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BEST Robotics: Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology
BEST Robotics: Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology
BEST Robotics: Boosting Engineering, Science, and Technology
BEST Robotics Mission Engage and excite students about engineering, science, and technology as well as inspire them to pursue careers in these fields.
STEM
Students learn to analyze and solve problems utilizing the Engineering Design Process, which helps them develop technological literacy skills. The same skills that industry seeks in its workforce.
How It Works
#1 BEST Robotics is
FREE
Open to Middle and High School --- no levels All teams are on the same LEVEL playing field Same materials Team size is up to you
Handout
Example of Consumable components plywood, PVC, screws, paint grid, block of aluminum, etc Example of Nonconsumable BRAIN, motors, servos, controller
Kick Off Rally Held at local Hub GA has 1 Hub Southern Polytechnic State University Rules, Arena, Supplies
5 Week PUSH
5 weeks to design, construct, program, and test your robot before Mall Day
Mall Day
Opportunity to test your robot in the arena Opportunity to see other teams robots Opportunity to go back and tweak your robot before competition day
Competition Day
Starts around 9 AM Ends around 5:30 PM with awards Lunch Break Carnival Atmosphere*
Competition Day
3 Rounds 8 Matches First Round Top 7 robots advance to Second Round (semifinals) 1 Wildcard team advances Top 4 advance to Third Round (finals)
BEST Robotics has 2 parts Robotics part BEST part BEST part is completely optional
BEST part
This part will cost you $ Involves
Oral Presentation team Table Display (Booth) and Interviews Spirit and Sportsmanship* Webpage T-Shirt Design
Pep Bands
Mascots
Cheerleaders Students, Parents, Friends, Relatives, Anyone and Everyone
The Arena
The Arena
Regional Competition
Benefits to YOUR students Experience designto-market product development Receive recognition and acclaim typically reserved for their peers in sports
Important Dates
Important Dates
Saturday, October 31 Competition Day @ Southern Polytechnic State University gym FREE Admission
Important Dates
BEST Robotics Regional Friday and Saturday December 11 & 12 Auburn University FREE Admission
Contact me
Scott Brown Central Educational Center Newnan, GA scott.brown@cowetaschoo ls.org
http://www.gacec.com/ Staff/browns/index.htm
Copies of Presentation
http://www.gacec.com/ Staff/browns/index.htm Links for Educators Scroll to the bottom See the links Also download the 2009 BEST Robotics rules
BEST Robotics
www.georgiabest.org