tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23222996569905092422024-02-19T02:11:57.650-08:00Claxton FLLCLX PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02238510573226713955noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322299656990509242.post-36421582466288233562014-10-15T18:02:00.002-07:002014-10-15T18:02:35.296-07:00Robotic Readers Updates - 10/10 and 10/13Word on the street is that Friday's core values game was fantastic -- Thanks, Cashion!<br />
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The team discussed areas of interest: We're definitely seeing the value of screening to catch dyslexia early. The lids have a great understanding of the role a feeling of success and confidence plays. They've put forward one technology idea of an app that listens as a child reads allowed and gives positive reinforcement to build confidence.<br />
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The plan is to move forward with trying to get a contact from one of the states or districts where they do routine screening and see how effective it is and what lessons they've learned along the way. <br />
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The have more progress on logos and expect to be able to vote on our favorite on Friday 10/16.<br />
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Friday was Carnival Day at school, so the kids get a huge pat on the back just for being able to focus and make progress on such a frenetic (sugar-filled) day!<br />
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Monday we started with progress updates, then broke into groups:<br />
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<li>Mateo and Ashton continued work on their mission.</li>
<li>Ainsley and Bryce mapped their mission on the table with the bamboo skewers, then broke it into discrete steps. They'll make quick progress when the programming starts!</li>
<li>Hudon, Charlotte and Eva started looking into the Schenck School in Atlanta. They specialize in dyslexia and we're hoping they will be willing to talk with us. They came up with a list of questions and started investigating who we can reach out to. </li>
<li>Will, Fiona and Cashion worked on the "Who" part of our presentation and a team motto.</li>
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For this Friday, we'll pikc up where we left off. Hudson will be our game leader!</div>
CLX PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02238510573226713955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322299656990509242.post-79927751686665758442014-10-15T17:27:00.004-07:002014-10-15T17:27:52.934-07:00Neon Notes, Monday 10/13<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The decision was unanimous!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Our goal is "how can
we improve the way dyslexic people learn to READ music," </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">More robut update to follow, but that's the big news!</span>CLX PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02238510573226713955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322299656990509242.post-29699343034772146292014-10-10T17:25:00.000-07:002014-10-15T17:25:54.508-07:00Neon Notes Friday, 10/10/14<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Discoveries by Melana, Jackson,
Margaret, Sally and Attia: </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">1]Easy piano/recorder version of <strong><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">familiar
"Happy Birthday" song</span></strong> contains all 7 notes.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Part of group worked on possible
'Jingle" aka word change to become skit song:</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Sort of got something going and <u>asked the team to try to come up with lyric ideas too</u> since I
don't think any of us felt like it was rock solid</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">(since we also discovered it is really
hard to change the words when they are so engrained in your head!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">sketchy lyrics thought: </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Learning music is fun.</span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Reading music is fun.</span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">sometimes it's frustrating </span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">but it ca-an be done!</span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ideas~7 kids with recorders can be all
mixed up and 1 conductor trying to get them to play and the 9th team member
moves them around/in to place order?</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">OR, that 9th kid actually sings the
song in key, it becomes obvious that the notes aren't being read/conducted in
the correct order and they have to sort it out, false starts, further
corrections after soloist begins singing again~ </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">2]Isaac and I found the following web
address proved to have some <strong><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">great clip art options for possible Neon Note
'logo'</span></strong>. Like with Robotic Readers, seems you could go off
in different directions (Bryce vs. Will vs. Charlotte's ideas) so, we <u>suggest any one that wants to, put together a
little logo (and save it!) and vote on it as a group?</u> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">3] In an <strong><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">effort to
get more focused</span></strong>~ I tried to lead 3 (and then, 5) kids toward
what we were trying to acheive, thinking then we could work backwards <strong><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">toward a
possible game</span></strong>; mixed success with this...</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">All agreed that, thanks to visiting
educators and beginning research, we have learned about various ways to
meet that goal; generally: 1) sight reading 2) playing by ear 3) interval
method </span><em style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">but, </span></em><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">in that discussion, it was clear even, in our small
group, there were various learning styles: e.g., interval method
made zero sense to one and Ms.Thompson's approach completely escaped someone
else. One of them needed to hear a piece first and then could start to
make sense of the written music.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">With all that in mind, one
solution/game idea was something to help a person with dyslexia figure out what
their learning style for playing music might be (without all the frustration, emotional trauma and expense of 'wrong'
approaches) but came up with nothing solid for what that game might look like.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">We need to
clarify if the goal is <em><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">playing</span></em> music by what ever means you
use to get there or if it is to actually learn <em><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">how to read</span></em> a
piece of music, if the latter, should their solution focus be on sight reading
music? </span></u><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Well, there you have my input
after Friday's FLL. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Celie</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
CLX PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02238510573226713955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322299656990509242.post-86006604070163472412014-10-08T17:29:00.000-07:002014-10-15T17:44:30.582-07:00Robotic Readers Update 10/6 update<div class="MsoNormal">
We’ve been starting practice with reporting to get them all
used to talking about their accomplishments. We've also done away with raising hands and are trying to manage our group conversation by paying attention and working on giving and recieving focus through careful attention to who has something to offer.<br />
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We had a fantastic discussion of the brainstorming they did last Friday with Annie. Lots of great ideas that are falling generally into areas of early identification/screening, assistive technology/devices and learning methodology. We'll keep going with these working toward a solution.<br />
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During practice:.<br />
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<li>Will and Ainsley met with Joan and a couple of Neon Notes to talk about about fundraising.</li>
<li>Charlotte and Bryce (and Will a little) began work on logo idas</li>
<li>Fiona and Cashion continued studying how to create a line follower using the color sensor. They showed up for extra work Wednesday after school and created a program for the left side of a line and a program for the right side of the line. It was great that Cashion was wearing a black shirt, and CHarlotte had on a white shirt. I really helped to clarify the point that the robot looks at the amount light reflected. (We made a diagram on the white board, but you can find the same general diagram in <a href="http://clxfll.blogspot.com/2012/09/updates-updates-and-more-updates.html" target="_blank">this post</a>).</li>
<li>Ashton and Mateo continued to refine the Changing Conditions/Sports mission they've been working. They identified issues with the model, changed the design of the arm and worked through issues of how/where to start consistentl. </li>
<li>Eva and Hudson spent Friday looking at the other missions in prep for waht to work on next.</li>
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CLX PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02238510573226713955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322299656990509242.post-2501838481906597152014-09-29T17:46:00.000-07:002014-10-15T17:48:21.314-07:00The Name GameTeam 4010 as officially chosen a name! We are the Robotic Readers!CLX PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02238510573226713955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322299656990509242.post-82706322982225601322014-09-22T07:25:00.001-07:002014-09-22T07:25:14.847-07:009/19 Neon Notes Update<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1) Kids assigned to become "experts" [read:
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Margaret, Sally, Harper</u>~
To learn about dyslexia; e.g., what is it? are there ranges/spectrums of
involvement? how many people have dyslexia? when are most people diagnosed?, etc.<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Jackson, Melana , Graham</u>~
To learn more about what (teaching) games/technology tools already exist to
help people with Dyslexia learn anything.<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>Attia , Isaac, Anna</u>~
to learn techniques available to teach anyone how to read music; e.g., computer
programs, written instruction, games, etc. <span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The general plan is for them to all spend some time outside
of FLL meetings (together, solo, with Ms.Albach, parent assist, whatever
works!) and get some general findings on their chosen area to bring
back to the group in 2 weeks / Oct 3rd. (did I get the date right, Sue?)<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2) Kids picked/teamed up for table/robot <u>missions</u>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">~<u>Cloud Access</u>: Harper and Anna<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">~ <u>Sports:</u> Isaac and Sally<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">~ <u>Reverse Engineering</u>: Jackson and Attia<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">~<u>Remote Communications Learning</u>: Graham (willing to
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The general plan for
this is that the teams of 2 will get together and spend some one on one time
with a coach ~ again, this will probably be outside of FLL meeting
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CLX PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02238510573226713955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322299656990509242.post-7733692856951412682014-09-15T20:03:00.000-07:002014-09-22T20:03:56.023-07:004010 Homework 9/15Bryce - eReader scanning words and reading out loud. Didn't get the brand that Bryce looked at, but it sounds something like this: http://venturebeat.com/2009/11/09/intel-introduces-a-digital-book-reader-for-the-blind/<br />
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Cashion -- Dragon http://dyslexia.yale.edu/TECH_dragon.html<br />
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Mateo - Google Glass, scan prinitng and can look normal<br />
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Ashton -- Disney Channel "This is Who I am", practice road signs, boxes<br />
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Ainsley -- Identical twin uncles with dyslexia.<br />
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Eva - Pen that records, pen that reads. Something like this one: http://www.livescribe.com/en-us/<br />
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Charlotte -- What is Dyslexia app, http://www.nessy.com/dyslexia/<br />
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Fiona -- TYping vs. writing, especially with a colored keyboard. Sand spelling for additional sensory input.<br />
<br />CLX PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02238510573226713955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322299656990509242.post-61240775767784019252014-09-10T08:49:00.001-07:002014-09-10T08:49:55.392-07:00Team 4010 (Jenny) Update<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last week the kids came home with their Core Values assignments. Dates for their games are:</span><br />
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<tr><td><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 9/12 - Fiona and Charlotte </span></td><td><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">10/17 - Hudson</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 9/19 - Bryce </span></td><td><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">10/31 - Mateo</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 10/3 - Ainsley</span></td><td><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">11/7 - Ashton</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 10/10 - Cashion </span></td><td><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">11/14 - Eva and WIll</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Project work:</u></b> We discussed groups of learners and which ones might be interesting and accessible to use for our project. The kids came in a lot of additional ideas for different groups of learners. We discussed each and voted on the ones we thought would be most interesting/challenging. In order of votes, they are: </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">People with dyslexia</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">People who learn in a language other than their primary language (ESL, but also immersion programs)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">People who are physically handicapped and thus might have difficulty with things like writing or turning pages.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">People who are color blind.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From there we talked more about things we're passionate about learning. We came up with:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Writing</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Reading</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Music</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Math</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Teamwork and collaboration</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We also talked about education research that points to "grit" (the willingness to fail and try again, stick-to-it-tiveness or perseverance might be good synonyms) and how you build that that or whether it's a big factor for any of these groups. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>So, team homework is:</u></b> Look at <u>one of the groups</u> above and what the current methods and best practices are for teaching one of the things we love to learn. Come in prepared to give details, explain why it's important and any ideas it sparks for what else might be done. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Bonus:</u></b> Drill down to a specific concept or area in the broad categories as you look at how these learners are learning. Some examples:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You might look at the specific challenges people with dyslexia face learning to do math problems or read music.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You might look at alternatives to traditional text books for people who aren't able to turn pages or who are color blind and wouldn't get much from color diagrams, charts, etc.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You might look at the challenges people who are in a school where they don't speak the primary language face in PE where they need to work directly with other kids or when doing group projects.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The more specific we are about what we would like to address, the faster we'll progress on coming up with possible solutions! So, narrow it down in whatever way makes sense to you. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Good sources: A friend, relative or someone you know who represents one of these groups. A professional or expert who works with one of these groups. A website, article or book that covers how these learners learn (remember to write down where you got it!)</span></div>
CLX PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02238510573226713955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322299656990509242.post-48331495732693264902014-09-10T08:49:00.000-07:002014-09-10T08:49:29.898-07:00Team 3849 (Sue) -- Homework<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last week the kids came home with their Core Values assignments. Dates for their games are:</span><br />
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<tr><td><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 9/12 - Margaret & Melena </span></td><td>10/17 - Isaac</td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 9/19 - Jackson </span></td><td><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">10/31 - Harper</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 10/3 - Attia</span></td><td><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">11/7 - Sally</span></td></tr>
<tr><td><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> 10/10 - Graham </span></td><td><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">11/14 - Anna</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Update from Lockie on project work and homework:</u></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our team has narrowed to two possible projects. These are
still broad, and we <span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">need
to come up something actionable but we are getting closer.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Here
are the two possible projects. Recall that we need to solve the final
project/problem using a solution that involves a game.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.5pt;">Also
keep in mind that we need LOCAL resources to help with research as
we travel down our path.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here are the two possible projects<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Learning about scientific experiments that involve
explosions<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Learning how to learn to read music<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We brainstormed possible players for each (WHO) and we
brainstormed types of specific explosives or music (WHAT) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Examples:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: 13.5pt;">Learning
about scientific experiments that involve explosions</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">WHO<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. military<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. congress<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">WHAT<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Carbonate/soda<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: 13.5pt;">Learning how
to learn to read music</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">WHO<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Seniors/elderly<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Hearing impaired (deaf)
learners<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Vision impaired (Blind)
learners<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">WHAT<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Piano sheet music<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Braille music<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Guitar sheet music<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. synthesizer <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">SO, your homework is to
brainstorm to add to these.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Part one Research
scientific explosions. Who could we teach them to? What could we teach
them? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Part two: research learning how to
read music.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Who could we teach to read music?
What type of music could we teach? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remember that our solution must involve a game. So perhaps
you do an internet search using keywords of "music, games, learning"
just to see what currently exists. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Or perhaps you do a search using keywords "explosives,
science, high school students"<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We need you to come in with <b><span style="color: red;">at
least two ideas each for the WHO category and the WHAT category to add to the
above!</span></b> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We will vote on our problem/project on FRIDAY!!! So, also be
thinking about what you would like to spend the next several weeks researching.
Think about what local resources are here to help. Can we ask Mr. Godeleski or
Mr. Butler to help us with ideas on how to teach music? Of course we can!! Can
we take a field trip to MOOG or a local music teacher? Probably!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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CLX PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02238510573226713955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322299656990509242.post-67700111533449905682014-09-09T14:50:00.001-07:002014-09-09T14:50:14.929-07:009/8 Practice Roundup -- Cross team groups<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Robot build report from Sean:</b> The kids got some great insight on which missions really <i>need </i>sensors, versus the ones that only seem to need them until you read the mission really carefully! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>George worked with a few kids from both teams on strategic analysis of the missions.</b> Our goal is to take the progress they made and have each team pick a start point come Friday. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Programming report from Sarah: </b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I enjoyed working with Anna, Jackson, Cashion and Ashton on EV3 programming. Software/hardware/incompatibility glitches meant we couldn’t download the programs onto the robot, so we did everything short of actually running the programs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We walked through the green palate blocks, and looked at large motor, medium motor, move steering and move tank blocks in particular. We had the robot in front of us, looking at how one wheel was attached to the motor plugged into the A port, and the other wheel was attached to the motor plugged into the B port. What would happen if the A motor only were told to move forward – would the robot go forward? (No – it spins in a circle). We talked through turns and how the motors used and the direction of the motors can dictate the type of turn. We measured the circumference of the wheel and talked about how to calculate the distance traveled. The wheels on the robot we had in front of us were approximately 7 inches. If we want the robot to travel forward 3.5 inches, that’s ½ of a rotation. If we want it to travel 9 inches, that’s 1.286 rotations. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The kids each did a very short program, which I promised we’ll run on Friday. </span></div>
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CLX PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02238510573226713955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322299656990509242.post-88354981349773059902014-09-09T14:42:00.002-07:002014-09-09T14:42:47.778-07:009/5 Practice Roundup<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We made a lot of progress!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Core Values: </b>All kids came home with a core
value and a date. Each kid will lead a game that relates to their core
value on that date. Shoot for 5 – 10 minutes for the game (they always
take longer than we think!). Links to some sources for games can be found
<a href="http://clxfll.blogspot.com/p/core-values.html">here</a>, but there are
lots more. Feel free to invent your own or use a favorite from any
source!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Robot</b>: Hudson was the voice of experience
leading the charge on getting a second starter robot built with Isaac and
Cashion. They did a GREAT job and were superstars as far as staying on
task and working together with very minimal supervision. Congrats, guys!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Programming:</b> Two rookies from each team got
their feet wet with EV3 programming. They figured out how to make the
robot travel a specific distance based on the circumference of the
wheels. They drove it of the table (maybe I did that…?), tested a basic
turn and talked about how to make sure your programs are understandable come
tournament time. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Project Research:</b> A small group from each team
started working on how they will narrow down our VERY broad project focus into
something specific and actionable. Both teams came away with homework for
this. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Team 3849 (working with Sue) should be thinking
of something they are PASSIONATE about that could be taught/learned through a
game. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><!--[endif]-->Team 4010 (working with Sarah) has four possible
learner groups that they will discuss and consider on Monday. Kids are
encouraged to think about these groups and pick the one they find most
interesting OR come up with a group they are more interested in and be prepared
to make their case to the team. They also came to consensus that whatever
solutions they come up with should incorporate the use of technology in
learning. Sarah provided an excellent summary of where they are that is
posted <a href="http://clxfll.blogspot.com/2014/09/team-4010-update-on-friday-from-sarah.html">here</a>.
Please review that with your kids!</span><o:p></o:p></div>
CLX PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02238510573226713955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322299656990509242.post-25492852233173653292014-09-06T11:27:00.003-07:002014-09-06T11:27:32.077-07:00Team 4010 -- Update on Friday from Sarah<div class="MsoNormal">
Hi folks. We are off and running. Please read these
emails so that you know what the kids accomplished at each practice, and can
see what needs to be accomplished at the next practice, and can specifically
see what HOMEWORK needs to happen between practices. Seriously – we need
the kids to know there’s homework, and to <i>do</i> the homework, and to bring
it with them to the next practice. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I worked with Mateo, Ashton, Will and Ainsley about the
research project today. This year’s theme is “FLL World Class: Learning
Unleashed.” The team will need to state a research question in this
form: “<b>How could we improve the way someone learns ____ </b><i>(topic
chosen by team.)</i><b>” <o:p></o:p></b></div>
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The team will spend 12 weeks researching their
question. The team will ultimately design a 5 minute presentation for the
judges which (i) explains their research, and (ii) answers the question. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Given that the topic is so frustratingly broad, the kids and
I discussed the need to narrow the topic, and to set parameters to help guide
the full team discussion on Monday. We brainstormed possible topics, then
we brainstormed types of learners. The brainstorming really took off when
we starting thinking about groups of learners -- did we want to focus on a
topic that kids would learn, or adults? That led us to a discussion of
people with particular physical challenges who need to learn differently.
We talked about how deaf people might learn through Google Glass eyewear;
or how non-English speakers might learn English through a real-time
interpreter app; or how quadriplegics or paraplegics might be able to re-learn
muscle movement with technology; or how braille keyboards help blind people
learn. It was a really neat discussion!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Our group is proposing four options for the full team
vote on Monday about the type of learner to be involved in our research</b>:
(i) the blind learner; (ii) the deaf learner; (iii) the learner with physical
limitations such as a quadriplegic or a paraplegic, or (iv) a non-English
speaking learner. We are asking team members to think about these options
over the weekend – <u>which type of learner would be interesting to research
for the next 12 weeks</u>? Come prepared to vote on Monday. <b>If
you want to add another type of learner for consideration, come prepared to
give a 1 minute explanation of the type of learner you want to place into
consideration</b>. <o:p></o:p></div>
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After the vote on the type of learner, we’ll spend some time
brainstorming topics that the learner might want to learn. (If that is
not settled on Monday, we will vote on the topic next Friday.)<o:p></o:p></div>
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Once we have a type of learner and a topic, our research
will kick into high gear. The kids will start to research the ways the
topic is learned by this type of learner. The research will take place
once a week during the school day (during Roots and Wings), as well as during
practice, as well as through homework. A particular highlight early in
the season is to take FIELD TRIPS to interview professionals or other experts
in the topic area. Once we agree on our research question, we can start
planning lots of fun research!<o:p></o:p></div>
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After the research is underway, the team will need to start
developing an innovate answer to our specific research question. Will,
Ainsley, Mateo and Ashton are in agreement that the answer should involve <i>technology</i>.
Perhaps learning how to do something via Google glasses, or through a “Siri
Educator,” or perhaps a game like Minecraft. Stay tuned!<o:p></o:p></div>
CLX PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02238510573226713955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322299656990509242.post-68542658843298994302014-09-03T10:00:00.000-07:002014-09-03T12:40:17.505-07:00Game Updates<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Scott has already posted his first 6 Robot Game Updates, and Jinnel has posted a Project Update, as well. Stay current on these clarifications and changes by viewing the Challenge Updates at <a href="http://www.firstlegoleague.org/challenge/2014fllworldclass">http://www.firstlegoleague.org/challenge/2014fllworldclass</a>. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These updates are also pushed to the app." </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wait! The app? Yep! Looks like it's the Coaches' Handbook, Challenge and Updates. Cool!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">iTunes here: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/first-lego-league-fll/id909746033?mt=8">https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/first-lego-league-fll/id909746033?mt=8</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Google Play here: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.usfirst.fll">https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.usfirst.fll</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the meantime, you can check out the official FLL blog from FIRST <a href="http://fllblog.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">here</a>. Check out the recorded Ask the Expert sessions!</span>CLX PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02238510573226713955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322299656990509242.post-82013328097976983272014-09-02T18:57:00.003-07:002014-09-02T19:11:59.860-07:00The Science of Smart<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Caught the tail end of this on the radio this weekend and was fascinated! It's an hour long and detailed. It's also directly related to this year's challenge! If you have the time, give a listen!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.wnyc.org/story/science-smart/">http://www.wnyc.org/story/science-smart/</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also, there's a link to the transcript here: <span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;"><a href="http://www.americanradioworks.org/science-of-smart-transcript/">http://www.americanradioworks.org/science-of-smart-transcript/</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">No podcast so far, but I'll post it if it shows up!</span></span>CLX PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02238510573226713955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322299656990509242.post-46139380848896262422014-08-28T18:59:00.002-07:002014-09-05T06:10:52.735-07:00Teams!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At our last practice, kids found out who makes up their teams. The rundown is below. Each kid also came up with a word starting with the same letter as their name that they think is a quality of a good team. We won't spill the beans here, but ask them to explain how or why their word fits!</span><br />
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<td><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <u style="font-weight: bold;">Team 3849</u></span></td>
<td><b><u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Team 4010</span></u></b></td>
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<td><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Ainsley -- Awesome </span></td>
<td><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Anna -- Attentive</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Ashton -- Attentive</span></td>
<td><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Attia -- Awesome</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Bryce -- Brave</span></td>
<td><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Graham - Great</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Cashion -- Careful</span></td>
<td><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Harper -- Happy</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Charlotte -- Creative</span></td>
<td><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Isaac -- Intelligent</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Eva -- Enjoy</span></td>
<td><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Jackson -- Judgement</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fiona -- Fun</span></td>
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<td><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Melena -- Magnificent</span></td>
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We know everyone's busy studying the challenge, so here's a handy picture of the table to help with understanding the missions (click to make it bigger or get the original <a href="http://www.firstlegoleague.org/sites/default/files/Challenge/FLL_WORLD_CLASS/Mat-overview-FLL-WORLD-CLASS.jpg" target="_blank">here</a>):</span><a href="http://www.firstlegoleague.org/sites/default/files/Challenge/FLL_WORLD_CLASS/Mat-overview-FLL-WORLD-CLASS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://www.firstlegoleague.org/sites/default/files/Challenge/FLL_WORLD_CLASS/Mat-overview-FLL-WORLD-CLASS.jpg" height="384" width="640" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today is challenge release day! Follow the link below
to download a copy of the challenge. Kids need to look at the project
information (pages 2-5) and the Missions (pages 26 – 29) before practice on
Friday. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Of course, they can read the whole thing and/or have a look
at the videos as well. We will be going through the mission video in
particular as a group as we get the table is all set up and ready to go. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also, we asked kids to bring in a folder/binder (with
pockets) for FLL. If they can get those before Friday, that would be
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/yG1wxKnwqYQ" width="560"></iframe>CLX PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02238510573226713955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322299656990509242.post-86106507785112719212014-08-20T19:08:00.006-07:002014-08-20T19:08:32.512-07:00Welcome back 2014 Claxton FIRST Lego League!<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 115%;">First practice THIS
Friday – August 22<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Thanks to everyone who got their
registration in early, we are ready NOW with our field kits!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 22.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Friday will be an ALL
HANDS ON DECK practice.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<u><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In an ideal world we will have at
least 10 adults at practice</span></u><span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
on Friday to manage building.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Practices moving forward Monday &
Friday – we pick the kids up in the gym after school and will be done at
4:00. <u>Please make sure kids know NOT
to take the bus home on Monday and Friday</u>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
CLX PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02238510573226713955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322299656990509242.post-19103551128072988402014-05-05T06:53:00.001-07:002014-05-05T06:53:44.756-07:00Registration Opens TODAY!!!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Interested in the FIRST LEGO Robotic League this fall?</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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your child is interested in the FIRST Lego League (FLL) program, please plan to
attend a parent meeting on <b><u>Monday,
May 5<sup>th</sup> at 5:30 in the Claxton gym</u></b>. </span><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the 2014 fall season, the theme is all about the future of learning -- <a href="http://www.firstlegoleague.org/challenge/2014fllworldclass" target="_blank">Learning Unleashed</a>! From the
challenge preview: “Teams will teach adults about the ways that kids need and
want to learn.” Teams will research current solutions and propose innovations
of their own. Each team also designs, builds
and programs a robot to compete in a game based on the same theme. Through all
of this, teams must embrace the core values of teamwork, community service,
"coopertition" and fun. Teams will compete in a regional tournament
in November. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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must apply to participate. <b>Applications are due Friday May 16th and can be downloaded <a href="https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxjbHhwdG98Z3g6MmMxNWE3ODg1OWQzYjJjMQ" target="_blank">here</a> or a hard copy can be picked up from Ms. Stewart in the front office. </b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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students can expect and the commitment required to participate. We also need parents to make this
happen! If you may be interested in
helping to coach or mentor a team, please come! </span><span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Jenny Manner at </span><a href="mailto:mannerje@gmail.com"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">mannerje@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">
or Sarah Thornburg at </span><a href="mailto:sthornburg@mwbavl.com"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">sthornburg@mwbavl.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
CLX PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02238510573226713955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322299656990509242.post-1743331507219086332013-09-24T20:10:00.002-07:002013-09-24T20:10:43.848-07:00Recap of Hotshots Monday 9/23/2013<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We divided the problems into
humans and animals. We discovered that there were not that many WNC wildfires
that caused the animal habitat destruction that we were hoping to find. “How could you create an emergency
shelter for misplaced pets” was one thing she brought up that could be a
problem/solution even though we have not encountered it, per se, here in WNC.
Thus, some of these potential problems are things that MAY happen in WNC, but
not necessarily something that DID happen. I know Sally hit a few roadblocks
with research and Pascale was frustrated with research as well, as
problems from WNC fires seem to be limited (lucky us!)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The human problems that we
looked at and will, hopefully, vote on on Friday are:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Erosion caused by trees burning. Could lead to mountain slides erosion could harm our water supply…</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fruit trees burning. Thinking of Hendersonville and the farmers not having any income</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Smoke related problems for those with sinus/asthma</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Houses/shelter/hospitals burn.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Defensible space -- How do we arm ourselves against flammable surroundings? </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lack of electricity</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lack of water/contaminated water</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We did NOT get to the
animal problems yet, as we ran out of time. Once we played our core values and
had snack, then discussion time was limited as I had to leave, but I was very
encouraged at how much they wanted to discuss water problems. (perhaps Tim’s
notes were soaking in). Would be neat to steer (gently) in that direction as it
is a current/real problem in WNC when dirt and ash end up in our watershed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Homework:</u></b> Look at the above human problems, find two that they like and research a
possible solution, plus ALSO come in with 3 possible general animal problems.</span><span style="color: #1f497d;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
CLX PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02238510573226713955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322299656990509242.post-59548006604619323422013-09-24T19:48:00.001-07:002013-09-24T20:04:55.889-07:00Project Update -- Piermont, NY<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Team Hurricane Hunters spent the first half of practice on Monday sharing their research findings. They were fantastic! We got a lot done, and we still have some gaps to fill. So, homework...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">More than one team member references a video <i>Sandy, the Aftermath</i>. I promised to find and post it. I'm not sure which is right, but I trust the kids will let me know. Pick one:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Or...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We decided that it would be VERY helpful for everyone to understand a little bit more about the town. Anna did a great job helping us understand the topography. <b><u>We agreed that EVERYONE should have a look at <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=piermont,+NY&ie=UTF-8&ei=DUtCUtH0Moym9gSa6ICgAg&ved=0CAoQ_AUoAg" target="_blank">Piermont on Google Maps</a>.</u></b> Please take a few minutes to flip through the different views -- satellite, map and terrain. Very informative!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remaining and follow-up questions:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Gray</b> - How long did the storm last? Two parts: How long over the life of the storm and how long in Piermont?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Hudson</b> - Possible follow on questions: How many students could not go to school? How many people were out of work due to storm damage?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Margaret</b> - Cost of storm damage?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Charlotte</b> - General facts about Sandy.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Anna</b> - What's the difference between a hurricane and a super storm?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Lilith</b> - When did Sandy officially become a super storm?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Attia</b> - Does Piermont have an emergency manager? If so, who it it?</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And, an interesting question came up... What happened to all that trash? <b>Will</b>, want to look into that?</span><br />
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I will post a link to the article Lilith found when I get it so everyone can read that too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Great work, Hurricane Hunters! </span><br />
<br />CLX PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02238510573226713955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322299656990509242.post-51827533333853252342013-09-24T19:07:00.003-07:002013-09-24T19:07:55.705-07:00First Whack at Missions<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On Monday we had some exciting times! We took our first whack at breaking down missions! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Before a program can be written to accomplish a task, the kids have to understand the minute detail in order to communicate the task to the robot. So...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We started with two volunteer "robots" -- we had Gray and Anna act as sample robots –
demonstrating that if you follow the same directions but start from two
different places, you don’t get the same result. Then the idea that base is a
box with tall sides. Then that you can use a jig made ONLY of Legos. Then
the idea that the table sides of the base are the FIXED elements, so make a
very reliable place to start. We covered that A, B & C are motor
ports and that 1,2,3 are sensor ports. Then quickly showed breaking down
a mission (not one they would be using to start). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last 10 minutes of practice! 3 kids from HS/2 kids from HH on
obstacles (with me), 4 kids from HS/3 kids from HH on People & Pets with
Eric in the hall, 3 kids from HH with Blake trying to fix/prep the cargo plane.
ONLY ONE ROBOT! The plane is still in process. Eric's group came away with a page full of notes. And, the kids looking at obstacles made some great discoveries about the obstacles mission. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It
was frantic, but it felt like success in the end! Good work!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now, who's ready to get started programming?</span>CLX PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02238510573226713955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322299656990509242.post-9813120122199420672013-09-23T06:47:00.000-07:002013-09-23T06:47:00.432-07:00Mapping Tool for Project<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">From FIRST:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-->Map it Out! Our friends at Esri, an international
supplier of Geographic Information System (GIS) software, web GIS and
geodatabase management applications, have graciously provided links to maps as
a resource for teams for their Project. These interactive maps show places
before and after a natural disaster, as well as real-time information about
potential and existing natural events. <a href="http://www.esri.com/services/disaster-response">http://www.esri.com/services/disaster-response</a>.
Once there, click the “GIS Aids Disaster Relief” tab. For more Challenge
Resources, check out <a href="http://www.firstlegoleague.org/challenge/2013naturesfury">http://www.firstlegoleague.org/challenge/2013naturesfury</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
CLX PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02238510573226713955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322299656990509242.post-63678454842011986012013-09-18T06:42:00.005-07:002013-09-18T06:42:49.902-07:00Team Hurricane Hunters<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The team chose a name Friday (kudos to Amy Jones) and now we have great identity!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here are some things that would be great for Friday:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are in dire need of sponsorship. This program requires us to have money to pay for the tournaments and fees for robots. If you know of anyone that would like to sponsor a team, please let us know. I know we are super needy with wanting parent volunteers. But this does not require your time with the team, only a couple of phone calls to someone you know that may want to sponsor a team. <br /><br />(example: we need rechargeable batteries for robots and they are $60 a piece. We don't have this in our budget.)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have called Deltec homes to see if we can do a field trip to their site. They build a hurricane resistant model home. I will let you know what happens with this when I know something. But if you have any ideas for a field trip, or who can come talk with the kids, let us know.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jenny sent a site about the Hurricane Hunters Association - reconnaissance squadron of the air force. Please have your child review the site so we can discuss on Friday. <a href="http://www.hurricanehunters.com/">http://www.hurricanehunters.com/</a></span></li>
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<br />CLX PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02238510573226713955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322299656990509242.post-42004025648054669682013-09-18T06:40:00.003-07:002013-09-18T06:40:11.176-07:00Hot Shots - Update from Monday<div>
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">With the help of Amy we picked the team name of the Hot Shots! This took longer than expected, as there was not a consensus for a while, so a few extra votes to narrow the field. The word “BOOM” was chosen as the “runner up” of sorts, and so we promised to use it in a chant.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We also are VERY excited to design our logo, though we are uncertain if we will use the firehouse, as our solution may not be water based. But, we like flaming letters. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Eric took Ashton and Fiona to work on the table. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jenny took Sebastian and Sally to work on robot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That left me with Pascale, Ainsley, Melena and Dominique as planned.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We got a great deal accomplished:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We decided on a specific community… drum roll… WNC! We looked at field trip and other opportunities and though Melena made a strong case to go to California. “My mom will, you know, just give us a few thousand dollars for plane fare” we ultimately came to the conclusion that we could learn from local folks including:<br />a.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>We have a forest ranger coming on Friday<br />b.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The local schools, perhaps Warren Wilson forestry folks<br />c.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Local firefighters<br />d.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>NC Firewise etc.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We also discussed interview techniques and how not to ask yes or no questions and did a little role playing. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dominique had some research as did Ainsley and we shared it. We broke down the terms “wildfire” and “vegetation” and others. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Best!</span></div>
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CLX PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02238510573226713955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322299656990509242.post-84612308390476443722013-09-17T09:41:00.000-07:002013-09-17T10:04:55.884-07:00What's in a name?<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Congratulations to both teams on a major milestone! Our teams have names!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yesterday, the teams each met with the ever-creative Amy Jones to work on team identity. So, without further ado, we present:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;">Hot Shots</span> -- Team Sarah/Lockie, researching wildfires!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The <span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;">Hurricane Hunters</span> -- Team Sue/Jo, researching hurricanes!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Teams will continue this work to come up with t-shirt designs and other materials to represent their team.</span>CLX PTOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02238510573226713955noreply@blogger.com0