Teacher: Crystal Dalton

Monthly Tuition: $130 Per Month (3 hour course) (+ $250 Supply Fee)

Cash or Venmo: @Crystall-Dalton-1

4th-8th Grade Level

Course Description:

FIRST LEGO League Challenge Competition Team

A season‑long journey in robotics, innovation, and teamwork

Our FIRST LEGO League Challenge team gives students the opportunity to dive deep into the world of competitive robotics. Throughout the season, team members work together to design, build, and program an autonomous LEGO robot while also researching and presenting an Innovation Project connected to the annual theme. Every meeting builds toward the excitement of competition day.

Robot Design & Programming

Students collaborate to create a robot capable of completing missions on the official FLL Challenge field. They learn:

• Mechanical design and building strategies
• How gears, attachments, and structures affect performance
• Coding fundamentals and advanced programming techniques
• Iterative testing, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving
• How to document their design process for judges

Innovation Project & Research

Each season includes a real‑world challenge theme. Students explore the topic, identify a problem, and develop a creative solution. Along the way, they practice:

• Research and information gathering
• Interviewing experts and community members
• Brainstorming and prototyping
• Public speaking and presentation skills
• Communicating ideas clearly to judges and audiences

Core Values & Teamwork

FIRST places a strong emphasis on collaboration and gracious professionalism. Students grow in:

• Team communication and conflict resolution
• Leadership and shared responsibility
• Time management and planning
• Creativity, resilience, and perseverance
• Respect, inclusion, and positive team culture

Competition Preparation

As competition approaches, the team refines every part of their work:

• Perfecting robot runs and mission strategies
• Practicing judging sessions for Robot Design, Innovation Project, and Core Values
• Improving their engineering notebook and documentation
• Learning how to stay calm, focused, and supportive under pressure

What Students Gain

By the end of the season, students walk away with:

• Strong STEM foundations in engineering and coding
• Confidence in public speaking and teamwork
• Real‑world problem‑solving experience
• A sense of accomplishment and pride in their work
• Lifelong skills that extend far beyond robotics