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Los Altos Robotics FIRST LEGO® League 2009 Season and Schedule

FIRST LEGO® LEAGUE Presented by Los Altos Robotics Introduction To FIRST and FLL Los Altos Robotics Organization How To Participate How You Can Help Question & Answer End Meeting Post-meeting: Q&A for potential coaches, managers, and team organizers

FIRST Vision “… to create a world where science and technology are celebrated… …where young people dream of becoming science and technology heroes…” Dean Kamen, Founder and Visionary FIRST Foundation Wanted to create a program where science and technology were fun and engaging © 2004 FIRST LEGO League

What is FIRST Foundation? For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Founded in 1989 by inventor Dean Kamen FIRST Robotics Competition for high-school-aged young people FIRST LEGO League for 9-14 year olds started in 1998 Other FIRST programs: FIRST Tech, smaller scale robots for high school competitions, FIRST Jr. FLL for 6-8 year olds Other programs: Botball for jr/sr high school is run by KISS Institute for Practical Robotics © 2004 FIRST LEGO League

FIRST Robotics Competition for High School Combines the excitement of sport with science and technology Basketball-court sized field with autonomous and radio-controlled robots High-school-aged young people discover the value of education in science, technology and engineering © 2004 FIRST LEGO League

What is FIRST LEGO League TEAMS OF 4-8 STUDENTS, AGES 9-14 Build autonomous robots to solve challenges on a table-top sized field in a time trial competition Research and demonstrate their ideas to a panel of judges WHAT TYPE OF CHALLENGE? An exciting and current technology or science A set of LEGO obstacles on an 4’ x 8’ field HOW DOES IT WORK? 11 weeks to design, construct, program, and test solutions Use LEGO MINDSTORMS™ NXT or Robotics Invention Systems Compete with peers in high-energy tournaments with an emphasis on good sportsmanship. © 2004 FIRST LEGO League

Challenge 2009 Embark on an exploration of transportation in FIRST LEGO League's 2009 Smart Move Challenge! Transform the way we access people places, goods, and services. Missions simulate tasks a robotic vehicle might have to complete Research projects investigate improvements in capability, safety, and efficiency of transportation. KICK-OFF WAS SEPTEMBER 3rd with a world-wide unveiling over the internet © 2004 FIRST LEGO League

Benefits of FIRST LEGO League Creates an environment where it is “cool” to get excited about science and technology Children have fun watching their own ideas in action, while building self-confidence, technical knowledge and life skills Creates a microcosm of working in a real-world design or engineering team © 2004 FIRST LEGO League

FLL Impact In a 2004 evaluation of FLL, Brandeis University found that students Increased knowledge of: 95% 93% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Their use of school subjects in solving real-world problems The importance of science and technology in everyday life 90% Fun and challenges of a science and technology career 97% The use of science and technology in real-world problem-solving Source: FLL Program Study by Center for Youth and Communities, Brandeis University, May 2004 © 2004 FIRST LEGO League

FLL Impact: Growth 2008 Season Projections 13,705 teams (7700 U.S.) 137,050 middle-school students 42 countries 454 qualifying events 89 tournaments FLL Impact: Growth Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Chile China (Hong Kong) Colombia (Pilot) Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Faeroe Islands France Germany Greenland Haiti (Pilot) Hungary Iceland Ireland Israel Japan Jordan Lithuania Malaysia Mexico Netherlands Norway Palestine Peru Poland Portugal Saudi Arabia Singapore South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland Turkey United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States

FIRST LEGO® LEAGUE Presented by Los Altos Robotics Introduction To FIRST and FLL Los Altos Robotics Organization How To Participate How You Can Help Question & Answer End Meeting Post-meeting: Q&A for potential coaches, managers, and team organizers

What is Los Altos Robotics? Los Altos Robotics is dedicated to providing the opportunity for our children to challenge themselves and experience the joy of building and programming robots Promote First Lego League in Los Altos area. There were 24 teams last year with over 140 players. High-scoring teams advanced to the Northern California tournament. Promote and organize Botball teams, a robotics activity directed at grades 7-12 Support FIRST Robotics activities in Los Altos area high schools © 2004 FIRST LEGO League

Whom To Contact: Los Altos Robotics FLL Board How to Contact: Get Email Addresses on Web Site Email / Inquiry Coordinator: Michael Schuh (michael@boardsailor.com) Team Registrar / Volunteers: Mike Murray (mike.murray@stanfordalumni.org) Playing Fields: Gordon Elder (fields@losaltosrobotics.org) Judging Coordinator: Sriram Chelluri Head Judge: Eitan Fenson Referee Coordinator: Ogen Perry Head Referee: OPEN Treasurer: Peter Tong Facilities: Finbar Crispie T-shirts: Diane Silverman PR/Advertising/Articles: Dave Lordemann and Ogen Perry Board Coordinators: Edmond Macaluso, April Liu © 2004 FIRST LEGO League

Los Altos Robotics FIRST Lego League 2009 Calendar Sep. 3 FLL 2009 challenge unveiled on web Sep 10 Parent orientation Sep 20 Teams should be organized (kits and challenge ordered by now) www.firstlegoleague.org Sep – Nov Challenge season (11 week research, build, program, and test) Sun, Oct 25 Los Altos Scrimmage (Blach, noon – 5 pm) Sat, Nov. 21 Los Altos Local Competition (Blach, noon – 6 pm) Dec South Bay Competitions (Woodside, San Jose) Jan Northern California State Tournament (San Jose) © 2004 FIRST LEGO League

FIRST LEGO® LEAGUE Presented by Los Altos Robotics Introduction To FIRST and FLL Los Altos Robotics Organization How To Participate How You Can Help Question & Answer End Meeting Post-meeting: Q&A for potential coaches, managers, and team organizers

Participation: How Are Teams Organized? Parents Are The Only Ones Who Organize Teams. Teams may be formed from: friends, schools, churches, youth organizations Parents post messages to TigerBots Yahoo Group to request teams/teammates LA Robotics DOES NOT organize teams or register players WHAT PARENTS CAN DO TO ORGANIZE A TEAM Volunteer to be a coach or team manager Check with your child’s friends to gauge interest level Teams generally work best with children at the same grade level Keep a copy of the Los Altos Robotics flyer with you and talk to teachers TigerBots is a great place to ORGANIZE AN ALL-GIRLS TEAM © 2004 FIRST LEGO League

What Are The Team Requirements? Up to 10 children (4-6 recommended), 4th grade to 14 years old At least one adult coach (we recommend a team manager too) For young teams (4th, 5th grade), at least one assistant coach ORGANIZING STEPS Get team members, coaches, and manager Register team with National FLL ASAP (National FLL will send coaches manual, challenge set, field insert, and optionally, one FLL Robot kit) It is best to register and order kits by August 1 to get supplies in time Acquire additional robot kits (optional) Build a 4’ by 8’ field or request one from Los Altos Robotics (we have several) Join TigerBots email list: TigerBots-subscribe@yahoogroups.com in Los Altos Robotics tournament registration fees Send in Los Altos Robotics tournament registration fee © 2004 FIRST LEGO League

Resources for New Coaches FLL Coaches’ Handbook: All the information you need to get started Free with national FLL registration, has sections on: Building a team Equipment needed Tournament rules and awards Checklists and schedules National FLL (www.firstlegoleague.org) Official game rules Q&A forums Conference calls with senior coaches © 2004 FIRST LEGO League

Resources for New Coaches (cont.) Northern California FLL (www.ncafll.org) Online coaches’ training Live coaches’ training, Sept. 26, Santa Clara Tournament rules and awards Checklists and schedules Los Altos (TigerBots email list) Mentoring from veteran coaches and team members Ideal for “How do I get started building a robot?” or “We’re stuck” problems. Helping new teams is part of the FLL ethic. Just ask! © 2004 FIRST LEGO League

How Much Does It Cost? Item Team Cost Player Cost (Team of 6) FLL Team Registration $200 $33 Field Challenge Set $65 $11 Robotics Kit (buy) $400 / $800 $67 / $ 134 (1 or 2 kits per team) LAR FLL T-shirt (optional) $96 $16 (per shirt) LAR Tournament Fee $50 $8 LAR 4’ x 8’ board $40 $7 Misc expenses (project) $30 $5 Total $881 / $1281 $147 / $214 © 2004 FIRST LEGO League

Frequently Asked Questions When do you assign my child to a team? We DO NOT assign players to a team. Teams are formed by parents. Organize w/friends or TigerBots yahoo group. What are typical meeting times? The coach sets meeting times with input from the team. Often there is a shorter meeting on a weekday and a longer meeting on the weekend. What is the time commitment for the children and parents? Players: 4-6 hours per week (about the level of a recreational soccer team). Coaches: Player meetings plus prep time. I don't know anything about robotics or programming. How can I help? Team manager, assistant coach, or tournament volunteer. My 4th grader is 9 years old and the age range says 9-14, can he participate? Some 4th graders are excited initially, but end out mostly playing with legos. - Do they like math, chess, or puzzles; or want to build or program games? - Can they stay reasonably focused in a team setting © 2004 FIRST LEGO League

5 Questions to Ask When Forming a Team Whose idea was this? Parent or kid? What kind of experience are you looking for? Great vacation or the job you love? How many other activities do the kids have? How important is FLL?? If doing well is important to the kids, they will need to spend more time What Mindstorms or Lego experience do the kids have? Follow directions vs. building own creations? Who will be our team volunteer? We need volunteers to help put on the tournament (e.g. venue setup, scorekeepers, and timekeepers) Each team must provide a volunteer! © 2004 FIRST LEGO League

Important Contact Information www.firstlegoleague.org National FIRST organization. national registration, challenge and robot kits, challenge rules and announcements, coaches’ training www.ncafll.org Northern California FIRST organization, registration for local and regional tournaments www.losaltosrobotics.org, tigerBots-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Los Altos scrimmage and tournament information Michael@boardsailor.com, 650-965-8037 Michael Schuh, Los Altos robotics team formation and management help Mike.Murray@stanfordalumni.org, 650-969-0919 Mike Murray, volunteer coordinator © 2004 FIRST LEGO League

FIRST LEGO® LEAGUE Presented by Los Altos Robotics Introduction To FIRST and FLL Los Altos Robotics Organization How To Participate How You Can Help Question & Answer (10 minutes) End Meeting Post-meeting: Q&A for potential coaches, managers, and team organizers

How Parents Help Coach a team Manager or assistant coach Tournament role – required for each team Join the Board Of Directors! "This is a great organization and wonderful for learning about Robotics.   We've been involved with the program for two years and I would certainly encourage this as a school or extracurricular activity. "        -- Dr. Sharon Moerner, Blach Intermediate School © 2004 FIRST LEGO League

How Schools Help Teachers and PTA Spread the word about FLL School calendar Frequent Flyer School newsletter and web site Jr High Science Teachers Host an on-site demonstration (e.g. at science fair kick-off) Encourage parents to form teams Administration Provide scrimmage and tournament venues! THANK YOU!!! Leslie Crane (Blach Principal) Tim Justus (LASD Superintendent) © 2004 FIRST LEGO League

How Supporters and High School Students Help: Sponsors Make a donation to NCaFLL (see our web site) Sponsor Botball teams (see our web site) High School Robotics Referee at the FLL tournament Demonstrate FIRST robots at the FLL tournament Mountain View Sparten Robotics and Los Altos Eagle Robotics have provided OUTSTANDING support at Los Altos FLL tournaments. © 2004 FIRST LEGO League

FIRST LEGO® LEAGUE Presented by Los Altos Robotics Introduction To FIRST and FLL Los Altos Robotics Organization How To Participate How You Can Help Question & Answer End Meeting Post-meeting: Q&A for potential coaches, managers, and team organizers