Cascade Ridge Elementary First Lego League Robotics 2019

Cascade Ridge Elementary First Lego League Robotics 2019 Parent Meeting October 8, 2019

Agenda * Introduction to First Lego League (FLL) * Themed FLL Challenge * Judging/scoring points in the competition * Question and Answer

FLL Vision The LEGO Group has created a powerful program that helps young people discover the fun in science and technology while building self-confidence, knowledge, and valuable employment and life skills.

FLL Vision ■ ■ ■ ■ Inspires children to participate in science and technology. Engages children in playful and meaningful learning. Provides a fun, creative, hands-on learning experience. Encourages children to think like scientists and engineers. Challenges children to solve real-world problems using robotics. Connects teams to their community. Teaches children to experiment and overcome obstacles. Builds self-esteem and confidence.

What is First Lego? TEAMS OF 6 -10 STUDENTS, AGES 9 -14 �Build autonomous LEGO robots to solve challenges on a 4’ x 8’ field in a time trial competition. �Complete a research project and do five minute presentation of their ideas to a panel of judges. �Robot challenges and research projects are related to an exciting current topic in technology or science. HOW DOES IT WORK? � 12 weeks to design, construct, program, and test solutions. �Use LEGO MINDSTORMSTM NXT. �Compete with peers in high-energy tournaments with an emphasis on good sportsmanship.

What is First Lego? Each year’s challenge has three parts: �Robot Game �Project �Core Values Teams are judged on four areas: �Robot Design �Robot Game Performance �Project �Core Values

Robot Game In the Robot Game, each Team will: �Identify Missions to solve. �Design build and program a LEGO Robot to complete the Missions. �Test Refine the program and design. �EV 3 Robot will navigate, capture, transport, activate or deliver objects. �Teams to complete as many missions as possible in only 2 1/2 minutes.

Innovation Project – CITYSHAPER In the innovation project, each team will: �Identify a problem with a building or public space in your community. �Design a solution. �Share solution with others and refine it. �Team will present the project - the problem and solution. �Team will have to create a 5 -minute presentation. Presentation may include posters, slideshows, models, multimedia clips, props, costumes and more.

Judging & Awards Teams will be judged on: �Core Values �Innovation Project �Robot design

District Competition dates FLL Eastside Issaquah (1 st weekend Sun) FLL Eastside Issaquah (2 nd weekend Sun) 12/8/2019 12/15/2019 Liberty High School 16655 SE 136 th St Renton, WA 98059 Issaquah HS 700 2 nd Avenue Southeast Issaquah, WA 98027, USA

Volunteers We need two parent volunteers for each team every week to support and manage the kids in the club. This will ensure a productive time for skyline high school mentors. They can spend time to support the kids in being prepared for the competition which is 8 weeks away. Per past experience, active parents commitment helped teams to successes and go further in the competition. Sign-up sheet will be sent tonight, please sign-up atleast once a month and twice is possible.

Q & A