Interested in the world of coding and design? Well look no further than C.I.R.C.U.I.T Robotics
Our program runs from late July to the end of March. We're committed to providing a comprehensive and enriching experience for our young participants.
What does C.I.R.C.U.I.T stand for?
Our team’s name, C.I.R.C.U.I.T, stands for 'Cultivating Intellectual Resilience and Creativity Using Innovative Technologies.' This mouthful of an acronym reflects our commitment to helping students develop critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills through hands-on robotics activities. By using innovative technologies, students learn to overcome challenges and find creative solutions.
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.
Contact enrichment@younglaureates.org for more information about joining C.I.R.C.U.I.T Robotics FIRST LEGO League Challenge Team!
We aim to have a team size of 7-8 passionate students. Spaces fill up fast, so contact us today to learn more and secure your spot!