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.
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 6th graders in sections 11-14
Be sure to make use of Tynker.com to help learn the basics of programming. There will only be a limited time after we return from Christmas Break so use your time wisely and get help when you need it.
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.
To all 6th grade students in sections 11 through 14
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
Students will learn how to measure down to a 1/16" accuracy. Which will then get them started on the next project covering Full Scale Drawings.
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.
To all students:
6th grade students have completed the emailing projects and are not learning how to measure to the 1/16th accuracy.
7th Grade students have completed the GoogleApps project and are now working on the Design Process project.
8th Grade students have completed the Binary worksheets and are now working on Robotics Projects.
If any student has not completed their projects please see Mr. Falcon during Raider time to make it up.
To all grades sections 1 through 4
The 6th grade classes have started learning how to program using Tynker. This is a web based program so as long as they have internet access the students can continue to enjoy learning.
The 7th grade classes have started on the transportation project called Designing a CO2 car. They'll be making use of the design process learned in the previous assignment while using supplies from Pitsco.
The 8th grade classes have started on the next steps to improving their understanding of how Robotics and programming are interconnected.
