Jr FIRST LEGO League 1 What is Jr

Jr. FIRST LEGO League 1

What is Jr. FIRST LEGO League https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=l. Zkz 7 i. NC 5 Eg FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) was founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire young people’s interest and participation in science and technology. FIRST is a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit public charity. Jr. FLL is a hands-on program designed to capture young children’s curiosity and direct it towards discovering how science and technology impact the world around them. The program features a real-world challenge to be explored through research, critical thinking, and imagination. Jr. FLL is for children aged six to nine years old and involves learning and demonstrating knowledge in a fun way 2

What is Jr. FIRST Lego League (con’t) The goal of the Jr. FLL is to create a non-competitive learning environment for teams of children aged six to nine years old. This will help students work together to learn about, demonstrate, and share knowledge they have discovered about a Challenge topic. On average, teams meet once or twice a week throughout a 6 -8 week season. Students will become familiar with the Challenge, and choose a topic to research which pertains to the task at hand. Every year, Junior FIRST LEGO League works with experts in the field to create a Challenge that relates to an important real world issue. The Challenge will take students through a process of acquiring new knowledge about the Challenge topic and demonstrating that knowledge in two ways: 1. Creating a model which includes a motorized part and a simple machine. 2. Creating a Show Me poster that shows the team’s research and gives information about their team and model. 3

Jr. FLL Core Values Jr. FLL is a child-centered program which aims to give kids a unique and stimulating experience. FIRST encourages young people to learn the value of teamwork and to respect everyone’s ideas and contributions to the team. Jr. FLL values are about appreciating our differences and learning what those differences add to our lives. Jr. FLL succeeds most fully when team members bring these values back to their communities. We ask that everyone associated with every Jr. FLL team understand honor these Core Values. We are a team. We do the work. Our coaches and mentors help us learn, but we find the answers ourselves. We share our experiences and discoveries with others. We are helpful, kind, and show respect when we work, play, and share. We call this Gracious Professionalism. We are all winners. We have fun. 4

Jr. FLL at SCES Form teams of 2 -6 students in grades 1 -3 with two coaches Need one more volunteer to form two teams. We need additional coaches if more than 12 students are interested. If we don’t have any coaches step up then we will do a lottery for the slots. Registration costs = $50/student which will pay for registration fee, team tshirt and presentation materials PTA will cover costs for Lego model kits Meet every Monday 2: 45 pm-4 pm from October 17 th – November 28 th (no class on the November 7 th) Present Show Me Poster at Jr. FLL Showcase on Monday, December 5 th at 6 pm and participate in Virtual Showcase 5

2016 Jr. FLL Challenge Swing like a monkey, fly like a bat, or hop like a frog into the FIRST® LEGO® League Jr. CREATURE CRAZESM season. Whether in zoos, on the farm, or in your own back yard, we all encounter animals in our lives. In the 2016 -2017 CREATURE CRAZE Challenge, over 40, 000 children will dive into the wonders of the animal kingdom. What will you learn about our furry, feathered, and finned friends? 6

We need coaches! Jr. FLL program focuses on allowing children to learn, collaborate, and have fun. Good coaches come from many walks of life and have included teachers, parents, engineers, scientists, college students, and scout leaders. Coaching requires no special skill—just patience, dedication, and a willingness to learn alongside the team. As a coach, you will direct the learning process, allowing the children to solve the Challenge without providing the solution yourself. Coaches’ Resources can help rookie and veteran coaches alike get their teams started. Coaches Manual is available online as well as a very specific Team Meeting guide to walk you through the entire process Let us know if you are interested! 7

How to join Jr. FLL? Fill out registration form by September 27 th and email to Maria Grenke – grenkster@gmail. com Teams will be formed by Thursday September 29 th. Please note lottery system will be in effect if we don’t have enough coaches. Registration fees will be collected after team placement. Challenge information will be sent out to all team members first week of October. Please read and discuss the challenge with your child prior to our first meeting. 8