Exploring Underwater Technology with FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge (2024-2025)
FIRST® LEGO® League CHALLENGE (Ages 10-12)
2024-2025 Theme: SUBMERGEDSM
Course Description:
Dive into the exciting world of underwater technology with our 4-month FIRST® LEGO® League course for the 2024-2025 season! This year’s theme explores the innovative ways robotics and technology are revolutionizing underwater exploration and engineering.
This course is designed to immerse participants in the world of underwater technology through the lens of the 2024-2025 FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge, SUBMERGEDSM. By combining hands-on robotics, engineering principles, and problem-solving activities, learners will tackle real-world challenges related to ocean exploration. The course emphasizes teamwork, creativity, and persistence while developing critical STEM skills. Participants will:
- Build and program LEGO® robots to complete underwater-themed missions.
- Research and design an innovative solution to a pressing ocean-related problem.
- Develop and practice skills for presenting their ideas and solutions in a competition setting.
- Learn and demonstrate FIRST® Core Values like Gracious Professionalism® and Coopertition®.
Children must be accompanied by an adult age 18 years or older.
Participants will:
- Collaborate in teams to design, build, and program LEGO® robots to tackle real-world underwater challenges.
- Take STEM-focused field trips to explore underwater technology in action, including visits to marine research centers, aquariums, and engineering facilities.
- Engage in career exploration activities, learning about pathways in marine robotics, oceanography, and underwater engineering.
Table of Contents
- Introduction to Underwater Technology and the “SUBMERGEDSM” Challenge
- Importance of ocean exploration
- Overview of the FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge format
- Team Building and Core Values
- Establishing teamwork
- Gracious Professionalism and Coopertition
- Engineering Design Process
- Steps: Identify, Design, Create, Iterate, and Communicate
- Robot Design and Programming Basics
- Introduction to LEGO® SPIKE Prime
- Building a robot base
- Coding essentials
- Innovation Project Development
- Identifying a problem
- Research and brainstorming solutions
- Advanced Robot Techniques
- Using sensors and line-following
- Navigating complex missions
- Testing, Iteration, and Problem-Solving
- Debugging programs
- Refining robot designs
- Presenting Solutions
- Preparing the innovation project presentation
- Explaining robot design to judges
- Preparing for Competitions
- Scoring strategies for the Robot Game
- Practicing under time constraints
- Reflection and Future Exploration
- Lessons learned
- Connecting to future STEM opportunities
Cost:
- Early Bird: $250 per person (available until January 10, 2025)
- Regular: $500 per person
Secure your spot now and join us for an unforgettable journey beneath the waves! 🌊
Children must be accompanied by an adult age 18 years or older.
Now Offering Scholarships!
We are thrilled to announce that scholarships are available to make this incredible STEM opportunity accessible to more families. Don’t let cost be a barrier to joining the adventure!
How to Apply for a Scholarship:
- Eligibility: Scholarships are open to students aged 10-12, with priority given to families who demonstrate financial need or have a passion for STEM education.
- Application Process:
- Complete the online application form here.
- Write a short essay (150-200 words) about why STEM education is important to you or your child.
- Submit your application before the deadline: January 5, 2025.
- Notification: Scholarship recipients will be notified via email by January 22, 2025.
Enroll Today!
Don’t miss this chance to join an unforgettable STEM adventure. Spaces are limited, so secure your spot now:
- 👉 Register Here (Using the parents information)
- 👉 Apply for the Scholarship
- Once Scholarship is awarded further instructions will be email to the registered parent.
Timing:
✨ New Dates Announced! ✨
The course kicks off on Friday, January 24, 2025 @ 5PM, and runs on Saturdays starting January 25, 2025 – May 31, 2025. Students will develop teamwork, critical thinking, and technical skills as they create their final projects, which will be showcased during a celebratory Closing Ceremony and Showcase.
Classes start 10:00 am ET and typically end at 1:00 pm ET. Field Trip days typically end at 3:00 pm ET.
No classes will be held February 22, 2025, March 22, 2025, and March 29, 2025.
The Closing Ceremony and Showcase will be held May 31, 2025 and typically starts late afternoon. Exact start/end times TBD.
Classes may be cancelled due to building closings and inclement weather. Make up days will be provided.
Kick-Off Date:
Course Date:
Location:
STEM Innovation Learning Center (SILC)
Wayne State University
5048 Gullen Mall, Detroit, MI 48202