FIRST LEGO League: HOW IT WORKS

FIRST LEGO League, created through

I want to build things

nobody else has even
thought of yet.
Charles Peterson

a partnership between FIRST (For Inspiration

and Recognition of Science and Technology)
and the LEGO Group, inspires future scientists
and engineers.

Children:

Team Member
(10 years old)

Learn teamwork skills

Build self-confidence, knowledge, and

career and life skills

Its the most unbelievable

thing youve seen, people
yelling and cheering for
the robots. This is as much
action as youll see at any
sports event.

Research challenges facing todays scientists

Design, build, and program autonomous robots

Use LEGO MINDSTORMS technologies

2015/16 FACTS

Engage with their community

233,000+ children

 ay compete in tournaments and present their

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solutions to a panel of judges

29,142 teams
80+ countries

How it works:

Tim Jump
Director
Advanced Competitive
Science Program
BenildeSt. Margarets School

(Projected):

Teams of up to 10 children, ages

(grades 4-8)

TRASH TREKSM Challenge

9 to 16*

8-week design, build,

and research period

*Ages vary by country

Adult Coaches and Mentors

100,000+ Volunteers

 chools, home schools, churches, civic groups,

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neighborhood groups

1,000+ Sponsors

Parents, teachers, community Volunteers

1,218 Qualifying Tournaments

Corporate Sponsors

153 Championship Tournaments

New real-world game challenge each year

Sports-like tournaments with judges and awards

1 World Festival

What it offers:
Discovery of the fun in science
and technology

 eal-world application of science

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and math concepts

Hands-on problem solving

Programming experience

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Research presentation project

Adult role models

 eam activities guided by

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FIRST LEGO League Core Values

Self-esteem and confidence

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Get Involved!
Join or start a team in your area

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Sponsor a team, event, or local FIRST program

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Become a team Mentor or Coach

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Volunteer to fill over 100 roles

For information about FIRST in your area:

W W W. U S F I R S T. O R G / C O N T A C T U S
603-666-3906

FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

200 Bedford Street n Manchester, NH 03101 n USA
W W W. U S F I R S T. O R G
FIRST is a registered trademark of the United States Foundation for Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST).
LEGO and MINDSTORMS are registered trademarks of the LEGO Group. FIRST LEGO League, FLL, and TRASH TREK
are jointly held trademarks of FIRST and the LEGO Group. 2015 FIRST and the LEGO Group. All rights reserved.
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