Lego League Challenge Coming Up Dec. 22

The First LEGO League State Qualifying Tournament will be held at Wade Hampton High School from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22.

More than 25 teams of third through eighth grade students are expected to compete, as robots go head-to-head on LEGO tables. Visitors can also check out the “pits” and see the variety of projects.

In this year's competition, teams hope to answer this question: Can FIRST LEGO League teams improve the quality of life for seniors by helping them continue to be independent, engaged, and connected in their communities? 

In the 2012 Senior Solutions Challenge, more than 200,000 children from ages 9 to 16 from more than 60 countries will explore the topic of aging and how it may affect a person’s ability to maintain his or her lifestyle — solving issues like getting around, keeping in touch, or staying fit. Teams will research obstacles and the suggest ways to improve the quality of life for the seniors affected.

The event is open to the public and the only admission “price” is to bring a can of food as a donation.

For more information, please contact Valerie Mosher, curator of Engineering and Technology at Roper Mountain Science Center, vmosher@greenville.k12.sc.us or call 355-8912.

Click here to download an informational brochure.