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DESCRIPTION:Learn how to build Lego Robots at the Swissvale Library\n&nbs
 p\;\nThrough the 2012 &ldquo\;Senior Solutions&rdquo\; Challenge\, middl
 e school age children (grades 5th through 8th) will explore the topic of
  helping seniors stay Independent\, Engaged\, and Connected.\n&nbsp\;\nT
 he Robotics Class introduces students to real-worldengineering challenge
 s by building LEGO-based robots to complete tasks related to the 2012 &l
 dquo\;Senior Solutions&rdquo\; Challenge. Students will have the opportu
 nityto:\n&bull\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;
 &nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Design\,build and program robots using LEGO
  MINDSTORMS&reg\; technology\n&bull\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;
 &nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Apply real-world math 
 and science concepts\n&bull\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&
 nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Research challenges facing tod
 ay&rsquo\;s scientists\n&bull\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\
 ;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Learn critical thinking\, te
 am-building and presentation skills\n&bull\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;
 &nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Participate in 
 a regional tournament that attracts over 700 students\n&bull\;&nbsp\;&nb
 sp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp
 \; Learn several programming languages including NXT-G and RobotC\n&bull
 \;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;
 &nbsp\;&nbsp\; Access on-line tools such as Robot Simulators and Develop
 ment Environments\nIn addition to building LEGO robotics\, students will
  preparetheir own &ldquo\;Research Project Presentation&rdquo\; connecte
 d to the 2012 &ldquo\;Senior Solutions&rdquo\; Challenge.\nWHO IS ELIGIB
 LE:&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\;&nbsp\; Students in grades 5th thr
 ough 8th.\nWHERE:&nbsp\;&nbsp\;Swissvale Library\nWHEN:&nbsp\; Saturday 
 mornings from Sept. 15th to Dec. 8th (9:30am- 12:30pm)\nHOW TO REGISTER:
  Go to the Swissvale Library (1800Monongahela Ave) and enter your name a
 nd child&rsquo\;s name on the sign-up sheet at the front desk.&nbsp\; Al
 so fill out theone-page &ldquo\;Student Enrollment Form&rdquo\; at the f
 ront desk.\nOnly open for Students in grades 5th through 8th.\n&nbsp\;\n
 Please note: Space is limited.&nbsp\; So\, if you are interested\, pleas
 e do not wait until the last minute to enroll your child in this program
 .
URL:http://foresthills-regentsquare.patch.com/events/robotics-class-at-sw
 issvale-library
SUMMARY:Robotics Class at Swissvale Library
LOCATION:Swissvale Library: 1800 Monongahela Ave\, Pittsburgh\, PA
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