First Lego League

First Lego LeagueProtect your Trees and Home from Natures Fury!

Presented by Leslie Lytle, Nikki Bires & Claire Fergusson

FLL stands for First Lego League Has kids from over 80 countries and from ages 9-14 participatingFIRST has many levels including JR. FLL, FLL, FTC, and FRC.Teams are judged on 3 parts: Research, Robot, and Core Values.Lego league Links:http://www.usfirst.org/uploadedFiles/Robotics_Programs/FLL/Communications_Resource_Center/Flyers/FLL_AtaGlance_FNL.pdfhttp://www.usfirst.org/uploadedFiles/Robotics_Programs/FLL/Communications_Resource_Center/Flyers/FLL_Schools_FNL.pdf

What is FLL?Teams program a LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robot to complete missions.There are three trials which all last for 2:30 minutesEach year there is a theme that the missions are based on. This year it is Natures Fury!!Teams are also judged on robot design.In robot design we are judged on programming, creativity, and the design of the robot.Robot

Video of the team running a robot mission during a regional tournament at George Mason University

Double click on the video to start.Every year there is a themeEach team selects a problem associated with that themeCreate a solution to your problem Create a presentation and a research boardConsult with professionals about your solutionJudged on innovation of your solution

Research The problem we focused on is falling trees in the City of Alexandria.Our solution is an easy-to-use app that lets homeowners rate the fall risk of their trees. We consulted with two arborists about our research, John Noelle and James Powell.We have a sponsor, The Care Of Trees, who helped us develop risk factors for our app.Our free Android app Treesurance is available for download on Google Play. http://goo.gl/94Uw52 or by scanning this QR code with your Android smartphone or tablet: Our Project

We are presented with a task that the team must do together and then judged on how well the team works together.A big emphasis is placed on gracious professionalism which is the FLL way of doing things. It encourages high-quality work, emphasizes the value of others, and respects individuals and the community.Teams are encouraged to show kindness and respect during fierce competition. Teams can and should help and cooperate with, learn from and teach each other and show good sportsmanship.

Core Values The kids do all the workDevelops an interest for math, science, and technologyMany scholarships are offered at the higher levelsIts fun!Teams learn teamwork and public speakingTeams apply skills to real world issuesWhy should FLL be in ACPS?

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