FIRST: For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology

FIRST & LEGO Partnership

Created in 1998 by:

• Dean Kamen, FIRST Founder

Inventor of the Segway/Insulin Pump

• The LEGO Group

LEGO means “Play Well”

Mission To:

“Motivate the next generation to understand, use and enjoy science and technology.”

FLL Vision

INSPIRES children, ages 9 to 14, to participate in science and technology

ENGAGES kids in playful and meaningful learning

PROVIDES a fun, creative, hands-on learning experience

CHALLENGES kids to solve real-world problems using robotics, research and teamwork skills

TEACHES children to experiment and overcome obstacles

BUILDS self-esteem and confidence

Opportunities with FIRST

FIRST PROGRAMS:

JrFLL (Junior FIRST LEGO® League) 6-9 years old

FLL (FIRST LEGO® League) 9-14 years old

FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge) 14-18 years old

FRC (FIRST Robotics Competition) 14-18 years old

"To create a world where science and technology are celebrated.. where young people dream of becoming science and technology heroes"

Opportunities with FIRST

Arizona FLL – The Numbers

2013 Season: 30% Annual Growth in Participation 300 Teams State-wide 13 Regional Tournaments

Phoenix, Chandler, Scottsdale, Mesa, Flagstaff, Tucson

Yuma, Sierra Vista, Winslow 1 State Championship Tournament 1,000 Volunteers

FLL Challenge

Teams of 3-10 children, ages 9-14, guided by at least 1 adult coach, have 8-12 weeks to:

Complete an annual Challenge:• Project Presentation (1/3 of Score)

o Analyze, research, and invent a solution on the season themeo Develop a creative presentation about the solution and deliver it to a panel of judges

• Robot Interview + Performance (1/3 of Score)o Build an autonomous robot that completes, in 2-1/2 minutes, pre-designed missionso Share with judges what the team has learned by solving problems using robotics

• Demonstrate Core Values (1/3 of Score)o Emphasize respect, integrity, friendly sportsmanship and community involvement

Core Values

We are a Team.

We do the work to find solutions with guidance from our Coaches/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!

Core Values

The Project

The Project

Identify a Real World Problem Create an Innovative Solution Test your solution and adjust as necessary Share Your Research and Solution

With your community With tournament judges

Robot Technical

Robot Technical

Share with judges: Facts about the team’s robot Details on the design process A short trial run of the robot

Robot Game

Score as many points as possible in 2-1/2 minutes

• Team Registration: May – September

• Challenge Release on the Web: August 27th

• Season Kickoff at ASU: Saturday, September 7th

• Regional Qualifying Tournaments:

– Saturday, November 23rd

– Saturday, December 7th

• State Championship Tournament: Saturday, December 14th

Team Timeline

Arizona FLL Web Siteazfll.com

Team Registration/Order Materials

Open through at least mid-Sept.

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Tournament RegistrationOpen Until Oct. 31

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Coach/Mentor Resources Link from AZ FLL Web Site

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The rewards are priceless!