FIRST LEGO League 2008 Challenge - CLIMATE CONNECTIONS

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The "winds of change are blowing" and with them comes FIRST LEGO League's 2008 Climate Connections Challenge! Join us as we explore why many experts believe the earth's climate is changing and how these changes impact you and our planet. The causes, contributions, and consequences are all interconnected and the experts are telling us to "think globally - act locally." People, resources, and local actions need to be united to establish a global game plan. Do FIRST LEGO League teams have what it takes to make these global Climate Connections?

Embark on an exploration of the earth's climate in the FIRST LEGO League's 2008 Climate Connections Challenge! Discover the links between science, people, resources and communities. Unearth how we learn about past climates and delve into questions surrounding our current and future climatic conditions. Join FIRST LEGO League teams in creating a global game plan as they make these Climate Connections!

Judges’ Choice Award (great rookie team with a strong performance):

• Apollo Bots from Barton Hills Elementary (AISD)

Robot Performance Awards (based on points scored in robot game):

• 1st place- The Fighting LEGO Lads from a home school group in Austin
• 2nd place- Saber Robotics form St. Gabriel’s Catholic School in Austin
• 3rd place- X-Bots from the Central Texas Academy for Excellence home school in Temple

Teamwork Awards:

• 1st place- West Austin Robotics (W.A.R.) from Casis Elementary (AISD)
• 2nd place- TechnoTitans from the Central Texas 4H Robotics group in Pflugerville  
• 3rd place- Kathy Caraway Elementary School (RRISD)

Research Project Awards:

• 1st place- Environmental Eagles from Murchison Middle School (AISD)
• 2nd place- Insta-Gators from Gattis Elementary (RRISD)
• 3rd place- TruBots from True Vine Christian School in Round Rock

Robot Design & Program Awards:

• 1st place- Lego Fuego home school group in San Antonio
• 2nd place- C3 (Combined Climate Conquerors) from Veritas Academy and the Regents School of Austin
• 3rd place- Vertigo from Canyon Ridge Middle School (LISD)

Champions Award (Best All Around):

• 1st place- Saber Robotics form St. Gabriel’s Catholic School in Austin **
• 2nd place- X-Bots from the Central Texas Academy for Excellence home school in Temple
• 3rd place- Artificial Intelligence a home school group from Austin