The document provides information about the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) program presented by the Patriots Technology Training Center. It introduces the presenters and discusses the agenda which includes an overview of FLL, an icebreaker activity, a research project video, a natural disaster quiz, an overview of the robot games, and a question and answer session. It provides details about the various FLL programs, what FLL involves, the 2013 challenge theme of natural disasters, the project, robot design and game components.

1. FIRST LEGO® LEAGUE
Presented by
Patriots Technology Training Center

2. Introductions
Chris Allsbrooks
Robert Allsbrooks
& The Robotic Engineers

3. Introduction of Students
Name
Age
Grade & School
Do you have any Lego Robotics Experience

4. Agenda
• Patriots Lego Robotics Program
• FLL Overview
• Icebreaker
• Research Project Video
• Natural Disaster Quiz
• Robot Games Overview
• Q & A

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

6. What is FLL?
 INSPIRES children, ages 9 to 14, 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
An international program created through a partnership between FIRST
and The LEGO Group
Team Infinity (2011)
State Competition at UMBC

7. How it Works
PROBLEM SOLVING AND CREATIVITY
 Present children with a real-world problem
 New scientific theme each year
TEAMS OF STUDENTS AND MENTORS
 Work as a team
 Learn with adults and mentors
DO IT ALL IN 8 WEEKS
 Building, programming, testing, investigating solutions
 Competing with peers in high-energy tournaments
 Presenting solutions to a real-world problem to a panel of judges
Patriots at Patent Trade Office (2013)

8. FLL Teams
 APPLY math and science concepts to
research, design, build and program
autonomous robots
 USE LEGO MINDSTORMS® technologies
 GAIN hands-on experience solving real-
world problems
 Robot Game
 Research Project
 LEARN from and interact with adult
mentors
 WORK as a group to overcome obstacles
and meet challenges
 ENGAGE in an online community
Robotic Engineers (2012)
Patriots Saturday Practice Session
Building the robot and attachments

9. Time Commitment
YOUR TEAM NEEDS YOU!
 All team members are important
and need to be involved
 Team practice every week
 Coaches - set weekly goals to stay
on track
 Closer to competition, you may
need to meet 2-3 time/week
 Don’t forget to have FUN!
2012 Maryland State Qualifier
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Robotic Engineers
Overall Champion Award

10. Parent Commitment
YOUR TEAM NEEDS YOU!
 FLL is similar to sports
 For the team to be successful, parents
have to help the Coach
 Parent assistance includes:
 Being responsible for a section
 Taking photos
 Helping with materials
 Keeping your child on task
 Mock judges for competition
 Team building exercises
 Don’t forget to have FUN!
2012 Patriots Lego Kickoff
We were meeting with parents and new students
Our team was outside practicing
2 parents led practice

11. 2013 Challenge - Nature’s Fury
 EXPLORE awe-inspiring storm,
quakes, waves and more that we
call natural disasters
 DELVE into questions
surrounding how to prepare for
natural disasters
 CREATE a solution for what can
be done when intense natural
events meet the places where
people live, work and play
 PLAY robot games based on
problems faced before, during
and after a natural disaster
This year, FLL teams embark on an exploration of natural disasters as they:

12. 2013 Challenge – Nature’s Fury Overview
 Core Values
 The Project
 Robot Design/Strategy
 Robot Game
The challenge is encompasses the follow areas:

13. 2013 Challenge - Core Values
 We are a team.
 We do the work to find solutions with guidance from our
coaches and mentors.
 We know our coaches and mentors don't have all the
answers; we learn together.
 We honor the spirit of friendly competition.
 What we discover is more important than what we win.
 We share our experiences with others.
 We display Gracious Professionalism® and
Coopertition® in everything we do.
 We have FUN
FLL Core Values are the cornerstones of the FLL program:
2012 Maryland State Qualifier
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Robotic Engineers
Core Values Poster

14. 2013 Challenge - The Project
 Identify a community that could
experience a natural disaster
 Identify a problem that happens when a
natural disaster occurs
 Create an innovative solution that helps
people prepare, stay safe, or rebuild
 Share your problem and solution with
others

15. 2013 Challenge – The Project
 Avalanche or landslide
 Tornado or cyclone
 Earthquake
 Tsunami
 Flood
 Volcanic eruption
 Hurricane
 Wildfire
 Storm (wind, sand, blizzard, or rain)
The team must select a nature disaster from
following list:

16. 2013 Challenge – Robot Design
 Teams will demonstrate their favorite
robotic missions
 Judges will assess of design of the
robot and attachments (what you
create to complete missions)
 Judges will ask questions about the
teams Robot Game strategy
Teams interview with a panel of judges about
the operation and design of their robot
Robotic Engineers (2011)
Omega Supreme Robot

17. 2013 Challenge – Robot Design
 Design robot using the Lego education
kit
 You will have enough pieces be able to
build a robot and basic attachments
 You can use any official Lego pieces to
supplement your Lego education kit.
 Good place to start is Constructopedia
Additional Information

18. 2013 Challenge – Robot Game
 Teams program an autonomous
robot to complete missions on the
game board
 Each team has two and a half
minutes to complete as many
missions as possible
 Two members of the team are
allowed at the board during a match;
however, they can switch out if
needed.
What the kids really care about!!!!!
2012 Maryland State Competition
UMBC
Robotic Engineers
Senior Solutions Challenge

19.  All teams get the chance to compete
 Present research projects and innovative solutions
 Play robot games against other Patriots teams
 Fun for everyone involved
Patriots Competition at BSU

20. More Information
 Weekly coaches meeting through FLL
 Online tutorials for robot design
 Online tutorials for programming
 Past research project & presentations ideas
 On the web
 www.usfirst.org
 www.firstlegoleague.org

21.  Provides mentors for Lego
 Supplies robots for teams
 Has designated meeting space for all teams on Saturdays
 Promotes STEM and teamwork
 Students can participate in more than one Patriots activity
 Encourages brainstorming within team to complete research project and missions
 Has end of season competition for all teams at Bowie State University

22. Break Time

23. Ice Breaker
Sit Down If…

24. RESEARCH PROJECT VIDEO

25. Natural Disaster Quiz

26.  When you hear a tornado coming, what should you do?
 Run away as fast as possible
 Stay where you are and don’t move
 Take cover right away
 What is the main cause of tornadoes?
 Hurricanes
 Tropical storms
 Thunderstorms
TORNADOES

27.  When are hurricanes most likely to happen in the United States?
 Mid January to mid May
 Mid August to late October
 Early June to mid August
 What is the most damaging result of hurricanes?
 Rain
 High winds
 Storm surge
HURRICANES

28.  What factors contribute to flooding?
 Rainfall intensity
 Rainfall duration
 Both rainfall intensity and rainfall duration
 How many inches of fast moving flood water can sweep you off your feet?
 6 inches
 8 inches
 10 inches
FLOODS

29.  Where do most earthquakes occur?
 Along the boundaries of the Earth’s crustal plates
 On the continent of Antarctica
 On the equator
 If you are outside when the shaking from an earthquake begins, you should:
 Move to an open area
 Run inside the nearest building
 Find a tree or something to grab on to
EARTHQUAKES

30.  A Tsunami is:
 A tidal wave
 Series of sea waves
 Result of El Nino
 When do Tsunamis occur?
 Any time of the year, day or night
 During the winter
 During the summer
TSUNAMI

31.  If you hear a thunderstorm coming, what should you do?
 Stand under a tree for protection
 Go inside a building or a car
 Lay flat on the ground
 When are thunderstorms most likely to happen?
 During the Winter months, in the early afternoon hours
 During the Spring and Summer, in the afternoon or early evening
 During the Fall, in the early mornings
THUNDERSTORMS

32.  Landslides are often associated with:
 Periods of heavy rainfall or rapid snow melt
 Areas of forests and thick vegetation
 Both of the above
 What should you do if you are caught in a landslides?
 Lay as flat on the ground as possible
 Quickly move out of the path of the landslide or debris flow
 Stand in the same place and do not move
LANDSLIDES