Congratulation to Team...
RICE and BEANS
The winner from the first half of the year had to wait until the second half determined their winner. Then it was the best of 5 matches to determine the overall winner. Which they did in 2 straight wins, lost one and then another win to end 3-1.
Congrats!!!! Job Well Done.
To all 8th Grade students
As you can see from the pictures showing only some of the qualified robots, teams are ready for next weeks Sumo Competition. Good Luck to all.
To all 6th graders in sections 6-15 through 6-18
In the next few classes we will be getting all the students logged into their accounts and start the process of learning Computer Science. Or as some would say, learning how to program.
Good learning and have some fun.
More pictures of student designs for your review:
As we collect more photos we'll be sure to update this website to highlight the student work.
The 7th Graders are working hard at their Design Process Stages. Here are just a few of the stages presented for testing.
Stay tuned. As we collect the photos taken so far, we'll add another post showing the student's designs.
To all 6th graders in sections 11-14
Be sure to make use of Tynker.com to help learn the basics of programming. We are quickly approaching Thanksgiving so make good use of your time. Also keep in mind we will only have a limited time after we return from Christmas Break so use your time wisely and get help when you need it.
To 7th Graders
The Design Process Stage project is underway. Below are some of the first stages built by students who completed their stage and were tested. Which ones do you think were a success?
To 7th grade students in sections 7-11,7-12,7-13,7-14
It's time to go racing!!!!
The first wave of CO2 cars have been completed and are ready for racing. The dragster course has been set up and was tested. This means next week we will be racing to see who's design is the fastest.
Good Luck to all racers!!!
To all 7th grade students in 7-11 to 7-14 the Dragster project begun. Be sure to use the Design Process steps you learned in the previous project to create your personalized car.
The Design process project is underway. Students will following the design process to help them research, design and build their "stage". Unique ideas are always encouraged. Good Luck and Good Design to all. Below are two designs that took a different approach then many others.
Remember, your design can end up being quite impressive.
8th grade - Introduction to Robotics
The first class of 8th Grade student have completed the Binary worksheets and are now working on Robotics Projects. The remaining 8th grade classes will be finishing very soon and will also be moving onto Robotics
The students will first build their starting robot then start in on the "Driving Test" by completing all four objectives.
1. 5-3-4
2. Parallel Parking
3. Block Push (Called the O'Brian)
4. Slalom Course
If any student(s) has not completed their project(s) please see Mr. Falcon to obtain any extra help they may request and/or to make up any work.
Congratulations to the team of .....Guff123
We are happy to announce the Round Robin Schedules for the second half of the year are set up and ready to be played. Next week teams will have their robot inspected in order to qualify for the competition. Reminder of the most important requirements:
1. Robots may not move or expand for the first 5 seconds of all matches.
2. Robots must fit in the 8"x 7" box and not expand until after the 5 seconds.
3. Robots must have their cables routing internally to protect them.
4. All sensor must be protected from contact except the button which requires contact.
8-15 Sumo Competition Schedule Schedule
8-16 Sumo Competition Schedule Schedule
8-17 Sumo Competition Schedule Schedule
8-18 Sumo Competition Schedule Schedule
To all 6th graders in sections 15 to 18 the programming projects have begun. You will make use of Tynker.com to help learn the basics of programming.
The following teams should be congratulated for a job well done winning their class sections. Below you can see the Tournament Schedule for the sectional finals. Pictures of each winner is also below.
Sectional Finals Round Robin listing
8 - 11
8 - 12
8 - 13
To everyone interested in watching the Sumo competition live:
The following links will be updated as the competitions occur. Each class will have their own Ranking Table and the Round Match Ups link.
8-11
8-12
8-13
8-14
As classes are set up this post will be updated along with announcing the actual dates for competition. Stay Tuned.
To all 7th grade students in 7-11 to 7-14 the Dragster project begun. Be sure to use the Design Process steps you learned in the previous project to create your personalized car.
Racing will occur in Mid January so lets get designing, building and testing.
Students have begun building their robots and will then begin programming them to meet the requirements of the Driving Test project. Stay tuned for more updates showing the student's success.
The Design process project has begun. Students will following the design process to help them research, design and build their "stage". Unique ideas are always encouraged. Good Luck and Good Design to all. Below are two designs that took a different approach then many others.
Remember, your design can end up being quite impressive.