WU Computer Science Competes in the First Lego League Competition in Fulda

Let’s keep our fingers crossed for the students in the elective computer science class taught by Steinmühle teacher Nicole Faß: This weekend, the eight boys will compete against 10 teams from other schools in Hesse in the regional round of the First Leo League (FLL) competition in Fulda. Steinmühle High School is the only participating school from the Marburg-Biedenkopf district.
The challenge for the young computer scientists was to work as a team to design a robot and program it to complete as many tasks as possible within two minutes on a specified course. In addition, the students had to present the results of a research project, which was also part of the competition’s requirements. Design and teamwork were evaluated separately.
The dedicated group, which adopted the self-chosen name “Steinbotics” in reference to the Steinmühle for the competition, has put a great deal of extra work into this project—and has been doing so since the very beginning of the school year.

Benefits from water-based activities

As newcomers to the FLL competitions, Nicole Faß and her team have set themselves the goal of familiarizing themselves with the rules and procedures in order to gradually develop the competitive routine that many other participants already have. Even so, as an observer at the dress rehearsal, one could already witness presentations that appeared very professional.
This year’s competition theme is “hydroynamic,” so it’s all about water. The students were therefore able to benefit greatly from the water-related projects they worked on in 8th grade. – A great example of how classroom content can also be useful for activities that take place outside of school.
The FLL competitions are open to participants across Europe.