FRC
We are the local robotics team at Northfield High School. We are part of a larger international organization, FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), whose goal is to promote exploring science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) by hosting global middle and high school robotics competitions.
Every year in January, we are given a new competition challenge and 2-3 months to design, prototype, build, and program a robot from scratch to compete at a FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) event. At the event, we compete against 50-60 other teams to see who can use their robot to complete the challenge the best.
Our students learn various technical and problem-solving skills, such as CAD design, metalworking, electronics, pneumatics, programming, public speaking, teamwork, and industrial safety practices. This varied set of skills allows a diverse group of high school students with a wide range of interests to participate in our team. Mentors from the engineering community assist the students and teach students the skills they need to be successful.
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FLL
We are the local robotics team at Northfield Middle School. We are part of a larger international organization, FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), whose goal is to inspire young students to explore science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through exciting, hands-on robotics competitions.
Each year, in September, we receive a new challenge that focuses on solving real-world problems using robotics. Over the course of several months, we work together to design, build, and program a LEGO robot to complete the tasks in the competition. At the event, we compete against other teams to see who can design the most effective solution to the challenge.
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Our students develop a wide variety of skills, including problem-solving, programming, teamwork, engineering design, and communication. The diverse set of skills gained through the program allows students with different interests to contribute in meaningful ways. Mentors from the engineering and tech communities support our team, helping students learn and grow throughout the process.