1 1 FIRST ® LEGO ® League Jr. Reviewers’ Meeting
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FIRST® LEGO® League Jr.Reviewers’ Meeting
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Teams
• Design and construct a model using LEGO elements and motorized parts
• Present their research journey on a poster
• Learn teamwork skills and about Core Values
• Build self-confidence,knowledge, and life skills
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FIRST® Core Values
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The Challenge
• Every year the Program staff works with experts in the field to create a Challenge for teams to research
• The Challenge relates to an important real-world topic
• Past Challenges have been about: climate, transportation, food, seniors, and etc.
• Teams research the Challenge theme and create a LEGO model (Moon Base) and a Show Me poster that represents their learning
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FIRST® LEGO® League Jr. Challenge
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Inspire Model
This seasons Inspire Model is a Rocket Ship. It is used by teams to inspire them on their journey. All teams must incorporate the Inspire Model in their Moon Base.
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WeDo 2.0
* Above picture of WeDo 2.0 and example program
All teams must program and motorize at least one part of their Moon Base using LEGO® Education WeDo.
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Team Model (2016 Example)
WeDo (motor)
2016 Inspire Model
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Programming
Teams will use a devise to run their program and motorize their team model
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Model Expectations
Your Moon Base should…□ Show how you will get and use at least one of these:
• Water• Energy• Air
□ Show your solution(s) to any other problem(s) that you explored□ Be made of only LEGO® elements
• You may use LEGO bricks, minifigures, baseplates, and other elements.• You may NOT use glue, paint, or any other art supplies.
□ Include the LEGO rocket ship□ Have at least one motorized part programmed with LEGO® Education WeDo 2.0□ Be no more than 30 in. (76 cm) long and 15 in. (38 cm) wide
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Show Me Poster Guidelines
Your poster should have three main parts: Explore, Create and Test, and Share
• Explore: What did you learn this season? How did you learn it?
• Create and Test: How did you create your Moon Base and WeDo 2.0 program?How did you test them? How did you make them better?
• Share: What do you want to share about your team?You can use words, drawings, and photos on your poster. You can also attach small objects.
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Show Me Poster
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FIRST® LEGO® League Jr. Expo
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What is a FIRST® LEGO® League Jr. Expo?
• A fun, non-competitive community event• Teams share what they have learned • Celebrate with other teams, families, and volunteers
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At a FIRST® LEGO® League Jr. Expo
• Their personal experience with science and engineering topics.
• What they learned working as a member of a team.
• The satisfaction of becoming an expert and teaching others.
Teams share:
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What is a Volunteer Reviewer?
An important volunteer role at an Expo
Volunteer Reviewers meet with teams and ask them questions about their season
Help give awards at a Closing Ceremony
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Volunteer Reviewer Responsibilities
• There should be 2 Reviewers for 5-7 teams.
• Reviewers walk around Expo visiting teams.
• Ask questions about their research, LEGO model, and Show Me poster.
• Provide positive feedback to teams
• Be kind to teams and show interest in their project.
• Write down notes about each team to help with awards after.
• If providing team awards, help assign and distribute awards at the Closing Ceremony.
• Be part of the High-Five line at the Closing Ceremony.
• Reviewers should never be alone in a room with teams.
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Reviewer Questions
• Reviewers will receive questions to help guide the reviewing process
• When asking questions sit of kneel, so children feel more comfortable
• Smile and have fun!
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Expo Awards
• Everyone wins!
• Every child on a FIRST® LEGO® League Jr. team must leave the Expo with something, whether it is a participation certificate, a ribbon, medal, pin, and etc.
• Some Expo Organizers may decide to also give team awards.
• These awards are taken from the Standard Award List.
• Reviewers should review their notes about each team and help assign one of these awards to each team.
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High-Five Ceremony
Teams parade up to receive their award. They go through a high-five line consisting of Reviewers, volunteers, or even Coaches before returning to their seats.
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Thank you!