How Does FLL Work?
FIRST LEGO League (FLL) brings theory and
practice together in a revolutionary program. FLL empowers kids to combine
what they’ve learned in the classroom with the latest technologies to
solve the yearly Challenge!
Working in an environment that encourages inquiry and
hands-on experimentation, team members fulfill project responsibilities
modeled after actual professions. The roles they assume grant them the
thrill of discovery as they witness firsthand how abstract concepts become
concrete solutions.
FLL Teams are comprised of:
Anybody can form a team; schools, home
schools, churches, neighborhood groups, civic groups, etc!
The kids on the FLL teams, with the help of the adult
coach and mentors:
- Research the real-world issue presented in the
Challenge
- Design, build, and program an autonomous robot
using LEGO MINDSTORMS technologies
- Research and solve a problem faced by real-world
scientists and present their solutions
- Compete in friendly, sports-like tournaments with
the knowledge that what is discovered is more important than what is
won
- Proudly celebrate their teams’
accomplishments
Team members learn life skills such as respect for
others, appreciation of different perspectives, cooperation, perseverance,
and time management. As a result of the FLL experiences, participants gain
confidence, discover new skills and interests, and shape their futures –
as they, in turn, shape ours. Read the FLL
Core Values or learn how
to start a team!