HIPS organizes teams of 4rd-5th graders to participate in regional competitions, while 3rd Grade teams are formed to practice and prepare for the following competitive years.
Tomorrow’s innovators practice imaginative thinking and teamwork. Guided by adult Coaches, FIRST LEGO League teams research real-world problems, such as food safety, recycling, energy, etc., and are challenged to develop a solution. They also must design, build, and program a robot using LEGO MINDSTORMS® technology, then compete on a table-top playing field.
It all adds up to tons of fun while they learn to apply science, technology, engineering, and math concepts (STEM), plus a big dose of imagination, to solve a problem. Along their discovery journey, they develop critical thinking and team-building skills, basic STEM applications, and even presentation skills, as they must present their solutions with a dash of creativity to judges. They also practice the Program’s signature Core Values. (source)
Grades 4-5
Ignite interest in robotics and STEM! Watch the thrill of learning through hands-on discovery with FIRST® LEGO® League. One of four STEM-learning programs from FIRST®, FIRST LEGO League immerses kids in real-world science and technology challenges. Learn More>
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