Our team info sheet for FLL

1. FLL TeamInformationSheet
FLL TeamNumber:
7169Team
Name:Robodogs
GoldSchool/Affiliation/Loca
tion:Bettendorf Schools
TeamMembers: Dennis Davis, Hogan Mastanduno,
Logan Zweifel, Cole Hunter, Sam Micka, Rebecca
Davis, Jason McNab, Garrett Larson, Emma
Hubbard, Philip Lindberg
(all grades 4-8 from several schools)
Coach: Aaron Maurer and Dan Drexler
Robot’sName: Robodog
RobotDesign Information
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themsomethingaboutyourgamestrategyyouthinkis cool, orsomeinterestingattachmentyou
designed,orsomeotherfactsaboutyourrobotthatyouthinkarecool.
The design of our robot revolved around the
challenges. Each member was given time to come up
with a robot design that they thought would make all
missions doable. From each student design we worked
towards one model of a robot as a cohesive group. Our
team came up with 5 missions that we thought we
could solve and score the most points with the time
given. We made several attachments to conquer each
mission. We then solved each mission and put them
into an order.
ProjectInformation
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somethingspecial youlearned,who yousharedyourresearchwith, whatexpertsyoutalkedto, and
whatyoulearnedaboutyourcommunity.
Our Project came after much research of several issues
facing Nature’s Fury.. We talked to several architects and
building specialists. With the consensus of the team, it was
decided to work on building a tornado proof shelter for
schools. We followed that journey from the testing out
several different versions of our product to finally making
a design that was simple and very effective. We spoke with
several professionals for feedback and our in the process of
contacting companies to see if they are interested in
bringing the idea to the market.
CoreValues Information
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problemsyousolved,whatyou'velearnedaboutworking togetherasateamandwhatGracious
Professionalismmeanstoyou.
The team had many challenge and opportunities to work
as a team in each part of the project, design, programing,
as well as discussion. Not everyone agreed with
everything, but each member contributed and we became
a much better team learning how to work through our
differences. These are skills that they will use in the real
world as they figure out how to best solve problems with
other members
WehaveprovidedRobot Designsupportingmaterials
WehaveprovidedResearchProjectsupportingmaterials
Wewould like ourpresentationmaterialsreturnedtous
Fun Facts About Our Team
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motto,oranythingelseyou’dlike themtoknow.
Our team is made of several schools and different grades. It
took a while to bond as a team. The stress and working out
our differences has given us strength and a unique
combination of team unity. There is also the maturity
difference between an 8th grader and a 5th grader that is both
dynamic and rewarding. The older team member must
mentor and teach the younger students so they can one day
lead, but this can prove challenging as they work through
different aspects of life and maturity. The thought process
of a 5th grader is much different than that of an 8th grader.
We have learning going on in practice in many different
facets of life beyond just the robot and research and it is
quite an experience to be part of as a teacher and mentor.