Albert Lea DI Global Finals 2016
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Check out this video about Albert Lea Destination Imagination!
Destination Imagination is a leader in project-based learning opportunities that blend STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education with the arts and social entrepreneurship. Its academic challenges are designed to teach kids how to think, not what to think, and then present their solutions at regional and state tournaments.
Destination Imagination has had a positive impact on more than 1.5 million students who have taken part in its acclaimed Challenge program. In Albert Lea alone, 75+ students in grades 4-12 have participated in Destination Imagination over the past 5 years with the help of many teachers and parents in the community. Lakeview Elementary has always had great representation at both regional and state tournaments and has had multiple teams the past few years.
This year, 150,000 students have participated in tournaments throughout the U.S. and 30 countries in hopes of earning a spot at the Global Finals competition in May.
After achieving honors for creativity, teamwork and innovation in regional and state academic tournaments, The Ugly Bacon, has earned the right to compete in Destination Imagination's Global Finals, the world’s largest celebration of student creativity, to be held May 25-28 in Knoxville, Tennessee. This was a great honor, as we have not had any other Albert Lea team make it to compete this level!
At the Global Finals Tournament, they would compete with other teams in the Close Encounters Challenge, one of seven, open-ended challenges that require students to apply science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills, in addition to their talents in improvisation, theater arts, writing, project management, communication, innovation, teamwork, community service and social entrepreneurship.
Collaborative problem solving, risk taking, collaboration, public speaking, and thinking on your feet are some of the important skills learned in the program.
This opportunity will be something that impacts these students and our community beyond this school year.
The district, community, and LESO have been great supporters for all of our Destination Imagination teams. With the state tournament being last Saturday, and this opportunity quickly approaching, the district has provided significant funds to support this experience. After district monetary support, we will need an additional $6,000 in order to attend this tournament.
Thank you for helping to support these students!
Destination Imagination is a leader in project-based learning opportunities that blend STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education with the arts and social entrepreneurship. Its academic challenges are designed to teach kids how to think, not what to think, and then present their solutions at regional and state tournaments.
Destination Imagination has had a positive impact on more than 1.5 million students who have taken part in its acclaimed Challenge program. In Albert Lea alone, 75+ students in grades 4-12 have participated in Destination Imagination over the past 5 years with the help of many teachers and parents in the community. Lakeview Elementary has always had great representation at both regional and state tournaments and has had multiple teams the past few years.
This year, 150,000 students have participated in tournaments throughout the U.S. and 30 countries in hopes of earning a spot at the Global Finals competition in May.
After achieving honors for creativity, teamwork and innovation in regional and state academic tournaments, The Ugly Bacon, has earned the right to compete in Destination Imagination's Global Finals, the world’s largest celebration of student creativity, to be held May 25-28 in Knoxville, Tennessee. This was a great honor, as we have not had any other Albert Lea team make it to compete this level!
At the Global Finals Tournament, they would compete with other teams in the Close Encounters Challenge, one of seven, open-ended challenges that require students to apply science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills, in addition to their talents in improvisation, theater arts, writing, project management, communication, innovation, teamwork, community service and social entrepreneurship.
Collaborative problem solving, risk taking, collaboration, public speaking, and thinking on your feet are some of the important skills learned in the program.
This opportunity will be something that impacts these students and our community beyond this school year.
The district, community, and LESO have been great supporters for all of our Destination Imagination teams. With the state tournament being last Saturday, and this opportunity quickly approaching, the district has provided significant funds to support this experience. After district monetary support, we will need an additional $6,000 in order to attend this tournament.
Thank you for helping to support these students!
Organizer
Anna Jo Nordlocken
Organizer
Albert Lea, MN
