1. CYPRESS FIRST LEGO® LEAGUE
Presented by
Eric & Charlene Jandik

2. Char & Eric Jandik-Coles Crossing Neighbors Experienced D.I. Coaches
Who Is Your Presenter?
Char & Eric Jandik-Coles Crossing Neighbors
Experienced D.I. Coaches
4nd 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

3. 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”

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

5. FIRST Robotics Competition
FIRST Programs
Jr. FIRST LEGO League
FIRST LEGO League
FIRST Tech Challenge K
Grade Level

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

7. FIRST Tech Challenge
Program for high-school students designed to extend reach of FIRST
Creates a bridge between the FIRST LEGO League and the FIRST Robotics Competition
Accessible, affordable FIRST experience
Lower cost per team
No machine shop required
Teams use a modular platform to design and build robots

8. 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)

9. How it Works PROBLEM SOLVING AND CREATIVITY
Present children with 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 8-10 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
Coach McClelland team “The Boom”

10. What is FLL?
An international program created through a partnership between FIRST and The LEGO Group
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
“Turbo Builders” learning about pulleys

11. 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
“Mindcraft” brainstorming their poster

12. Get Involved: Jr.FLL Teams
Up to 6 children, K-3rd 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 $600for new teams or $175 for returning
         FLL Team registration fee    $50 Regional Tournament fees    $40
Base Kit $210
Robotics Kit $188
Shipping/Tax $61
Team shirts $40 Team Cost:                   $589    per student in a team of 6)

13. 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)

14. 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

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

16. Get Involved: Coach BECOME A COACH
Help kids discover fun in science & technology
Have a positive impact on the lives of children
Help celebrate science and technology
Network with like-minded professionals
Be inspired and energized through participation
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”

17. 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
STEP 6: Attend a tournament and celebrate your season
Coach Malousek and the “Turbo Builders”
“There’s something about changing a young person’s life and giving them direction that keeps me going.”
General Motors FIRST Volunteer

18. 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
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

19. More Information On the web
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“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