1. F OR I NSPIRATION AND R ECOGNITION OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY What is the University of Utah objective? Establish a “culture of innovation” in our Utah community Engage students at an impressionable age to explore engineering, computer programming, innovation Leverage the University of Utah’s reputation of great research, technology and new ideas Partner to bring the FLL program to the entire State of Utah “ It’s totally cool. I get to do computer programming, invent new things and build a robot. AWESOME!”

2. F OR I NSPIRATION AND R ECOGNITION OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY Igniting young minds. Teaching life skills. Nurturing passions for science and technology. Practicing “Gracious Professionalism™.” F OR I NSPIRATION AND R ECOGNITION OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY (501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization)

3. F OR I NSPIRATION AND R ECOGNITION OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY FIRST learning … … never stops building upon itself, starting at age six and continuing through middle and high-school levels up to age eighteen. Young people can join at any level. Participants master skills and concepts to aid in learning science and technology through robotics. (FLL: ages 9-16 outside the US and Canada)

4. F OR I NSPIRATION AND R ECOGNITION OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY  HOW IT WORKS:  Teams self organize and work independently preparing for championship event Robot Game Performance with Mission Robot Design Innovation Project & Presentation Teamwork  BENEFITS:  LEARN from and interact with adult mentors  WORK as a group to overcome obstacles and meet challenges  ENGAGE with their community (share research)  SOLVE real world problems, patent ideas  UTAH’S SUCCESS:  56 teams, 560 students  3000+ attended State Championship in January 2011 What is FLL?

5. F OR I NSPIRATION AND R ECOGNITION OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY FIRST ® LEGO ® League Core Values  We are a team.  We do the work to find solutions with guidance from our coaches and mentors.  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 in everything we do.  We have fun. “I want to build things nobody else has even thought of yet.” Charles Peterson, FLL Team Member (10 years old) What are FLL ® Core Values?

6. F OR I NSPIRATION AND R ECOGNITION OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY 2011 Challenge  The 2011 “Food Factor” Challenge explore the topic of food safety and examine the possible points of contamination our food encounters – from exposure to insects and creatures, to unsterile processing and transportation, to unsanitary preparation and storage – then find ways to prevent or combat these contaminates.

7. F OR I NSPIRATION AND R ECOGNITION OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY FLL impact: growth Team Growth 2010 Season Projections 17,100 teams 171,000 middle-school students More than 50 countries 111 Championship tournaments, 540 qualifying events

8. F OR I NSPIRATION AND R ECOGNITION OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY Organizations  Any group can create a team: schools, community groups, churches, neighborhoods  Up to 10 children, ages 9 to 14, and at least one adult coach Cost  $850 for new teams; $400-450 for returning teams Season  August 5, 2011 ……………..…..U of U Coaches workshop  May – September ……………….On-line registration (subject to availability)  Early September ……………..…Challenge is revealed  October – November ……..…….Build & research  January 28, 2012…………..……Utah State Championship  April …………………………..…..World Festival Get involved: FLL teams

9. F OR I NSPIRATION AND R ECOGNITION OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY FIRST Sponsorship Get involved Opportunities:  Partner with the U of U to host qualifying events statewide  Provide sponsorship funds to help rookie teams  Encourage parents to form teams  Provide space for teams to work  Sponsor events  Bring FLL into the classroom  Recruit volunteers to mentor/coach teams  Recruit volunteers to help with events  Spread the word about FLL “I have been teaching for 31 years and this is one of the best programs I have ever seen!” David Mills, Technology Education Teacher

10. F OR I NSPIRATION AND R ECOGNITION OF S CIENCE AND T ECHNOLOGY  On the web www.utfll.utah.edu www.firstlegoleague.org  Email: utfll@utah.edu  Phone: 801-585-3198 More information