Tulsa Maker Faire
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Our team showcased our t-shirt cannon and competition robot from the 2022-2023 season. Additionally, we brought snap circuits and allowed kids to play with them, drive the competition robot from last year, throw cubes into it, and catch them. We demonstrated how our t-shirt cannon works and shared our plans for it. We also taught kids about electricity. Our goal was to help people see the fun and engaging side of STEM through hands-on interaction.
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JPS Hometown HuddleAt our school's hometown huddle, we had the opportunity to demonstrate our hard work and showcase the importance of our school to the community. Our robotics team put on an impressive display, showcasing our robot's capabilities by deftly maneuvering it to pick up and throw cubes to onlookers. We were thrilled to be able to share our passion for technology with the community.
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FLL Regional QualifierLast fall, we had the privilege of hosting the FIRST Lego League (FLL) regionals. A total of 24 middle school teams and four elementary teams participated in the event. The teams spent the entire day practicing with their robots and were judged based on their projects and creativity. We also awarded the teams based on their respective categories.
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Girl Scout Pinewood Derby CarsThe Girl Scout troop was excited to participate in the upcoming pinewood derby race. However, they lacked the necessary tools and space to build their cars. Understanding their predicament, we reached out and offered to provide them with access to our fully-equipped lab and the tools they needed to construct their vehicles. We were delighted to assist the troop in their endeavor and help them achieve their goals.
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Helping FRC Team 2333 Build their RobotWe had the opportunity to lend a helping hand to a rookie robotics team in building the foundation of their robot. Our support not only helped them get started on the right foot but also allowed us to establish a connection with the team. It was a great experience assisting and guiding the team as they entered the competition.
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Teaching at the Discovery LabThe discovery lab was an opportunity to introduce young kids to the exciting world of robotics. We brought along Lego EV3s that they could control, snap circuits that they could experiment with, and even a sucker claw machine. It was a fun-filled day of interacting with the kids and letting them explore and play around with the different tools and equipment.
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Club Recruitment Day
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Our school held a special club recruitment day in the fall. The main objective of this event was to showcase our team's achievements and encourage new members to join us. We had conversations with several people and spread the word about our club.
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Mentoring Rookie Team, 7744 the Wild CardsIn 2019 we mentored team 7744 from a rural school in Oklahoma. With no lab or workspace to use and an underfunded budget, we opened our doors to them and helped them build their robot, establish a business and outreach team, create a business plan, kickstart a safety program, and helped them with team spirit. They even became alliance 8 captains at the OKC regional. We love our wild cards!
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FLL and FLL Jr.The Prime Movers have started and mentored 14 FLL teams in and outside of the Jenks School District. We do this in conjunction with out FIRST Pipeline initiative and plan on starting at least one team (FLL, FTC) at each Jenks campus. Most students on our team have come directly from our middle and elementary school FLL teams!
We also host FLL competitions, FLL Jr. Expos, and volunteer at FTC qualifiers! Update as of 4/2/19: We have gotten approval to start a new FLL team at Jenks Southeast Elementary This summer we help host a summer camp at Owasso 7th Grade Center where we taught FLL to elementary and middle school students!
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