KELSEYVILLE — The Taylor Facility hosted Robotics workshops Feb. 18 and June 23 and 30.
Due to strong public interest, the Taylor Observatory-Norton Planetarium is looking at initiating Lego Robotics Clubs starting in September.
Robotics promotes team building, problem solving, creativity and analytical thinking with a hands-on philosophy that incorporates the Lego Mindstorms technology.
Depending on re-sponse and support, participation in FIRST Lego League (FLL) is an option. More information about FLL can be found at www.firstlegoleague.org.
Teams of six to eight students strategize, design, build, program, experiment, test and refine a fully autonomous robot capable of completing pre-assigned missions. Teams research a predefined scientific subject and develop a presentation on a specific topic in that field.
No prior experience is necessary. The clubs will be open to Lake County students 9 to 14 years old.
Coaches, mentors, parent volunteers and sponsors are needed. Training will be provided.
Robotics clubs help to provide children with a foundation for learning Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fundamentals using Lego Robots.
Contact Barbara McIntyre, bmcintyre@lakecoe.org, for more information.
