The Coffman Cove “Timber Wolves” checking the components of their robots.
The K-Town Robotic Tournament was held this Saturday (November 21st) at Ketchikan’s Schoenbar Middle School. This year, students age 9-14 took on the “Trash Trek Challenge.” They had to come up with solutions to problems using programmable robots made out of LEGOs. Teams from Ketchikan, Coffman Cove and Metlakatla competed in four categories. Following is an audio postcard of the event.
Each participant received a medal and trophies and certificates were awarded in a variety of categories. Winners are listed below. Photos from the event follow.
Research Project – “Timber Wolves” from Coffman Cove’s Howard Valentine School
Research Project – “Dumpster Diving Dolphins” from Houghtaling Middle School
Against All Odds Award – Schoenbar Middle School’s “Jolly Ranchers”
Gracious Professionalism Award – “Dumpster Diving Dolphins”
Inspirational Award – “Class of Cans” with Ketchikan home schools
Robot Design – “Timber Wolves”
Robot Performance Award – “Dumpster Diving Dolphins”
Programming of Robot – “Braves” from Metlakatla’s Charles Leask Middle School
The other team that participated was Ketch-i-kreatures’ “That One Team”
Members of Metlakatla’s “Braves” take some practice runs before the competition begins.
The Ketchikan home school team “Clash of Cans.”
Two “Clash of Cans” team members plot their strategy while the judges prepare for the first round of competition.
One of the competitors on the playing field.
The judges confer and tally final scores.
