Science Center Is Forming FIRST Lego League Team
May 31, 2016
The John F. Green Spartanburg Science Center is now forming a FIRST Lego League team for students in grades 4-8. Team members should have a passionate interest in robots, Legos, and building, and a willingness to compete against other teams during the 2016-17 school year. The Science Center will hold an informational meeting about the team Tuesday, June 21, 4 p.m. at Chapman Cultural Center. The deadline to apply is June 30. To apply, contact Mary Levens via email at [email protected].
The team will strive to help innovators practice imaginative thinking and teamwork. Guided by two or more adult coaches, the team can have as many as 10 members, who will research a real-world problem such as food safety, recycling, and energy. That research will be used to develop solutions to real-world problems. Members will design, build, and program a robot using LEGO MINDSTORMS® and EV3, and then compete on a tabletop playing field.
The first team meeting will be in August, and attendance will be mandatory. In addition, parents are expected to fully participate and support the team. No prior skills or experience are necessary.
For more information, please call 864.583.2777.
