Robotic Education Workshops

Upcoming robotics events Jan – June 2010:

Junior FIRST LEGO League Expo (JrFLL)

Sat, Jan 31, 2010

9:00am - 1:00pm

LEGOLAND California

Who Can Participate: Teams of 6-9 year olds, 2-6 children per team

What It Is: Themed, hands-on Challenge to unlock curiosity and creativity to improve the world around them. Kids use the Challenge to create a poster and build a moving LEGO model. Problem-solving and beginning engineering concepts combine with core values of team contributions, sportsmanship, and community involvement.

Cost:  $25 Registration on JrFLL website, $95 Kit of parts from JrFLL. Optional. $20 Team Member/ $26 Adults for Jr FLL Expo at LEGOLAND.

CLICK HERE to register.  

Robotics Workshop: Teacher Professional Development

Sat., Feb 6, 2010

8:30am – 4:30pm

Who Can Participate: Teachers, Parents, Adult Robotics Coaches and Mentors

What It Is: Learn to use LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robots and learn to teach robotics! Hands-on instruction by Tufts University instructors and practical classroom tips.

UCSD CEU Credit available.

Cost: $75

To Register: Call LEGOLAND at 760-438-LEGO

Spring Showdown Robotics

Sat, March 13, 2010

9:00am – 3:00pm

LEGOLAND California

Who Can Participate: FLL Teams of 9-14 year olds. Need an NXT set and Smart Move Challenge kit. Don’t have a Smart Move kit? We will help you find one.

What It Is: Space-themed Robotics Challenge, tournament-style. Music, lights, action on stage, and an On-the-Spot Challenge. Created by Santa Clarita Valley Robotics Group.

Cost: $20 Team Member / $26 Adults and Spectators

To Register: Call LEGOLAND at 760-438-LEGO

Robotics Workshop: Teacher Professional Development

Sat., May 15, 2010

8:30am – 4:30pm

Who Can Participate: Teachers, Parents, Adult Robotics Coaches and Mentors

What It Is: Learn to use LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robots and learn to teach robotics! Hands-on instruction and practical classroom tips by robotics experts.

UCSD CEU Credit available.

Cost: $75

To Register: Call LEGOLAND at 760-438-LEGO