The document describes a robotics summer camp program for boys and girls ages 9-11. It provides a rigorous STEM education using robotics kits, teaches life skills integrated throughout the program, and provides meaningful mentoring. The program aims to increase math and technology skills while improving social skills. It receives support from community partners and aims to create memorable experiences and skills for participants through hands-on learning.

1. Teach Me
Robotics
Summer Camp
Program

2.  Rigorous STEM education using state-of-the art robotics
kits - Robotics encompasses multiple disciplines, including
mechanical engineering, software programming, and
electronics.
 Life skills which are integrated throughout all phases of
the program – Teaching life skills are integrated throughout
the academic portion of the program.
 Meaningful Mentoring – One-on-one guidance and support
in a safe setting facilitate by accountable leadership.
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2012

3.  Boys and girls 9-11 years
old;
 89% come from single
parent families or live with
a caregiver other than a
parent;
 Most participants qualify
for the government free
lunch program and are
considered low-income.
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2012

4. advanced 32-bit programmable microcontrollers; drag and drop programming software and interactive challenges; smart sensors, active
Numerous
configurations possible
Reusable parts
SMART Technology
32-Bit programming
Programmable
microprocessors
Drag and drop icons
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2012

5.  Increased math comprehension and
technology skills
 Improved social responsibility and life
skills
 89% attendance achieved
 Provided safe environment for
competition
 Established mentor relationships
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6.  Sunburst Elementary School
 Washington School District
 Best Buy, Inc.
 Arizona State University
 Empowering Our Future Life Skills Curriculum
 Rubio’s Mexican Restaurants
 Fry’s Marketplace
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7. STEM LIFE SKILLS
CURRICULUM CURRICULUM
 Interdisciplinary  Personal responsibility
 Innovation opportunities  Goal setting
 Creative design  Dynamic leadership
 Critical thinking  Competitive team work
 Hands-on learning  Relationship building
 Real world application
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8. Teach M eRobotics
2012

9. Creating
memorable
memories
&
Acquiring
valuable
skills
2012

10. Grant Proposal
Resource Budget
Materials 10,000.00
Salaries 11,200.00
Competition 3,000.00
Total Request 24,400.00
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2012

11.  Michael Crow, President
Arizona State University
 Elizabeth Langland, Dean of New College
Vice-Provost Arizona State University
 Kathleen Grimes, Instructional Designer
New College
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2012

12. NASA Grant Writing
Guidebook
FIRST LEGO League
Organization
LEGO Mindstorms
How to Teach Kids
about the LEGO
Mindstorm, eHow.com
2012