Kastner Intermediate

Pre-requisite: Application required to register

Robotics is a year long elective. This course is designed for students who are interested in the FLLC (FIRST LEGO League Challenge) and computer programming. This course will incorporate the study and programming of robots, design of Lego robots, programming of robots and robotics competitions. Through Robotics, students learn programming language, basic physics, and engineering principles, sportsmanship, team cooperation, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. Participating in this course will offer students an opportunity to try-out for our competitive robotics team.  There are a limited number of spots available in this course so all applications will be reviewed by course advisors and students will be notified whether or not they have been selected for the course. Priority will be given to students who have previously completed 1 year of computer science at Kastner/1 semester of interactive animation & games at Kastner intermediate. 7th grade students that want to take robotics as an elective must have prior FIRST LEGO League and coding experience.  Please complete the application and list your prior experience with FLL. Application will be administered by counselors during enrollment windows. 

• Discovery - We explore new skills and ideas
• Innovation - We use creativity and persistence to solve problems
• Impact - We apply what we learn to improve our world
• Inclusion - We respect each other and embrace our differences
• Teamwork - We are stronger when we work together
• Fun - We enjoy and celebrate what we do

Previous Applicants had the following criteria:

• 1 year of Computer Science at Kastner Intermediate
• 1 Semester of Interactive Animation & Games at Kastner Intermediate
• FLL experience from prior elementary school
• In GREAT academic standing with grades
• Teacher Recommendation at Kastner Intermediate

   

For more information please contact Our Robotics Advisor: Bridgette Jaurique