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Igniting young minds. Teaching life skills. Nurturing passions for science and technology. Practicing Gracious Professi

. It's a competitive sport.It's a life experience. It's opportunity. It's community. It's amazing.. FIRST learning? . ? never stops building upon itself, starting at age six and continuing through middle and high-school levels up to age eighteen. Young people can join at any level. Participants

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Igniting young minds. Teaching life skills. Nurturing passions for science and technology. Practicing Gracious Professi

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    2. It’s a competitive sport. It’s a life experience. It’s opportunity. It’s community. It’s amazing.

    3. FIRST learning… … never stops building upon itself, starting at age six and continuing through middle and high-school levels up to age eighteen. Young people can join at any level. Participants master skills and concepts to aid in learning science and technology through robotics.

    4. Introduction to real-world scientific challenges Design, build, and program LEGO-based robots Complete tasks on a thematic playing surface Research challenges facing today’s scientists   Learn critical thinking, team-building, presentation skills   May participate in Official Tournaments or local events

    5. Founded in 1989 by inventor Dean Kamen Devoted to helping young people discover and develop a passion for science, engineering, technology, and math.

    6. FIRST ® LEGO® League Core Values We are a team. We do the work to find solutions with guidance from our coaches and mentors. 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 in everything we do. We have fun. What are FLL® Core Values?

    7. What are our different goals for being involved? What is our collective goal?

    8. Timeline May: Team registration and materials ordering begins May/June: Robot Sets and registration material, including Coaches’ Handbooks and DVD’s begin to ship Mid-August: Field Setup Kits begin to ship Early September: Global Challenge released September-October: Tournament details posted on the website www.utfll.utah.edu January: Utah Championship – January 29, 2011

    9. DO IT ALL IN 8 WEEKS Building, programming, testing, investigating solutions PROBLEM SOLVING AND CREATIVITY Present children with a real-world problem New scientific theme each year TEAMS OF CHILDREN AND MENTORS Work as a team Learn with adults and mentors Real Problem – Not enough time

    10. Materials Coaches Handbook DVDs Lego Mindstorms kit (includes software) Lego Field Set up Kit Playing Table (need to build) Team Building T-shirts, buttons, sharing trinkets

    11. How does the program work Teams meet independently getting ready for event Event 4 sections Robot design Robot performance Project Teamwork

    12. 2010 Challenge The 2010 “Body Forward” Challenge will explore the cutting-edge world of Biomedical Engineering to discover innovative ways to repair injuries, overcome genetic predispositions, and maximize the body's potential, with the intended purpose of leading happier and healthier lives.

    13. What happens at an Event Opening and Closing Ceremonies Judging areas (no spectators) Teamwork Robot Design Project Robot Performance area with spectators Three “runs” Pit area – 6’ table, power stations Practice tables Food court Detailed schedule for teams – posted on www.utfll.utah.edu prior to event What happens if it snows?

    14. Why is an event important Target to strive for Goals to set Opportunities for Public speaking Problem solving Gracious Professionalism Celebration

    15. How are teams evaluated Participation medallions Judges nominate teams for an award Rubrics identify criteria Judges/Judge Advisors evaluate merits and make recommendations for an award Champions Award – Team is invited to attend World Festival in St. Louis (March) Keep the awards in perspective. Focus on the accomplishments and participation. Coaches role is to share “Gracious Professionalism” and “Coopertition” philosophies with parents. FLL is something different that traditional sports.

    16. FIRST Sponsorship

    18. FIRST Sponsorship

    19. FIRST Sponsorship

    20. Questions?

    21. Robot build What is the robot? What is the Mindstorm’s kit? Using the brick to control motors and read sensors Building a standard base Other options Basic programming Move forward Move and turn Move and stop with a sensor Building arms Line following Doing tasks while line following

    22. Next Steps What can I do now before September? What can the kids do now? Is there an interest in a “experts” roundtable? Is there an interest in a coaches’ online forum ? Is there an interest in a challenge release Q&A?

    23. The Robot Pi Pod Experience Robot Build

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