CYPRESS FIRST LEGO LEAGUE Presented by Eric Charlene

CYPRESS FIRST LEGO® LEAGUE Presented by Eric & Charlene Jandik http: //fllcypress. weebly. com

Who Is Your Presenter? Ø Char & Eric Jandik-Coles Crossing Neighbors Ø Experienced D. I. Coaches Ø 4 nd Year Coaching FLL (and YOU can coach too!!) “There’s something about changing a young person’s life and giving them direction that keeps me going. ” General Motors FIRST Volunteer

FIRST “… to create a world where science and technology are celebrated… …where young people dream of becoming science and technology heroes…” Dean Kamen, Founder of FIRST Team “Lego Brick Ninjas”

What is FIRST? For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Ø 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit public charity Ø Founded in 1989 by inventor Dean Kamen Ø Headquarters in Manchester, NH Ø FIRST Robotics Competition and FIRST Tech Challenge for high-school-aged young people Ø FIRST LEGO League for 9 -14 year olds Ø Junior FIRST LEGO League for 6 -9 year olds Coach Malosek team “Turbo Builders”

FIRST Robotics Competition FIRST Programs Jr. FIRST LEGO League FIRST Tech Challenge K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Grade Level

FIRST Robotics Competition Ø Combines the excitement of sport with science and technology Ø Creates a unique varsity sport for the mind Ø High-school students discover the value of education and careers in science, technology and engineering Ø “Play with the Pros” and work with professional engineers Ø New game each year Ø 6 -week build period

FIRST Tech Challenge Ø Program for high-school students designed to extend reach of FIRST Ø Creates a bridge between the FIRST LEGO League and the FIRST Robotics Competition Ø Accessible, affordable FIRST experience ØLower cost per team ØNo machine shop required Ø Teams use a modular platform to design and build robots

FIRST LEGO League Helps children, ages 9 to 14, discover the fun in science and technology while building self-confidence, knowledge and life skills “I want to build things nobody else has even though of yet. ” Charles Peterson, FLL Team Member (10 years old)

How it Works PROBLEM SOLVING AND CREATIVITY Ø Present children with real-world problem Ø New scientific theme each year TEAMS OF STUDENTS AND MENTORS Ø Work as a team Ø Learn with adults and mentors Coach Mc. Clelland team “The Boom” DO IT ALL IN 8 -10 WEEKS Ø Building, programming, testing, investigating solutions Ø Competing with peers in high-energy tournaments Ø Presenting solutions to a real-world problem to a panel of judges

What is FLL? An international program created through a partnership between FIRST and The LEGO Group Ø INSPIRES children, ages 9 to 14, to participate in science and technology Ø ENGAGES children in playful and meaningful learning Ø PROVIDES a fun, creative, hands-on learning experience Ø CHALLENGES children to solve real-world problems using robotics Ø TEACHES children to experiment and overcome obstacles Ø BUILDS self-esteem and confidence “Turbo Builders” learning about pulleys

FLL Teams Ø APPLY math and science concepts to research, design, build and program autonomous robots Ø USE LEGO MINDSTORMS® technologies Ø GAIN hands-on experience solving real-world problems Ø Robot Game Ø Research Project Ø LEARN from and interact with adult mentors Ø WORK as a group to overcome obstacles and meet challenges Ø ENGAGE in an online community “Mindcraft” brainstorming their poster

Get Involved: Jr. FLL Teams Up to 6 children, K-3 rd of ages 6 to 9, and at least two adult coaches ORGANIZATIONS Any group can create a team: schools, community groups, churches, neighborhoods COST About $600 for new teams or $175 for returning FLL Team registration fee $50 Regional Tournament fees $40 Base Kit 5004122 $210 Robotics Kit 5003826 $188 Shipping/Tax $61 Team shirts $40 Team Cost: $589 ( @$98 per student in a team of 6)

Get Involved: Sr. FLL Teams Up to 10 children, ages 9 to 14, and at least two adult coaches ORGANIZATIONS Any group can create a team: schools, community groups, churches, neighborhoods COST About $895 for new teams or $400 for returning FLL Robot Set $420 (reusable) FLL Team registration fee $225 Regional Tournament fees $100 Field Set Up Kit $75 Competition Table + pad $75 (reusable) Team Cost: $895 (About $90 per student in a team of 10)

Calendar FLL SEASON May – September ------On-line registration Mid-September --------Challenge is revealed September – November -----Build & research November – January -----Tournament season April ----------------World Festival “If you create an environment in which the right stuff is celebrated, incredible things can happen. ” Woodie Flowers, MIT Professor and FIRST National Advisor

Get Involved: Volunteers Everyone has something to contribute to FLL OPPORTUNITIES Ø Mentor or coach a team Ø Volunteer at an FLL event Ø Judge Ø Coordinate a team Ø Help with fundraising Ø Recruit new teams

Get Involved: Coach BECOME A COACH Ø Help kids discover fun in science & technology Ø Have a positive impact on the lives of children Ø Help celebrate science and technology Ø Network with like-minded professionals Ø Be inspired and energized through participation Ø Have fun Coach Mangum team “Mindcraft” “OK, sit down. You too. TODAY guys or we aren’t going to have time to work on the poster. Hello? ! Where did the rest of you go? Eric Jandik, Coach, “Lego Brick Ninjas”

Get Involved: Coach STEP 1: Learn about what we do STEP 2: Form your team & register STEP 3: Order your materials STEP 4: Begin working on Challenge STEP 5: Apply for a tournament Coach Malousek and the “Turbo Builders” STEP 6: Attend a tournament and celebrate your season “There’s something about changing a young person’s life and giving them direction that keeps me going. ” General Motors FIRST Volunteer

Next Steps Interested in coaching? Give Eric or Charlene your information; we will set up an organizational meeting to get started. Parents: If your child is interested in FLL you may ‘sign up’ via http: //fllcypress. weebly. com REMEMBER: Kids need a coach to form a team – PLEASE volunteer!! “If you create an environment in which the right stuff is celebrated, incredible things can happen. ” Woodie Flowers, MIT Professor and FIRST National Advisor

More Information Ø On the web Ø www. usfirst. org Ø www. firstlegoleague. org Ø http: //fllcypress. weebly. com Ø Call 1 -800 -871 -8326 “FLL taught me patience and that I could learn more than I ever thought I could. Oh yeah, and it was fun all at the same time. ” Andre Bauman, FLL Participant