Find out how robots move, sense their environment and 'think' as you help a pre-built LEGO® Mindstorms® EV3 robot overcome different challenges. This advanced robotics workshop is for children ready to test their programming skills. iPads are used to get the most out of the robot’s capabilities. Participants will also get a rare opportunity to see how Scienceworks' own humanoid robot, NAO, can be programmed to move and talk. Activity takes 1.5 hours and numbers are limited for each session. Suitable for ages 8–14. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults are not charged for the workshop – max one adult attending per child. Entry to the museum is required (entry to the museum is always free for museum members).FIRST® LEGO® League is a competition catering for upper-primary and lower-secondary school students. Every year, teams of up to 10 students build, program and compete with a robot, while also learning about a modern problem in science and engineering and developing solutions for it.
The entire competition for the year is based around one of these themes: Past themes include natural disasters, senior citizens, food health & safety, climate change, medical science, and nanotechnology. Tournaments are run with the feel of a sporting event, and teams compete like crazy while having the time of their lives. What FIRST® LEGO® League teams accomplish is nothing short of amazing. And the skills they learn will last a lifetime. FIRST® LEGO® League is a multi-part competition judged on three important elements: Teams design, build and program a LEGO® robot to complete a series of challenges. The robot has to operate on pre-programmed instructions, and complete as many tasks as possible in only 2 minutes and 30 seconds. The challenge changes every year, and is always based on the year’s central theme. The 2013 game, Nature’s Fury, was based on natural disasters and robots had to clear branches of power lines, raise flood warning signs, and more. Teams compete on adjacent tables to score as many points as possible, and a number of awards are given for robot performance, programming innovation and clever design.
Every year, teams study the year’s theme and develop solutions to problems they’ve identified in society. Through the project, teams learn more about the competition theme and present their ideas to a panel of judges. Working on the project teaches students to research, think critically, work as a team and speak publicly. The project shows students they have the power to change the world, as teams can share successful ideas with their community, their school, their families, even all of Australia and the world. The international FIRST® LEGO® League Global Innovation Award provides teams with a way to share their solution with the entire global FIRST community. Throughout the competition, teams are judged on their adherence to the FIRST® LEGO® League core values, including teamwork, Coopertition®, and Gracious Professionalism®. This aspect of FIRST® LEGO® League is designed to develop the students of today into the responsible citizens of tomorrow. Good examples of Core Values are observed and recognised with awards and trophies.
Through this celebration of good qualities, FIRST® LEGO® League seeks to make students into better competitors, citizens, problem-solvers and engineers. FIRST® LEGO® League is an incredibly rewarding program for young students, and teams can come from schools, social groups, community groups, homes, church groups, etc. If you want to start a team, there are a few things you’ll need: *Please note that the LEGO Mindstorms Robotics Kit is not a part of the yearly FIRST LEGO League game kit and must be purchased separately from an authorized retailer. You will receive your game kit(s) from FIRST Australia. Registering a team for the 2016 FIRST® LEGO® League season (in Australia) incurs the following fees: This registration cost includes a competition challenge set for the team to practice with, and the right to compete at a regional qualifying tournament. If the team performs well, they may be invited to compete at a national level - for no extra registration cost.
The game is released in August, and regional qualifying tournaments are mostly in November/December (exact dates vary by region). Teams who perform well in their region qualify to compete at the Australian national tournament in December, at which they may qualify further to compete at an international event, representing Australia. FIRST LEGO League practice kits from previous seasons are available (may pick up in person from Macquarie University or pay for TNT shipping). These kits are useful between seasons for new teams who would like to learn the game and develop robot strategies before the new season is released (generally in August of each year). If you would like to purchase a previous season's game kit, please download and complete this form: FLL Practice Set Order Form (clickable link) and email to: wynonah.bush@mq.edu.au. The following kits are currently available: Practice kit contains the competition table mat and all of the LEGO individually bagged and numbered to build the mission models.
CLICK HERE to access & download the mission model building instructions for each kit.LEGO - Disney Frozen 41066 - Anna & Kristoff's Sleigh Adventure Join Anna and Kristoff on the sleigh ride of a lifetime and stop by Wandering Oaken's Trading Post shop to buy supplies and feed Sven from the hay chute. LEGO Friends 41016 - Advent Calendar Count down to a LEGO® Friends Christmas this December! Build the holiday story with Stephanie on her journey to the Christmas market! Take her snow scooter past all of the holiday-themed scenery you'll find hidden inside. Then stop off for presents, snacks and some winter fun with ice skating! Find animals, build decorations and help her to get ready for the best holiday in Heartlake City! Includes Stephanie and Lily mini-doll figures with 24 buildable surprises in a calendar with 24 secret compartments. LEGO - 31313 Mindstorms EV3 Combining the versatility of the LEGO® building system with the most advanced technology we've ever developed, unleash the creative powers of the new LEGO® MINDSTORMS EV3 set to create and command robots that walk, talk, think and do anything you can imagine.
Follow the step-by-step 3D building instructions to create TRACK3R, R3PTAR, SPIK3R, EV3RSTORM and GRIPP3R and bring them to life with an easy, intuitive and icon-based programming interface. Grab the enclosed remote control and take on challenging ready-made missions or download the free app and command your robot using your smart device. Want to share your own creations and be inspired by others? /mindstorms to access loads of cool content and interact with a huge online community of other LEGO® MINDSTORMS fans. The LEGO® MINDSTORMS EV3 robot revolution has begun! LEGO - 79121 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Turtle Sub Undersea Chase Launch a pursuit with Turtle Sub with shooter and detachable mini sub vs. the mini Kraang sub with flick missile shooter and 4 minifigures. LEGO - Disney Frozen 41062 - Elsa's Sparkling Ice Castle LEGO® brand Disney Princess™ Elsa's Sparkling Ice Castle includes Elsa and Anna mini-dolls, Olaf, a secret staircase, sleigh and much more!
LEGO - Nexo Knights - 70318 The Glob Lobber Launch Globlins at the King's Guard with the Glob Lobber! This fun set features a crossbow-shaped monster vehicle, Globlin flick missiles and 2 minifigures. LEGO - Nexo Knights - 70319 Macy's Thunder Mace Rumble Macy's Thunder Mace on to the battlefield and surprise the Crust Smasher with the awesome pop-up rapid-fire stud shooters! LEGO - Nexo Knights - 70320 Aaron Fox's Aero-Striker V2 Transform into Aaron using the 2-in-1 Aero-Striker V2 as a crossbow with dual spring-loaded shooters, or fly into battle against the Ash Attacker! LEGO - Nexo Knights - 70321 General Magmar's Siege Machine Of Doom Stage a siege with General Magmar's 2-in-1 Siege Machine of Doom, featuring 2 Globlin shooting catapults, disc shooter and a Hover Horse. LEGO - Ninjago - 70728 Battle For Ninjago City Check out the Ninjago Temple with catapult stairs, disc shooter, rotating walls, prison and more plus OverLord, glider and 8 minifigures!
LEGO - Star Wars - 75000 Clone Troopers vs. Droidekas Watch the horizon from the Clone Commander's command station! Use his electrobinoculars to spot 2 droidekas advancing on their position. Help the Clone Trooper repel the rolling Droids with a hidden flick missile before they come within range! Recreate epic battles from Star Wars™: Episode II Attack of the Clones. Includes 2 minifigures with assorted weapons and an accessory: Clone Commander and Clone Trooper. LEGO - Star Wars - 75003 A-Wing Starfighter Bring the battle to the evil Empire with the Rebel Alliance's super-fast A-wing Starfighter! As featured in Star Wars™: Episode VI Return of the Jedi™, the agile A-wing, with an opening cockpit, is perfect for attacking the Imperial Fleet! Build the same lightning-fast ship that destroyed Darth Vader's Executor! Then, take on the Imperial forces with Admiral Ackbar, an A-wing pilot and Han Solo! LEGO - Star Wars - 75135 Obi-Wan's Jedi Interceptor Launch into exciting missions with Obi-Wan's Interceptor with opening cockpit, extending wings, spring-loaded shooters, Obi-Wan minifigure and an R4-P17 Astromech Droid.
LEGO - Star Wars - 75139 Battle On Takodana Enter epic Star Wars: The Force Awakens battle at the forest castle with sliding doors, collapsing walls, staircase and tree, and 5 iconic minifigures. LEGO - Star Wars - 75140 Resistance Troop Transporter Deliver passengers in the Resistance Troop Transport with opening hatches, lowering ramp, dual flick missiles and space inside for the 4 minifigures included in the set. LEGO - Star Wars - 75145 Eclipse Fighter Discover Naare's transforming Eclipse Fighter™ with opening minifigure cockpit and hidden spring-loaded missiles, plus a speeder and 2 minifigures. LEGO - Star Wars - 75147 StarScavenger Search for scrap aboard StarScavenger™ with its modular design, foldout top section, mini scavenger vessel with salvage scoop, 3 minifigures and a friendly Droid. LEGO - Star Wars - 75148 Encounter On Jakku Help Rey battle Teedo at Unkar Plutt's market stall featuring a foldout market stall with accessory elements, 3 minifigures, BB-8 Droid and an armoured Luggabeast.