Science Olympiad /Lego-Robotic Information
Science Olympiad
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Elementary Science Olympiad events take advantage of the natural curiosity of each child, and allow for in-depth hands-on experiences. This program is designed for 3rd - 6th graders to utilize ordinary classroom and household supplies to build devices to compete against other schools in Fresno County.
Science Olympiad Contact Info: Kathryn Hess kathrynhess@cusd.com
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Lego-Robotics
Century Robotics Coordinator: Travis Mooney Travismooney@cusd.com
Robotics is an exciting after-school, co-curricular program for our 4th-6th grade students. Participation on a robotics team will allow your child to be part of the invaluable engineering and problem-solving process as they work towards two goals with the team:
The new season begins in August and a specific theme is generated for the F.I.R.S.T. Lego League and a theme-related challenge is issued for the Innovation Project.
Teams will work from August to approximately November to set up their table elements (mission course) design and code their robot to successfully complete missions and develop an Innovation Project and presentation. Teams compete their “Bots” against other Robots in an area qualifier meet. Teams will also go before a panel of judges for a 30-minute presentation to share their Innovation Project, robot design, code, and mission strategies. Combined highest scores (Robot games and presentation) will then get invited to participate in the Central Valley Robotics Championships (usually held in December).
Robotics is a parent-facilitated co-curricular event. Any students who are interested in Robotics can create a team if parents are willing to facilitate the practices and competitions. We require each team to have a minimum of 6 students and a recommended maximum of 8 students, along with two parent coaches. Century does not assign students to a team. This is because practices are not at school, they happen in homes. Therefore, it is typical that a group of friends/neighbors who know and trust each other participate as a team.
The timeline for robotics is as follows; begin holding practices in late August or September with qualifying tournaments in November, and a Central Valley Championship tournament in December.
There will be a meeting in August to assist teams that have an assigned coach. If you have questions, we can answer them at that meeting.
Century Robotics coordinator: Travis Mooney Travismooney@cusd.com
Lego Robotics information
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