Rounded Rectangle: The 2008 FLL Climate Connections Challenge was held in 50 countries with a total of 135,000 children comprising 13,705 teams worldwide. The competition is judged in four areas: project presentation 25%; robot performance 25%; technical design and programming of the robot 25%; and teamwork 25%.

What is FIRST LEGO League?

FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) LEGO League (FLL) is an exciting and fun global robotics program that ignites an enthusiasm for discovery, science, and technology in kids aged 9 to 16 (must be 16 on 1st January of challenge year, i.e. still eligible if turn 17 after 1st January).

Each year FLL teams embark on an adventurous Challenge based on current, real-world issues. Guided by a team coach and assisted by mentors, the kids research and solve a real-world problem based on the Challenge theme, present their research and solutions, and build an autonomous robot using engineering concepts.

Using the yearly Challenges, FLL entices kids to think like scientists and engineers, provides a fun, creative, hands-on learning experience, teaches kids to experiment and overcome obstacles, builds self-esteem and confidence, and inspires kids to participate in science and technology.

No matter what the child's subject interest, FLL offers an opportunity for engagement. Whether it is by creativity, technology, or research, FLL dares kids to test, explore, expand, or completely change thoughts and approaches for different sciences each year.

FIRST LEGO League Has Arrived In NZ!

FLL Pilot year in New Zealand

Kiwi FIRST is proud to announce the introduction of FLL in New Zealand, staging a 24 team pilot tournament being held at ACG Strathallan in Auckland on Saturday 12th December 2009.

 

Teams from Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington and Christchurch will compete in the robot game over 3 rounds. Technical interviews and judging of their challenge project presentations will also take place.

 

See you there in December!

The event is open to the public and anyone considering entering a team in 2010 is encouraged to attend. Opening ceremony starts at 8.30am. Email contact@kiwifirst.org if you have any questions. Next year’s challenge topic “Biomedical Engineering” will, as always, be fresh and interesting!

 

Event location:

ACG Strathallan

Hayfield Way, Karaka

Auckland

 

maps.google.com “Hayfield Way Papakura”

 

Open to public from 8.00am
Rounded Rectangle: 2009 FLL Challenge Can FIRST LEGO League teams transform the way we look at transportation? The key to the 2009 “Smart Move” Challenge is accessing people, places, goods and services in the safest, most efficient way possible. In this journey, teams will consider many modes of transportation beyond their daily routine and streamline their options by making smart moves!

Kiwi FIRST

More details about FLL:

www.usfirst.org/firstlegoleague

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