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Lego Fun, Lego Learning!

This month, a team of youth ages 6-9 are participating in Junior First Lego League. The team consists of 11 youth lead by coach Ryan Smith. Together, they learn about simple machines and natural disasters through the use of Legos. Fun, teamwork, learning, and respect are emphasized. Tim Ginter, a retired firefighter, spoke to the team about natural disaster responses and preparedness. The team will also tour a fire station. The culmination of the project will be the completion of a Lego model of something that can help out in the event of a natural disaster. The model...