Our C.I.R.C.U.I.T Robotics FLL Team:

What do they do?

• F.L.L. Challenge

  • Real-World Problem-Solving: Each year, we participate in the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Challenge, tackling a new real-world scientific or technological problem.

  • Robot Design and Programming: We design, build, and program robots to complete missions related to the season's theme.

• Developing STEAM Skills

  • Hands-On Learning: Our program provides a fun and engaging way to learn about science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM).

  • Essential Skills: Students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills.

• Becoming Innovators

  • Research and Development: We research the annual FLL theme and develop innovative solutions to the presented challenges.

  • Showcase Ideas: Students present their ideas and solutions to judges at the FLL competitions.

• Embracing Core Values

  • Teamwork and Collaboration: We foster a supportive and collaborative environment where students work together to achieve their goals.

  •  Respect and Discovery: We encourage students to respect their teammates and discover new ideas through exploration and experimentation.

Beyond Competitions

Even after the FLL competitions conclude, we continue to foster a strong learning environment. Our focus shifts to honing in on coding and building skills, preparing our students, not only for future FLL challenges, but also for a promising future in engineering and design.

Through ongoing practice and mentorship, we aim to equip our students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in STEM fields. Our post-competition activities include:

• Advanced Robotics Projects

• Coding Workshops

• Team-Building Activities

Engaging Siblings During Practice

While our FLL team members are practicing, younger siblings can participate in various activities designed to foster learning and engagement:

LEGO Build Challenges

• Provide a variety of LEGO bricks and sets for creative building.

• Encourage siblings to build their own structures, vehicles, or machines.

• Offer age-appropriate challenges and prompts to stimulate their imagination.

Coding Practice

• Mbot and Dash Robots: Introduce younger siblings to coding using these educational robots.

• Simple Coding Activities: Provide age-appropriate coding activities or games that can be done on a computer or tablet.

• Coding Resources: Offer online resources or tutorials for parents and siblings to explore coding together.

LEGO Spike Essentials

• Introductory Sessions: Provide hands-on sessions to introduce younger siblings to the LEGO Spike platform and its capabilities.

• Guided Projects: Offer guided projects using LEGO Spike to help siblings learn basic coding and robotics concepts.

• Open Exploration: Allow siblings to explore and experiment with LEGO Spike independently, fostering creativity and problem-solving.

Preparing for Future FLL Participation

• Shadowing the Team: Encourage younger siblings to observe and learn from the FLL team members.

• Mentorship Opportunities: Provide opportunities for older team members to mentor younger siblings.

• Skill Development: Focus on developing essential skills like problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork, which are crucial for FLL participation.