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2013 FLL Season Overview
Introductions Katra Knoernschild
Team Coordinator [email protected]
Karl Knoernschild Technical Lead [email protected]
Casey O’Connell Administration Representative
Teacher Mentor Donna Bornemann [email protected]
Binary BotsChris Abele [email protected] Dawn Krapez [email protected]
DigistormChristine Pietrowiak [email protected] Zeno [email protected]
Child SafetyChild safety is paramount to everyone involved with young people. Due to the age of FLL team members, the coach and the other adults on the team are responsible for the safety of the children on the team while they are in their care. Coaches, parents, and guardians are essential to team and child safety. Adults need to educate the team members and one another on how to recognize situations that may put a child at risk, and take measures to ensure that adults who work with their teams are reliable.
In addition to FLL team meetings, team members will have contact with adult volunteers at events. For events, it is essential that teams be educated about basic safety practices. For example, they should stay with their team (or at least in pairs) at all times, and tell team leaders when they are leaving the group (e.g., bathroom breaks). Also, they should not leave the venue except with the permission of their coach or mentor and of the parent who is taking care of them.
Without question, coach, parental supervision and vigilance are essential safety practices for FLL team members.
General Rules Safety Guidelines
Two-Deep Leadership: Minimum of two adults present during practice or events.
School Dismissal & Transportation Home after practices Gold Dismissal forms have been provided to all students. Any changes need to be called in to the front office.
Field Trip & Event Transportation The Club will not be responsible for providing transportation to and from Club affiliated field trips, socials or events.
Coaches will provide you with specific dates and details as they become available.
Consent forms As a member of FIRST, we are required to collect a general liability release for all team members and coaches.
This release covers photos, videos, and general liability
What is FIRST?
Foundation for the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology
Founded by Dean Kamen, inventor of the Segway
Started in 1989 to inspire young people’s interest and participation in science and technology
FIRST Programs
FIRST Robotics Competition 1992
High School14 - 18 yrs
FIRST Tech Challenge 2005
Middle and High School
11 - 18 yrs
FIRST LEGO® League 1998
Elementary and Middle School
9 - 14 yrs
FIRST Junior LEGO® League 2006
Elementary School6 - 9 yrs
(K - 2nd grade)
Core Values We are a team. We do the work to find solutions with guidance from our coaches and mentors.
We know our coaches and mentors don't have all the answers; we learn together.
We honor the spirit of friendly competition.
What we discover is more important than what we win.
We share our experiences with others. We display Gracious Professionalism® and Coopertition® in everything we do.
We have FUN!
Gracious Professionalism
Term coined by Dr. Woodie Flowers, FIRST National Advisor and Pappalardo Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Encourages high-quality work. Emphasizes the value of others. Respects individuals and the community. Avoid treating anyone like losers. No chest thumping tough talk, but no sticky-sweet platitudes either.
Knowledge, competition, and empathy are comfortably blended.
Coopertition
Displaying unqualified kindness and respect in the face of fierce competition.
Founded on the concept and a philosophy that teams can and should help and cooperate with each other even as they compete.
Learning from teammates and mentors Teaching teammates Managing and being managed
What is FIRST LEGO League?
A robotics program for 9 to 14 year olds
Get children excited about science and technology
Teach valuable employment and life skills.
Challenge Projects are based on the LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Robot “brain”
FIRST LEGO League Activities
Design, build, test and program robots using LEGO MINDSTORMS technology
Apply real-world math and science concepts
Research challenges facing today’s scientists
Learn critical thinking, team-building and presentation skills
Participate in tournaments and celebrations
Compete in the Yearly Challenge
FLL Yearly Challenge Each year a new challenge is presented
2013: “Nature’s Fury” 2012: “Senior Solutions” 2011: “Food Factor”
Children do the work of the Yearly Challenge. Coaches are only there for guidance.
The challenge consists of two parts: The Robot Game: Program an autonomous robot to score
points on a thematic playing surface The Project: Research a real-world problem and create
an innovative solution Additionally, they will be judged on their display of
core values and ability to work together as a team.
2013 FLL Challengehttp://www.youtube.com/user/FLLGlobal
Challenge details released August 27 Explore the awe-inspiring storms, quakes, waves and more that we call natural disasters.
Teams will discover what can be done when intense natural events meet the places people live, work, and play.
Coaches’ Handbook outlines 8 week session
Not necessary to complete all missions – new teams should pick one mission close to base to start with
Green City Challenge
Developed by LEGO Education Side activity similar to Yearly Challenge, but not part of tournament
45+ hours of education & activities Includes valuable training resources Should be used as a primer for first few FLL team meetings before attempting the Yearly Challenge
Not necessary to complete
Other FLL Activities
Creating a team identity Logo T-Shirts Posters
Field trips In-District Exhibitions Qualifying Tournaments (December) State Championship Tournaments National Competition and World Festival (April)
2013 FLL Goals
Train all team members in the use and programming of the EV3
Complete at least one mission for the 2013 Nature’s Fury Challenge
Compete in one Illinois Qualifying Tournament Mount Prospect (December 7) Rockford (December 14) Batavia (December 21)
FLL 1st Year Estimated Budget
Year 1 Kit Cost/FLL Team LEGO Edu Field Kit $75.00 EV3 Robot $499.00 FIRST Registration $225.00 S,H&Tax $109.37 Kit Total $908.37
Lego Green City Curriculum $299+tax&ship = $339.86/2 Split expense $169.93
Per Team State Registrations Illinois Qualifier $100
Per Team Miscellaneous Field Table $65 T-shirts $78 Supplies $50 Laptop Accessories $47.54 Parts Stipend $50 (2)Laptops DONATED
Year 1 Cost: $1468.84/FLL TeamYear 2 Estimate: $620/FLL team
JrFLL 1st Year Estimated Budget
2-3rd Grade Team #571 WeDo Kit $215.95 Baseplate $14.99 8pk Build-to-Express $42.95 S&H+Tax $37.99 Kit Total $311.88 Laptop & 2yr Ins. $444.88 Computer Acces. $47.54 USFirst Registration $50 JrFLL Expo $35 T-Shirts $60 Extra Parts & Misc $48.73 Team #571 Total $998.03
1-2nd Grade Team #572 Base Kit w/S&H $207.99 USFirst Registration $50 JrFLL Expo $35 T-Shirts $50 Extra Parts & Misc $48.73 Team #572 Total $401.72
Total Year 1: $1399.75
Year 2 est: $1351.48. Year 3 est: $670
(Year 2 cost incl. additional computer and team expansion)
Sponsors & Fundraisers
www.thinkahead.com $1,500 donation awarded
$130 raised Second event
Spring 2014
$80 from prize wheel Total proceeds will be
known September 24
$50 Gift towards FLL field tables
Two laptops for FLL teams
churchillfirst.org Website
A central repository of all information related to the Churchill FIRST LEGO League Club Team Information Sponsors and Fundraisers Event Calendar Team photos and progress updates
Each parent has a login ID Any identifiable information about children (photos, names) will be restricted to logged in users only
