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

