Robotics boot camp presentation

FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Igniting young minds.

Teaching life skills.

Nurturing passions for science and technology.

Practicing “Gracious Professionalism™.”


(501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization)


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 master skills and

concepts to aid in learning science and technology through

robotics.


FIRST ® LEGO® League

Helps children, ages 9 to 14 (9 to 16 outside the US and Canada), discover the fun in science and technology while building self-confidence, knowledge and life skills

“I want to build things nobody else has

even thought of yet.”

Charles Peterson, FLL Team Member (10 years old)

What is FLL®?


An international program created through a

partnership between FIRST and The LEGO Group

INSPIRES children, ages 9 to 16* (Grades 4-8), to participate in

science and technology

ENGAGES children in playful and meaningful learning

PROVIDES a fun, creative, hands-on learning experience

CHALLENGES children to solve real-world problems using

robotics

TEACHES children to experiment and overcome obstacles

BUILDS self-esteem and confidence

What is FLL?

*9-14 in the U.S. and Canada


How It Works

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

DO IT ALL IN 8 WEEKS

Building, programming, testing, investigating solutions

May choose to participate in an Official Tournament or local event

What is FLL?


2010 Challenge

Engineering meets medicine

Through the 2010 Body Forward® Challenge, FLL teams 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.


2011 Challenge


Over the Years


FLL impact

Student Perspective

98% reported had fun working on their

FLL team

93% rated their experience „good‟ or

„excellent‟ (31% good, 63% excellent)

82% plan to participate again (11% will be

too old; 5% report no time)

Source: FLL Program Study by Center for Youth and

Communities, Brandeis University, May 2004


Organizations

Any group can create a team: schools, community groups, churches, neighborhoods

Up to 10 children, ages 9 to 16*, and at least one adult coach

Cost

$800 for new teams; $500 for returning teams

Season

May – September …………….On-line registration (subject to availability)

Early September ………………Challenge is revealed

October – November ….. …….Build & research

November – January …………Tournament season

April ……………………………..World Festival

Get involved: FLL teams

*9 to 14 in the US and Canada


2010 No. California Participation – 108 Teams

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Total # of teams By City


Regional Contacts

FLL in California – Northern

Mark Edelman

[email protected]

http://www.ncafll.org/

Jill Wilker

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.ncafll.org/

mailto:[email protected]


2010-2011 No. California FLL Championship

Body Forward

When: Saturday, January 29th, 2011

Where: Newark Memorial High School

39375 Cedar Boulevard Newark, CA

Who: 48 No. California Teams

Schedule: 8:45am Opening Ceremony

9:30am Robot Rounds start

11:45am Lunch Break

12:30pm Robot Rounds resume

4:30pm Robot Rounds complete

5:00pm Closing Ceremony


2010 Nor Cal FLL Championship Teams

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48 Nor Cal Teams


FIRST Sponsorship

Get involved: volunteers

Volunteer Opportunities:

Coach or Mentor a team

Coordinate a team

Help with fundraising

Recruit new teams

Volunteer at an FLL or Jr.FLL event

e.g. Judge or Reviewer/Referee

“There’s something about changing a young person’s life and giving them

direction that keeps me going.”

General Motors FIRST Volunteer


FIRST Sponsorship

Get involved: mentors

Become a Coach or Mentor:

Empower children with a sense of

accomplishment

Provide valuable one-on-one interaction

Be respected and admired by team members

Be inspired and energized through your

participation

“I love working with these kids! I’m amazed and inspired by what they can

accomplish, and their enthusiasm and energy is contagious.”

Kristen Kelso, FLL Coach and Judge, former FIRST Robotics Competition participant


FIRST Sponsorship

Get involved: schools

Opportunities:

Spread the word about FLL and Jr.FLL

Encourage parents to form teams

Provide space for teams to work

Be a tournament site

Help mentor/coach a team

Bring FLL or Jr.FLL into the classroom

“I have been teaching for 31 years and this is one of the best programs I have ever

seen!”

David Mills, Technology Education Teacher


FIRST Sponsorship

Get involved: universities

Opportunities:

Host an FLL tournament or Jr.FLL expo

for the community

Recruit students to mentor/coach teams

Recruit volunteers

Contact local elementary and junior high

schools

Get the word out to alumni


On the web www.usfirst.org

www.firstlegoleague.org

www.juniorfirstlegoleague.org

Call 1-800-871-8326

WWW.USFIRST .ORG

800-871-8326

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