Field Trip 2022
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MCSD Field Trip
Virtual - March 18, 2022 at 9:00 a,m. - April 20, 2022 |
The 2022 Tech It Out Challenge includes students from across the Muscogee County region. Teachers are led through one of the three activities below to support the field trip. It challenges the students to generate student ideas on strategy and ideas after watching the game video showing this year's competition. The Schedule assumes a timeframe, however teachers can adjust this to meet their class activities. It starts at 8:45 a.m. and concludes at 1:00. Follow Along here and on our YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1QyM9WTF18&list=PLzr7WU8IzuNUL_B2ToVoo24pZ-Me5w6vy
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8:45 a.m (15 minutes). - Learn about FIRST Robotics from Morgan Freeman (3 minute video). This will be followed with the official game animation for this year's game. These videos are to be used to introduce FIRST to students.
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9:00 a.m. (30 minutes) Following the opening videos, the class will have an in-class activity that mimics what FRC teams do at the start of each season. There are three options for doing the activity, and we encourage the teacher to choose the best one for their class or split the class into groups of 2-3 and allow the students to do the activities. For classes that attend live virtually, the option of having a CSP student lead the team through these activities.
Below is a short description of classroom activities open to students under the direction of their CSP that can completed during the competition. Detailed directions are attached below.
STRATEGY
After watching the 3 minute video, students can work together to complete a Strategy Plan which is a realistic description of what a robot built by a group of high school students should be able to do in 2 1/2 minutes.
DESIGN
Many students are visual thinkers and learners and will see the game video and instantly imagine some mechanism that would make the a robot accomplish the goals of the game. Students will describe and sketch mechanical solutions to parts of this year's game.
IMAGINATION
Some students can imagine the big picture where a robot would be in midst of the competition. This activity is looking for artistic renditions of a robot or robots competing in this years game.
Below is a short description of classroom activities open to students under the direction of their CSP that can completed during the competition. Detailed directions are attached below.
STRATEGY
After watching the 3 minute video, students can work together to complete a Strategy Plan which is a realistic description of what a robot built by a group of high school students should be able to do in 2 1/2 minutes.
DESIGN
Many students are visual thinkers and learners and will see the game video and instantly imagine some mechanism that would make the a robot accomplish the goals of the game. Students will describe and sketch mechanical solutions to parts of this year's game.
IMAGINATION
Some students can imagine the big picture where a robot would be in midst of the competition. This activity is looking for artistic renditions of a robot or robots competing in this years game.
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Following the Tech It Out activity, we have another video or two available on the YouTube link Introducing FRC and Introducing FIRST that your class may enjoy. This is also a good time for a break for students.
At 10:00 (30 minutes) watch the Meet Pyxis video on our YouTube channel to see the CSP robot we designed to play this game. This will be followed by a Color Commentary of a match from last weekend to help students understand Rapid React in person. The game is fast and can be confusing, so this is to help students understand what's going on.
At 10:30 (30 minutes), you have thirty minutes to watch matches. We encourage you to take the time to watch qualification matches because that's how WE experience it.
Then, break begins at 11:00 (30 minutes). This a good time to take a break and get up to stretch your legs. Or, you can always keep watching matches.
Starting at 11:30 (30 minutes), we take a break from the action for another activity. This activity is one for all ages and it's to play with physics principles of air power. The instructions are attached here, and a video of instructions is found on our YouTube Channel.
At 10:00 (30 minutes) watch the Meet Pyxis video on our YouTube channel to see the CSP robot we designed to play this game. This will be followed by a Color Commentary of a match from last weekend to help students understand Rapid React in person. The game is fast and can be confusing, so this is to help students understand what's going on.
At 10:30 (30 minutes), you have thirty minutes to watch matches. We encourage you to take the time to watch qualification matches because that's how WE experience it.
Then, break begins at 11:00 (30 minutes). This a good time to take a break and get up to stretch your legs. Or, you can always keep watching matches.
Starting at 11:30 (30 minutes), we take a break from the action for another activity. This activity is one for all ages and it's to play with physics principles of air power. The instructions are attached here, and a video of instructions is found on our YouTube Channel.
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At 12:00 (30 minutes), you'll return to matches. This is when you want to watch the playoff (elimination) matches. This is a great opportunity to see how the game gets better as the teams get more experience and the alliances get solidified. We encourage you to watch us win the Columbus district event.
Starting at 12:30 (30 minutes), we'll be back with you sharing what a competition is really like. This is our version of the in-person tours that we usually do as part of Tech It Out. You will get a chance to tour the pits, meet team scouts, see robots practicing, and see some of the volunteer opportunities with FRC. We may even give you a little behind the scenes view.
Starting at 12:30 (30 minutes), we'll be back with you sharing what a competition is really like. This is our version of the in-person tours that we usually do as part of Tech It Out. You will get a chance to tour the pits, meet team scouts, see robots practicing, and see some of the volunteer opportunities with FRC. We may even give you a little behind the scenes view.
