So excited to celebrate the achievements of our teams at our First Lego League (FLL) Challenge event held yesterday at Spoede Elementary! The event marked the culmination of months of hard work, creativity, and problem-solving, and I couldn’t be prouder of our two teams.
The Bio Builders team was recognized for their Teamwork and their outstanding Innovation Project. Their project tackled a pressing environmental issue by creating bioplastic—a completely biodegradable and compostable alternative to traditional plastics. After consulting with the mayor, the students took on the challenge of encouraging local buyers and consumers to adopt this eco-friendly option, which is already available in stores but not widely known.
The team’s journey was not without its challenges. They persevered through numerous trials to try and perfect their bioplastic formula, demonstrating that if a group of 4th graders can innovate and make a difference, businesses and consumers can too! Their bioplastic decomposes in months—a stark contrast to the many, many years it takes for traditional plastic to break down.
The Bio Builders also showed resilience during the Robot Game. When their main coder was unable to attend the competition, the team rallied together, displaying perseverance and a never-give-up attitude.
The team’s journey was not without its challenges. They persevered through numerous trials to try and perfect their bioplastic formula, demonstrating that if a group of 4th graders can innovate and make a difference, businesses and consumers can too! Their bioplastic decomposes in months—a stark contrast to the many, many years it takes for traditional plastic to break down.
The Bio Builders also showed resilience during the Robot Game. When their main coder was unable to attend the competition, the team rallied together, displaying perseverance and a never-give-up attitude.
The Fantastic Fungi Fanatics were recognized for their outstanding research and Innovation Project. Their project addressed the growing issue of plastic pollution in our oceans. Thanks to Elina's mom, students were able to get feedback from scientists from Washington University that validated their approach. The team developed a prototype tank featuring marine fungi capable of consuming plastic. Their innovative solution not only highlighted a potential way to tackle ocean pollution but also reminded us all to be mindful of our plastic consumption.
In addition to their Innovation Project, the team impressed me with their skills at the Robot Game table. They chose to design and use an advanced base—something many teams didn’t attempt—and executed their strategy with focus and precision. Their ability to remain locked in and work together under pressure was great to see.
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