FIRST Lego League

Guided by adult Coaches, FIRST LEGO League (FLL) teams research a real-world problem such as food safety, recycling, energy, etc., and are challenged to develop a solution. They also must design, build, program a robot using LEGO MINDSTORMS® (FLL) technology, then compete on a table-top playing field.

It all adds up to tons of fun while they learn to apply science, technology, engineering, and math concepts (STEM), plus a big dose of imagination, to solve a problem. Along their discovery journey, they develop critical thinking and team-building skills, basic STEM applications, and even presentation skills, as they must present their solutions with a dash of creativity to judges. They also practice the Program’s signature Core Values.

LINK: FIRST Quickstart Guide

FLL Students Get To

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;
Build comradery and make new friends;
Share ideas and talents;
Build self-confidence, knowledge and life skills;
LINK: FIRST 'Sport for the Mind' flyer

how it works

LINK: FIRST 'How it Works' promotional flyer
Teams of up to six children ages 10-13 (grades 5-8);
Two or more adult coaches or mentors are needed to guide the team;
New Challenge each year, based on real-world topic;
- This year - the theme is INTO ORBIT!
One LEGO MINDSTORMS Kit is required each team;

EXTRA! EXTRA! The MINDSTORMS kit will be provided by NPSC!!!

What it's like to be a FLL coach

The FIRST Lego League website has everything that you need to know if you have any wonderings about getting involved as a coach.

LINK: Learn How You Can Start Your Own Team

Here are a couple of short videos that give you an idea of what it's like being an FLL team coach.

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