Core+Values+Poster

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 * Core Values Poster**


 * **Discovery**//(This section is about things we learned that are important lessons, but really things that helped us with a specific part of the competition.)//
 * We learned how important it is not to dismantle attachments when we have a new idea. You never know if and when you'll want to go back to a previous idea!
 * We learned to save all software changes under a new name.
 * We learned to carefully choose trustworthy resources such as websites, articles, books, and people when researching our topic.
 * We learned that there are many different types of Dairy Cows.
 * We learned that Milk "spoils" after a short period of time. (aprox. 2 hrs at room temperature)
 * We learned that "food poisoning" is a term that is used when bad bacteria multiply in food. They create toxins and overwhelm the human body.
 * We learned about designing, building and programming robots.
 * We learned the importance of inputs and outputs....Inputs, like the senses in your body, to touch, sense distance, sense color etc....Outputs to move motors and actuators.
 * We learned that the "NXT Mindstorm Brick" is the computer or brain that runs the programs. The program manages the inputs (sensors) and outputs (motors).
 * We learned that processing milk and delivering it to the comsumers is much more difficult and complicated that most people believe.
 * We learned that the old days of "hand-milking" cows and delivering milk in buckets are over! Human hands no longer touch the milk.
 * We learned that reliability of a solution is important. A good solution will work at least 10 times in a row.
 * We learned writing info down is very important.
 * we learned that when programing a robot you have to be very precise in the directions.
 * we learned that learned that different kinds of bacteria grow at different rates and in different temperatures.
 * We learned that Grade A milk can legally have up to 100,000 bacteria in 1 ml of milk (That is a milk spill the size of a quarter).
 * We learned that it used to take two days to test milk for bacteria and now it takes only 8 minutes (With very expensive equipment that can cost up to $500,000).
 * We learned bacteria releases acid and gas as it grows.
 * We learned that bacteria can grow in a gel that can take the shape drawn by the q-tip.
 * We learned that the lab has to be careful not to contaminate the milk by not maintaining the proper temperature.
 * We learned that it is more important to measure the bacteria level than the temperature of the milk.
 * We learned that milk testing equipment is very expensive!
 * We learned that each change to the robot is like a domino effect. Change one thing and everything changes.
 * We learned to make small changes at a time.
 * We learned not to take something dismantle a robot attachment that the whole team doesn't agree on.
 * We learned that there are many different types of bacteria that grow in many different temperatures and media.
 * that robots are used more than we previously thought.
 * to appreciate how hard it is program anything
 * **Integration**//(This section is about how we have applied what we've learned in FLL to our everyday lives.)//
 * We learned to listen to other peoples' ideas...through special activities and our building sessions. This is something we need to do with our friends, family, and other teammates, too.
 * We learned to be more careful about leaving out refrigerated foods.
 * We learned it is important to know where your food comes from and whether or not it is safe.
 * We learned about the daily responsibility of properly storing foods like milk.
 * We learned that no difficult problem can be solved without hard work and teamwork.
 * We learned that there are usually many different solutions for complicated problems. Different people will have different ideas. Each idea must be respected and evaluated based on measureable conditions.
 * We learned to never eat raw milk.
 * We learned that it is always important to thank and recognize the people who help us.
 * We have learned that things worth doing are not always easy, but can be rewarding.
 * to always keep others in the loop when working together.
 * to worked to include others
 * to always be prepared
 * **Coopertition**//(Read the word carefully. This section is about how our team honors the spirit of friendly competition. How do we learn from & help other teams?)//
 * We learned that we have to //**lego**// our ideas.
 * to use wikispace as a way to share our ideas with each other and other teams.
 * to use marketing ideas such as magnets and business cards to share our thinking with teams and people.
 * how to poll and gather ideas with and from other people (?)
 * to reach out and ask for help and return the favor
 * that when we share our ideas, they become clearer and expand into more directions
 * **Inclusion**//(This section is about how we work together to achieve more as a team than we could as individuals. How did we incorporate everyone's ideas and make everyone an important part of our team?)//
 * We learned not to talk over other people.
 * We learned the importance of stopping often throughout each work session and having each member share what they had learned or what they were currently working on.
 * We learned the importance of always working with a partner and not going off on our own and building.
 * We learned to "Lego" our ideas by connecing our ideas together by saying "I agree with you because..."or " I disagree with you because" using facts rather than opinions and feelings.
 * We learned that is OK for everyone to have a different opinion and we should respect that.
 * We learned to watch our tone and body language when speaking with others and to use eye contact.
 * Only one person should talk at time.
 * We should work first to understand before trying to be understood.
 * We learned to first discuss a strategy then implement


 * **Learning is the Reward, Not the Medal!**
 * We learned that robotics is very fun.
 * We overcame MANY challenges such as...