LEGO CAMPS
Many students didn't let spring break stop them from learning. "Lego robot day camps" during spring break week were made possible through a $520,000 grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Defense to help advance student achievement in three district schools heavily attended by children from military families -- Broad River, Coosa and Shell Point Elementary. Critical MASS (Math And Science Success) provides students with high-quality STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) experiences as well as extended learning time beyond the normal school day. There is heavy use of robotics at these camps to teach hands-on, real-world lessons that engage younger students in designing, building and problem-solving while enhancing their STEM knowledge.
