Transcript First Lego League - Alexandria City Public Schools

Protect your Trees and Home from Nature’s Fury!
Presented by Leslie Lytle, Nikki Bires & Claire Fergusson
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FLL stands for First Lego League
Has kids from over 80 countries and from
ages 9-14 participating
FIRST has many levels including JR. FLL, FLL,
FTC, and FRC.
Teams are judged on 3 parts: Research,
Robot, and Core Values.
Lego league Links:
http://www.usfirst.org/uploadedFiles/Robotics_Programs/FLL/Communications_Resource_C
enter/Flyers/FLL_AtaGlance_FNL.pdf
http://www.usfirst.org/uploadedFiles/Robotics_Programs/FLL/Communications_Resource_C
enter/Flyers/FLL_Schools_FNL.pdf
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Teams program a LEGO
MINDSTORMS NXT robot to
complete missions.
There are three trials which
all last for 2:30 minutes
Each year there is a theme
that the missions are based
on. This year it is Nature’s
Fury!!
Teams are also judged on
robot design.
In robot design we are
judged on programming,
creativity, and the design of
the robot.
Double click on the video to start.
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Every year there is a theme
Each team selects a problem associated with
that theme
Create a solution to your problem
Create a presentation and a research board
Consult with professionals about your
solution
Judged on innovation of your solution
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The problem we focused on is falling trees in the
City of Alexandria.
Our solution is an easy-to-use app that lets
homeowners rate the fall risk of their trees.
We consulted with two arborists about our
research, John Noelle and James Powell.
We have a sponsor, The Care Of Trees, who
helped us develop risk factors for our app.
Our free Android app “Treesurance” is available
for download on Google Play. http://goo.gl/94Uw52
or by scanning this QR code with your Android
smartphone or tablet:
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We
are presented with a task that the team
must do together and then judged on how
well the team works together.
A big emphasis is placed on gracious
professionalism which is the FLL way of
doing things. It encourages high-quality
work, emphasizes the value of others, and
respects individuals and the community.
Teams are encouraged to show kindness
and respect during fierce competition.
Teams can and should help and cooperate
with, learn from and teach each other and
show good sportsmanship.
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The kids do all the work
Develops an interest for math, science, and
technology
Many scholarships are offered at the higher
levels
It’s fun!
Teams learn teamwork and public speaking
Teams apply skills to real world issues