From: sklug@primenet.com (sheri klug)
Subject: Idaho TECH Challenge
Date: Tue, 11 Nov 1997 07:06:22 -0700
Hi Rick, The website for the Idaho TECH Rover Challenge is: http://www.uidaho.edu/IdahoTECH/links.html This rover challenge was created last year by the engineering department at University of Idaho and the Idaho Space Grant Consortium to challenge 5th and 6th graders in the concepts and problems of planetary exploration. They must create a rover out of Legos (using specified kits and constraints) that will be able to navigate a course, pick up rock samples, and compete for the best time. Our first competition was held last year, state-wide, and was enthusiastically received. We are expecting our number of teams to double this year. The website has an overview of the project, lesson plans, etc. to explain the challenge. It has really peaked the interest of a lot of kids and parents last year, and we plan on building on that interest this year! Sheri Klug Boise site coordinator Idaho TECH Challenge