Will's love for Legos has taken on a new dimension as he's been learning about and working with Lego NXT Robotics. A fellow homeschool mom and I have been mentoring a group of kids as they've prepared for a competition where they had to build and program a robot to run a prescribed course outlined ahead of time. The challenge was to send your robot into a mine that collapsed, through the fallen debris (Lego Duplo) and collect the trapped miners (Lego men). Each team was encouraged to win "team spirit" points by making a poster, brochure, business cards - whatever! A lot of work was involved! Saturday was the big day and Will's team won the challenge in their age category. The day was exhausting but a lot of fun. The win was unexpected but a great way to end not only the day but the months of effort and hard work.
In the You Tube video, the first robot and team pictured is Will's.
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