2013 FLL Season Overview

Introductions Katra Knoernschild Team Coordinator Karl Knoernschild Technical Lead Casey O ’ Connell Administration Representative Teacher Mentor Donna Bornemann Binary Bots Chris Abele Dawn Krapez Digistorm Christine Pietrowiak Michael Zeno

Child Safety Child safety is paramount to everyone involved with young people. Due to the age of FLL team members, the coach and the other adults on the team are responsible for the safety of the children on the team while they are in their care. Coaches, parents, and guardians are essential to team and child safety. Adults need to educate the team members and one another on how to recognize situations that may put a child at risk, and take measures to ensure that adults who work with their teams are reliable. In addition to FLL team meetings, team members will have contact with adult volunteers at events. For events, it is essential that teams be educated about basic safety practices. For example, they should stay with their team (or at least in pairs) at all times, and tell team leaders when they are leaving the group (e.g., bathroom breaks). Also, they should not leave the venue except with the permission of their coach or mentor and of the parent who is taking care of them. Without question, coach, parental supervision and vigilance are essential safety practices for FLL team members.

General Rules Safety Guidelines Two-Deep Leadership: Minimum of two adults present during practice or events. School Dismissal & Transportation Home after practices Gold Dismissal forms have been provided to all students. Any changes need to be called in to the front office. Field Trip & Event Transportation The Club will not be responsible for providing transportation to and from Club affiliated field trips, socials or events. Coaches will provide you with specific dates and details as they become available. Consent forms As a member of FIRST, we are required to collect a general liability release for all team members and coaches. This release covers photos, videos, and general liability

What is FIRST? Foundation for the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Founded by Dean Kamen, inventor of the Segway Started in 1989 to inspire young people ’ s interest and participation in science and technology

FIRST Programs FIRST Robotics Competition 1992 High School yrs FIRST Tech Challenge 2005 Middle and High School yrs FIRST LEGO ® League 1998 Elementary and Middle School yrs FIRST Junior LEGO ® League 2006 Elementary School yrs (K - 2nd grade)

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!

Gracious Professionalism Term coined by Dr. Woodie Flowers, FIRST National Advisor and Pappalardo Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Encourages high-quality work. Emphasizes the value of others. Respects individuals and the community. Avoid treating anyone like losers. No chest thumping tough talk, but no sticky- sweet platitudes either. Knowledge, competition, and empathy are comfortably blended.

Coopertition Displaying unqualified kindness and respect in the face of fierce competition. Founded on the concept and a philosophy that teams can and should help and cooperate with each other even as they compete. Learning from teammates and mentors Teaching teammates Managing and being managed

What is FIRST LEGO League? A robotics program for 9 to 14 year olds Get children excited about science and technology Teach valuable employment and life skills. Challenge Projects are based on the LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Robot “ brain ”

FIRST LEGO League Activities Design, build, test and program robots using LEGO MINDSTORMS technology Apply real-world math and science concepts Research challenges facing today ’ s scientists Learn critical thinking, team-building and presentation skills Participate in tournaments and celebrations Compete in the Yearly Challenge

FLL Yearly Challenge Each year a new challenge is presented 2013: “ Nature ’ s Fury ” 2012: “ Senior Solutions ” 2011: “ Food Factor ” Children do the work of the Yearly Challenge. Coaches are only there for guidance. The challenge consists of two parts: The Robot Game: Program an autonomous robot to score points on a thematic playing surface The Project: Research a real-world problem and create an innovative solution Additionally, they will be judged on their display of core values and ability to work together as a team.

2013 FLL Challenge Challenge details released August 27 Explore the awe-inspiring storms, quakes, waves and more that we call natural disasters. Teams will discover what can be done when intense natural events meet the places people live, work, and play. Coaches ’ Handbook outlines 8 week session Not necessary to complete all missions – new teams should pick one mission close to base to start with

Green City Challenge Developed by LEGO Education Side activity similar to Yearly Challenge, but not part of tournament 45+ hours of education & activities Includes valuable training resources Should be used as a primer for first few FLL team meetings before attempting the Yearly Challenge Not necessary to complete

Other FLL Activities Creating a team identity Logo T-Shirts Posters Field trips In-District Exhibitions Qualifying Tournaments (December) State Championship Tournaments National Competition and World Festival (April)

2013 FLL Goals Train all team members in the use and programming of the EV3 Complete at least one mission for the 2013 Nature ’ s Fury Challenge Compete in one Illinois Qualifying Tournament Mount Prospect (December 7) Rockford (December 14) Batavia (December 21)

FLL 1 st Year Estimated Budget Year 1 Kit Cost/FLL Team LEGO Edu Field Kit$75.00 EV3 Robot$ FIRST Registration$ S,H&Tax$ Kit Total$ Lego Green City Curriculum $299+tax&ship = $339.86/2 Split expense$ Per Team State Registrations Illinois Qualifier$100 Per Team Miscellaneous Field Table$65 T-shirts$78 Supplies$50 Laptop Accessories$47.54 Parts Stipend$50 (2)LaptopsDONATED Year 1 Cost: $ /FLL Team Year 2 Estimate: $620/FLL team

JrFLL 1 st Year Estimated Budget 2-3 rd Grade Team #571 WeDo Kit$ Baseplate$ pk Build-to-Express$42.95 S&H+Tax$37.99 Kit Total$ Laptop & 2yr Ins.$ Computer Acces.$47.54 USFirst Registration$50 JrFLL Expo$35 T-Shirts$60 Extra Parts & Misc$48.73 Team #571 Total$ nd Grade Team #572 Base Kit w/S&H$ USFirst Registration$50 JrFLL Expo$35 T-Shirts$50 Extra Parts & Misc$48.73 Team #572 Total$ Total Year 1:$ Year 2 est: $ Year 3 est: $670 (Year 2 cost incl. additional computer and team expansion)

Sponsors & Fundraisers $1,500 donation awarded $130 raised Second event Spring 2014 $80 from prize wheel Total proceeds will be known September 24 $50 Gift towards FLL field tables Two laptops for FLL teams

churchillfirst.org Website A central repository of all information related to the Churchill FIRST LEGO League Club Team Information Sponsors and Fundraisers Event Calendar Team photos and progress updates Each parent has a login ID Any identifiable information about children (photos, names) will be restricted to logged in users only