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MOORE, Okla. -Our world is changing fast with advances in technology and robots are a big part of that change <\/p>\n
From building the cars we drive to helping police, robots make our lives easier. But designing and making them requires a lot of brain power and hard work. <\/p>\n
At Moore West Junior High the Tiger robotics club is busy working on creating their own robots. <\/p>\n
Theyre learning problem solving, creative intuition, and theyre learning to project manage and get along with others. And develop those skills that they can actually use in a career today, said Donna Haworth, Robotics Coach. <\/p>\n
The kids must design, program and then built a robot for competition. <\/p>\n
They start in a start box and they have 60 seconds to move the hexballs that are on the board to scoring position, said Haworth. <\/p>\n
As for the students, they love the work and find it anything but robotic. <\/p>\n
We can express ourselves through robots. And build and learn about robots, and STEM projects, said Cheyanne Sutton, Moore West 7th grader. <\/p>\n
But more than helping them develop those STEM skills, students are having their minds open to the possibilities of what robots can really do. <\/p>\n
As my STEM project is, its cerebral palsy. With robots helping toddlers and babieshelp develop those muscle coordination skills, said Camden Miller, Moore west 7th grader. <\/p>\n
Principal Jeni Dutton says The robotics program is a highlight of our school. These students are really truly the geniuses who walk these hallways and solve problems. Theyre resourceful and they know it. <\/p>\n
McDonald's has partnered with KFOR for this spotlight series of 'What's Right With Our Schools' and presented a check of $600 to the school. <\/p>\n
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