March 19, 2024

Clarke County youths participate in Jr. FIRST LEGO League

Clarke County 4-H Clover Kids program had three Jr. FIRST LEGO League teams coached by Jamie, Marcia and Cole Pontier.

These teams participated in the Jr. FIRST LEGO League showcase hosted by Clarke County Extension on Thursday, July 21, at Clarke County Fair.

The teams have been working hard since April to build their motorized LEGO models and poster based on this year’s theme, “Waste Wise.”

The theme is centered on solving the issue of waste in today’s society. Members started off the season by learning about recycling, landfills and waste management practices. Teams then built a LEGO model with a motorized part that showed how a waste problem was solved.

Clarke County Extension received grants from Iowa State University College of Engineering to help with funding and will continue the program into next year.