Robotics Team Participation and Skills

Matt Bruner, a teacher at Shadyside Academy Middle School, introduces the school's robotics team, highlighting the strengths of their science program. He shares his personal journey into robotics, sparked by an early interest in Legos and the Lego Mindstorm. The video explains the simplicity of learning programming through drag-and-drop methods and emphasizes the social and competitive benefits of participating in robotics. Students can balance robotics with other activities like sports and drama, making it a versatile and enriching experience.

How many students are competing in the Shadyside Academy Middle School robotics team this year?

• 25

• 20

• 15

• 10

What is considered one of the great strengths of the middle school?

• Math program

• Science program

• Art program

• History program

What inspired the narrator to join the robotics team?

• Love for science

• Passion for music

• Interest in sports

• Interest in drama

What type of programming is used in the robotics team?

• Command line programming

• Drag-and-drop programming

• Text-based coding

• Binary coding

What is one of the benefits of joining the robotics team?

• Traveling abroad

• Learning a new language

• Making new friends

• Learning to play an instrument

What kind of spirit does the robotics team cater to?

• Musical spirit

• Competitive spirit

• Artistic spirit

• Literary spirit

What skill is emphasized as a lifelong benefit from participating in the robotics team?

• Teamwork and communication

• Public speaking

• Cooking

• Financial management

When does the robotics team meet?

• During weekends

• During lunch

• After regular sports time

• Before school

Which other activities do students in the robotics team participate in?

• Music band

• Chess club

• Art club

• Drama production

What other team are several robotics students also a part of?

• Mathletes

• Science Olympiad

• Soccer team

• Debate team