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Capitol BEST 2004Boosting Engineering, Science, and
Technology
Sponsored by
Greg YoungCapitol BEST Director
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BEST Purpose
toward studies and careers in
To InspireInspire and MotivateMotivate students….
Engineering, Science, and Technology
through a sports-like competition
a problem to solve In a limited timewith limited resources
“the game” “the kit” “6 weeks”
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Our emphasisis on Design Process…
Robotics is thevehicle we use…
Important FactsNo Cost to Schools…
…Early Fall contest (Sep/Oct)
6 week timeframe…
…Hands-on learning
Industry Mentors…
…Student Diversity
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BEST Robotics Growth
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What Can Students Expect To Learn?
• Engineering Design and Build processes• How to Apply Math and Science Concepts• Teaming Concepts• Brainstorming Methods• Chance for ingenuity and out-of-box
thinking• Improvement In Critical Thinking Skills• Alternative ways of solving difficult
challenges• Developing strategiesNot about winning or losing, it is about the process
and the gaining of real life successes
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What The Schools Provide
Administration support / desire Students (5-30, 10-15 works well) Teacher Sponsors (1-2) Classroom/Shop access after school
hours Transportation to/from competition
sites
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Building The BEST Team
• Most successful teams are composed of mixed grade-levels and minimum 2 technical coaches
• Teams operate best from a single campus population
• Design and build facilities are necessary
• Safety Training is MANDATORY• Students learn best when they are
responsible for ALL activities• Coaches and Teachers are primarily for
basic guidance and consultation
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Student Eligibility
School determines own eligibility Teams are unlimited on size*
Not limited to science/math students Encourage all students
– Engineering/science/math– Shop skills– Graphic arts/design– Organizational/teaming/leadership– Writing/communications– Computer/web design
*There may be a maximum number of awards per team based upon available budget
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Role of Teacher Sponsor
• Assist with leading student teams• Help identify and develop team leaders• Manage access to school facilities and
equipment• Manage parent permission for student
participation• Manage transportation to/from events• Maintain discipline of individual team
members• Manage funding support and parent
support• Help celebrate achievements of the team
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Role of Students
• Review the rules and question all loopholes
• Perform the majority of the design and construction
• Document all design, manufacturing and testing
• Perform and document any associated research tasks
• Lead any media and community relations activities
• Show off accomplishments during head-to-head competition
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Role of Coaches/Mentors
• Provide an understanding of the engineering process
• Explain the importance of schedules and budgets
• Provide technical guidance
• Ensure the students consider all phases & deliverables
• Guide Student Brainstorming Sessions
• Discuss methods for evaluating design concepts
• Describe prototyping methods
• Encourage student participation
• Pose questions to force team to think through ideas completely
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Time Commitments What can teams expect during the 6-9 week
period?
Week Activity Days and Hrs/Week 1 Kickoff meeting/Brainstorming 3 days, 3
hrs/day 2 Brainstorming/prototyping 3 days, 3
hrs/day 3 Prototyping/start machine build 4-5 days, 3-4 hrs/day 4 Machine build 4-5 days, 3-4 hrs/day 5 Machine build/Mall day 4-5 days, 4-6 hrs/day 6 Refinement, driving practice 4-5 days, 4-6
hrs/dayEnd of 6 Local hub competition Fri night, Sat 7,8,9 Repairs, refine, practice 3 days, 2 hrs/dayEnd of 9 Texas BEST competition Friday-Sunday
Note: This is on the high side, but the schools which have been successful spend this much time, and more!
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Capitol BEST Awards The BEST Award
– Engineering Notebook– Informal Interviews– Team Participation
Sportsmanship Award Founders Award for Creative Design Most Robust Design Most Elegant Design Game Specific Award (most points, etc.) Best Dressed Award (best T-shirt design) Competition Awards (1st through 3rd)
Teams receive trophies and other prizes.Team members receive individual awards.
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Capitol BESTPast Participating Schools
Akins HSBowie HSCedar Park HSDel Valle HSGeorgetown HSHays HSScience Academy of AustinLeander HSMcNeil HSPflugerville HS
Rockdal HSRound Rock HSSan Gabriel HomeschoolShoemaker HSStoney Point HSTaylor HSTemple HSTravis HSWATCH Coop HomeschoolWestwood HS
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Capitol BEST 2004 Event Schedule
Kickoff Day Sep 4, 2004 Round Rock HSTest Drive Sep 25, 2004 Mac Haik, GeorgetownMall Day Oct 9, 20024 Colonial Mall, TempleMachine Checkin Oct 15, 2004 Pflugerville HSLocal Competition Oct 16, 2004 Pflugerville HSRegional Competition Nov 13, 2004 Southern
Methodist Univ.
Top Finishers at Capitol BEST will participate in Regional Competition.
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Some Past Games
The BEST program is 11 years old.
The Capitol BEST Hub started in 2001.
But here are a few past contests…..
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Bumble Rumble (1994)
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Block ‘n Load (1996)
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Block ‘n Load (1996)
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Dynamite Duel (1997)
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Dynamite Duel (1997)
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Rocket Race (1999)
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Pandemoniumin theSmithsonian(2000)
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Capitol BESTContact Information
For additional information or to become involved:
Capitol BEST DirectorGreg Young 512-996-6455 / 512-868-8533
[email protected] [email protected]
Coach/Mentor CoordinatorJoe Brown 512-996-6448
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