Self-Growth In STEM-Focused Learning
On June 4, 2022, two members of the Pink Titans participated at FIRST Canada's Girls and Allies Youth Summit, at The Kingsbridge Centre in King City, Ontario. Students from FIRST Robotics Competition teams from across Ontario participated. The students met new peers, learned from mentors about achieving success and managing life's challenges, plus applied skills in communication and team work. Thanks FIRST Canada and all the volunteers for the amazing opportunity!
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On Nov. 4, 2017, the Pink Titans attended SWATposium, hosted by FRC 771 - SWAT, at St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School in Oakville, ON. New students learned about the basics of programming and building a drive train, while returning students to the team were trained on the rules of the 2017-18 FLL game, HYDRO DYNAMICS.
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On May 27 and 28, 2017, Amelia Singh, a Grade 9 member of FRC 5719 - Pink Titans, attended the Inaugural Girls In STEM Conference by FIRST Robotics Canada at the Kingbridge Conference Centre in King City, Ontario. She and other girls listened to inspirational guest speakers. As well, Amelia participated in team-building activities that fostered inspiration and confidence in pursuing dreams and goals.
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On Mar. 15, 2017, members of the Pink Titans practice driving at the Robodrome in Hamilton, Ontario. Thank you FRC 4039 and FRC 5406 for your hospitality and support of FRC teams in Ontario!
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- Critical-thinking in connecting what is known (goal, rules, time, resources, skills of literacy and math) what what needs to be known, then devising a plan to follow through.
- Creativity in planning to achieve the goal within the parameters of the rules, time, and resources available.
- Communication to each other, ensuring that roles (identification and accountability) tasks, progress, and all time-lines were understood.
- Collaboration to ensure that time-lines were met by assessing individual progress, then delegating individuals to assist to attain short-term goals timely.