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Feb
22
Written by:
- TCAPS
2/22/2010
Traverse City Area Public Schools’ SCI-MA-TECH students will compete in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics District Competition hosted by Traverse City Central High School on Friday, March 5th and Saturday, March 6th. Forty Michigan high schools will bring hundreds of students, teachers, mentors, sponsors, and family members to participate in this event. This high-tech sporting event will produce excitement and energy for participants and spectators alike, as teams compete for honors and recognition that reward design excellence, sportsmanship, and teamwork.In this year’s game, two alliances of three teams will compete on a 27-by-54-foot field with bumps, attempting to earn points by collecting soccer balls in goals. Additional bonus points will be earned for each robot suspended in air and not touching the field at the end of the match.
The FIRST Robotics Competition challenges high school students (working with professional mentors) to design and build a robot to contend in competitions that measure the effectiveness of each robot, the power of collaboration, and the determination of students. The competition will be held in the Traverse City Central High School gymnasium, 1150 Milliken Drive. The FIRST Robotics Competition schedule is as follows:
Friday, March 5th
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Opening Ceremonies
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Matches Begin
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunch Break
2:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Matches Resume
Saturday, March 6th
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Opening Ceremonies
9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Matches Begin
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Alliance Selection
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lunch Break
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Championship Matches
5:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony
TCAPS’ SCI-MA-TECH Program is an enhanced science, math, and technology program that enriches the quality of education by inspiring and challenging students through an individualized and integrated curriculum. SCI-MA-TECH has a rigorous curriculum that engages students through participation in exciting and innovative explorations designed to fully prepare students for success in post-secondary education and beyond.
Admission is free and open to the public. Group tours will be available on Friday, March 5th. Please contact John Failor at (231) 933-3554 or failorjo@tcaps.net or visit: www.usfirst.org for more information.
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