South Creek Middle Advances to Statewide FIRST Lego League Tournament
Students ranging in age from 9 to 14 competed in a regional tournament focused on STEM concepts on November 22nd, 2014. It was a FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology in students) Lego League qualifier tournament. The teams participating created and programmed autonomous robots. They also did a research project to develop innovative ways to incorporate technology in the classroom.
Tonya Little, a NELA Cohort II fellow, serves as assistant principal at both Riverside Middle School and South Creek Middle School, in Martin County. She also severs as the STEM Coordinator for Martin County Middle Schools. Both Riverside and South Creek Middle Schools were recognized in the FIRST Lego League qualifier tournament.
Riverside Middle School received “First Place for Innovative Solutions”. The team created a way to use the Mindcraft video game to teach mathematics skills. South Creek Middle school received the award for “Best Presentation”. Their project focused on showcasing the path nutrients take in the body. South Creek Middle School will advance to the Statewide Tournament on January 17th at North Carolina A&T.
This story was featured in The Enterprise and Weekly Herald of Martin County. To access the full article, visit the link below.
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