tournaments; Robot Game; Field Mat; Mission Models; The Match; The Project; Research; Presentation; Sharing Your Project with the Community; Robot Design; Teamwork; Team Roles and Responsibilities; Gracious Professionalism; Problem Solving/Team Dynamics; Enthusiasm/Participation; Understanding of FLL Values; Team Challenge; Awards; 3: Guidelines and Rules; Mission Descriptions; Analyzing Mission Descriptions; Strategizing with Mission Descriptions; Robot Game Rules; Q&A and the Forum; Guidelines for Other Categories. - FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is an international program for kids ages 9-14 that combines a hands-on, interactive robotics program and research presentation with a sports-like atmosphere. FIRST LEGO League: The Unofficial Guide is the go-to source for coaches, teachers, parents, and students participating in the FLL competition. Written for both rookie and experienced teams, the book covers a variety of topics, including team formation and organization, robot building and programming, and the basics of getting involved with FLL. Filled with practical advice and real building and programming example
Emner
Sjanger
Dewey
ISBN
1-4571-6954-1. - 1-59327-450-5
Hylleplass
TJ211.2 .K45 2012

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