Lego Robotics Track

Grades 5-8

gbSTEM offers a FIRST Lego League Challenge Robotics program. In FIRST Lego League (FLL), students working in teams get to build Lego robots to solve missions and earn points in a colorful and educational yearly game. They then can compete with students from all across the globe. In addition to building robots, students build organization, research, and leadership skills by designing an innovative project to benefit their community. A high majority of FLL alumni go on to pursue successful careers in STEM fields. Learn more about FIRST Lego League.

Prerequisites

It is recommended that students sign up for this program after having taken a CS or Engineering track course, but no experience is required. It is expected that students in the robotics program will be able to make the majority of class times, as their teammates will be depending on them.

Skills Taught and Practiced

The Design Process
Engineering Principles
Problem Solving
Robot Programming
Teamwork
Research
Presenting To Judges
Leadership and Organization

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