Our pupils were thrilled to learn that we were successful with our application to be part of the LEGO INTO ORBIT challenge, receiving a fantastic LEGO INTO ORBIT set and Mindstorm robot kit.
Gaining these impressive pieces of kit will help pupils learn to apply science, technology, engineering and math concepts (STEM), plus a big dose of imagination needed for problem-solving. FIRST LEGO League challenges children to think like scientists and engineers as they explore real-world problems such as food safety, recycling and energy with the challenge to develop a solution. Along their discovery journey, pupils will develop critical thinking and team building skills, basic STEM applications and even presentation skills as they present their solutions to judges.
FIRST LEGO League teams get to:
- Research challenges facing today’s scientists
- Design, build, test and program robots using LEGO MINDSTORMS technology
- Apply real-world math and science concepts
- Learn critical thinking, team-building, and presentation skills
- Participate in tournaments and celebrations
- Understand and practice gracious professionalism
We look forward to putting a team together ready for our first FIRST LEGO League competition in January!