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Battlebots



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General Class Information:

The Battlebots course is the senior level course that culminates all of the infomration learned throughout the A/E expiereince. Students design and create a working 'Battlebot' for use in National competition. Last year the battelbots team traveled to Orlando, Florida to participate in the National competetion. This year, there are three teams, and the current destination is Miami.

Class Period
Instructor
Team Name
Team Website
Hour 1
Drew Keiter
La Chucacabra
Website
Hour 1
Becky Metcalf
Pac Bot
Website - Blog
Hour 6
Becky Metcalf
Team Huey
Website - Blog

 

Teacher Information:

metcalf

Becky Metcalf
Instructor, Battle Bot Coach
Aerospace & Engineering
E-Mail Address: bmetcalfonw@olatheschools.com
Notes:
  • Previously taught at Frontier Trail Junior High School
  • Instructor for the Aerospace Engineering program for A/E Mathematics, and Battlebots
  • Bachelor's degree from MidAmerica Nazarene University (graduated Magna Cum Laude)
  • 2003– present, Science Olympaid assistant coach

 

 

keiter

Drew Keiter
Instructor, Battle Bot Coach
Aerospace & Engineering
E-Mail Address: dkeiteronw@olatheschools.com
Notes:
  • Most recently taught physics at Shawnee Mission East High School
  • Bachelor's degree from Emporia State University; working on master's degree
  • Physics teacher in the College Now, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate programs
  • Founder of the Shawnee Mission Astronomy Club
  • Active in local astronomy and physics programs, fairs and star parties
  • Winner of the Emporia State University Darrel E. Wood Award for teaching excellence