How do we have fun when making robots?
Being creative, working together as a team, and experimenting with new ideas!
What does FLL stand for?
First Lego League
What is the brick/hub?
The brain of the robot
What is the ultrasonic sensor used for?
Measuring distance between the robot and something in front of it
What kind of coding does EV3 use?
Block coding
How do we be inclusive?
Respecting and welcoming everyone!
Why is creativity important in FLL?
It helps students develop unique solutions to robotics challenges.
What does a motor do?
Move the robot or robot parts
What sensor helps the robot to turn and rotate?
A gyro sensor
Why do robots need different parts?
To do different jobs for it
Which does innovation mean?
Being creative and open to new ideas!
What are some skills FLL helps students develop?
Problem-solving, teamwork, creativity, and basic coding and robotics skills.
Where do you connect parts to the robot?
Robot ports
How can a color sensor be used?
It helps the robot follow a certain path.
Name 3 robot parts.
Sensors, attachments, motors
Why is discovery important?
It helps us learn new things and solve problems!
How can we solve problems when something goes wrong?
By testing, troubleshooting, and going through our design or code step-by step.
Why is it important to build with the right LEGO parts?
Using the wrong parts can damage the robot
How do sensors make your code more reliable?
They help the robot react to real conditions.
Why should you keep your wires untangled?
Tangles wires can affect the robot's movement and it might mess with your code so it doesn't work like it should
We can use our learning to help shape the world around us and make it a better place!
Why is teamwork important when building the starter robot?
You will share your thinking and hear ideas you may not have thought of before. You can collaborate to find the best solution possible.
What is this motor used for?
Attachments
How does a touch sensor work?
It keeps the robot from crashing by alerting it if a red piece sticking out is pressed.
Why is coding important?
We can tell a program what we want something to do in terms we understand, and the program sends it to whatever we want to execute the code in terms the computer will understand