LEGO RISE
Robotics, Innovation, Skills & Engineering
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Basic Information
Basic Information
Students in Kindegarten - 5th Grade
Season Duration: January 18- April 3o
Season Festival: May 8th
Parent Info Session: Info Coming Soon
Meeting Days: Thursdays
K-2nd Grade: 5:30pm-6:30pm
3rd-5th Grade: 6:45pm-8:30pm
Components & Content
Components & Content
LEGO RISE Program: Robotics, Innovation, Skills, and Engineering!
There are three main components of the LEGO RISE Program:
LEGO Robot Programming: Students will work with their teammates to learn how to code using SPIKE technology. We will cover basic coding skills, as well as sensors and other more advanced concepts. Each team will work to complete 3 different coding challenges, which will earn them points and the chance to win awards at the LEGO RISE Festival.
Engineering Models: Each team of five students is assigned a field of engineering (such as biomedical, mechanical, civil, etc) and will build a LEGO model about that field. This process will help students learn about their assigned field, and what those engineers do. All participants will get a basic overview of several fields, but will focus on one as a team.
Team Building and Values: The program is designed to encourage teamwork and communication. Each day we will discuss teamwork skills, and review five values essential for working with other people. We will do team building activities that help students to develop their teamwork abilities. At the end of the season, each team will have to present their team poster and model to a set of reviewers. We will practice basic communication and presentation skills.
REGISTER BELOW!
REGISTER BELOW!
Kindergarten-2nd Grade
Meeting Days and Times: Thursday 5:30-6:30
Location: Wolcott High School
3rd - 5th Grade
Meeting Days and Times: Thursdays 6:45-8:30
Location: Wolcott High School
Questions and Answers
Questions and Answers
If you have a question that isn't answered below, feel free to email danielle@wolcottrobotics.org
Are parents required to stay for the program?
Are parents required to stay for the program?
Parents are required to stay for the duration of the program.
Are there any program costs?
Are there any program costs?
There is a registration fee of $20 that you will have to pay when you register your child. If you have any trouble paying this fee, email foundation@wolcottrobotics.org.
How do you communicate with parents?
How do you communicate with parents?
We use Google Groups to communicate with parents. We ask that if you register, you check your email regularly for program updates and reminders.
What is the next step after LEGO RISE?
What is the next step after LEGO RISE?
Once students are too old for the LEGO RISE Program, they can join the FIRST Tech Challenge Program.
Do I need to be from Wolcott or enrolled in the Wolcott Public Schools?
Do I need to be from Wolcott or enrolled in the Wolcott Public Schools?
Students are required to attend the Wolcott Public Schools to register for the LEGO RISE Program. Parents of students outside of the Wolcott Public Schools are welcome to create their own teams and can email ymacary@wolcottrobotics.org for more information.
How can I support the Wolcott Robotics Programs?
How can I support the Wolcott Robotics Programs?
Wolcott Robotics Foundation members will send info about fundraising efforts via email, so if you'd like to help support our cause please keep a lookout.
What if we can't make every single session?
What if we can't make every single session?
We understand that students may have to miss a session or two, however, we expect students to make as many sessions as possible, if not all of them. Students will be working as a team and the program is cumulative. The program is less beneficial to students who miss sessions often.
What is the Season Festival?
What is the Season Festival?
The LEGO RISE Festival allows students to showcase their work along with teams from across Connecticut. The Festival will be on May 8th, in Vernon, CT.
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