FIRST Lego League Parents Information Night - Parents new to Lego League Parents or Parents of student “graduating” to a new level of Lego League- April.

FIRST Lego League Parents Information Night

- Parents new to Lego League Parents or Parents of student “graduating” to a new level of Lego League-

April 23, 2013

Presentation for Grades 4th to 12th- FLL - = 4th Grade FTC – FRC = High School

Sponsored by Young Innovators’ Society

Young Innovators’ Society = YIS Who we are:

YIS is local organization that inspires K-12 students to pursue STEM* learning, entrepreneurship and to become gracious, professional leaders.

*STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

Young Innovators’ Society Programs

Acronyms Defined• F.I.R.S.T. - For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and

Technology – National Program Jr. FLL = Junior First Lego League (k-3)FLL = First Lego League (4-8th grade)

FTC = First Tech Challenge (High School)FRC= First Robotic Challenge (High School)

• Y.I.P.E.E. = Young Innovators’ Pursuing Engineering and Entrepreneurship

– Science (straw rockets, Olympic skimmers, etc.) – Entrepreneurship Program (Lemonade Day) – Engineering & Entrepreneurship (Lemonade Stand Design & build)

• Rocketry - TARC

YIS AccomplishmentsJunior FIRST Lego League (K-3rd Grade)

• 18 Jr. FLL Teams (K-3rd) Attended Expos

• Jr. FLL everyone is an “Awesome Winner”!!

Accomplishments 2012-13YIS FLL (FIRST Lego League 4th – 8th Grades)

• 18 YIS FLL Teams Competed in tournaments• 7 YIS FLL Teams Advanced to Districts• 4 YIS FLL Teams Advanced to State

Tournament (Awards = Innovation, “Coopertition”, Research, and Judge’s Choice)

• 2 YIS FLL Teams are Regional Ambassadors• 3 YIS FLL Teams competed in Global

Innovation Award and invited to Entrepreneurship Fair at University School

FLL

YIS AccomplishmentsFIRST TECH Challenge = FTC High School

FTC• FTC Teams competed at

several tournaments and YIS placed in the top quartile

• College Scholarships

FTC

FRC High School

FRC Cleveland State FRC

FRCFirst Robotics Challenge

High School Program Short Season Giant Robots

Cleveland State Tournament

Young Innovators’ Society & FIRSTWhat YIS does to enhance the FIRST experience

– YIS / FIRST Season kick-off with Core Values– Field Trips and/or Speaker Panel– Coach Roundtables (training & support)– Scrimmage– Presentation Night– Solon Tournament– Inspiration & Recognition– Parents information / membership meeting– Resources: coaches, mentors, “kid” mentors, former judges

are all part of YIS

What is F.I.R.S.T. Lego LeagueFor the Recognition of Science & Technology

VIDEO =>• Founders= Dean Kamen, Woody Flowers- MIT• Core Values & Gracious Professionalism based• Sponsors- Rockwell*, Time Warner, Timken,

Nestle.• Expos / Awards• www.usfirst.org (non- profit) USE WEBSITE!

FIRST “Challenges” Topics Sudied:

• 2009 Smart Move (Supply chain study)• 2010 Body Forward (Biomedical)• 2011 Food Factor (Food Safety)• 2012 Super Seniors (Improving Seniors’ lives)• 2013 NATURES FURY – DISASTER BLASTER

– Preparation – Response – Recovery-

FIRST Lego League Team members:(Ages 9 – 14 years)

Kids who turn 14 before Jan 1st may NOT be in FLL.

Kids younger than 9 may graduate with their team to FLL if older kids were on their team who cannot remain in Juniors.

Kids younger than 9 who are new to the program are STRONGLY discouraged from entering at FLL.

FLL (grades 4-8)

• Team of 4 to 10 students (YIS recommends 5 to 8)

• Meets 1 or 2 times per week• THREE ASPECTS:

– CORE VALUES – INNOVATIVE SOLUTION (research & presentation)– ROBOTICS

Core Values

• Gracious Professionalism• Inclusion • Discovery• Integration• Team Spirit

COMPETITION = Team exercise & Presentation

Innovative Solution

• Create an innovative (new!) solution• Research – Scope of problem, existing

solutions, evidence innovative solution will work, cost of implementation, etc.

• Present Findings - Trifold poster and verbal presentation (often a skit)

• Opportunity to submit idea for professional review after competition

Robotics

* Robotic Missions on 4’ x 8’ Lego Table Build robot w/NXT Brick & LegosProgram Autonomous Robot Do it again & again

• Robot Engineering (Present to Judges) • Flowcharting • Design process • Strategy• Program code

FLL – Typical Meeting (2 hrs)

• Kids gather (snack if after school) • While they eat, discuss plan for the day • Teamwork game • Brainstorming/ Robot strategy (group think)• Split up for work in pairs like

– Building attachment– Programming – Researching specific ideas

FLL Tips

From Team 7+1 = State Participant from Solon• Time (You decide!)

– Very competitive teams meet 5 hours per week – New teams often meet 2 – 3 hours per week

• Build a structure with simple time line and objectives• Define your research project early and stay on course• Carve out some fun time during weekly practice• Practice as much as possible• Get assistance from other team member parents• Tap into the current FLL resources

Coach info• Lego League is Coach Driven• Every team needs a parent volunteer coach –

organizer type parent • Every team should have a volunteer mentor –

technology type parent adult • WE NEED COACH VOLUNTEERS! Without them

new coaches/mentors we can not form new teams.

• ALL Team parents should have roles on your team (helpers) snack, extra set of hands/eyes.

FLL Coach(es) Responsiblities• Each team requires a Coach and a Mentor or one very wonderful parent who is willing to

fill both roles. • Coach Responsibilities & Mentor Responsibilities:• Arrange team location/ time schedule• Understand Lego education tools available• Send roster and dues to YIS• Collect money, register team with FIRST, order kit, register for tournaments • Tutor students to use Lego tools • Communicate with team members/ parents • Attend coaches training workshops and rountables• Ensure Team project meets F.I.R.S.T requirements for tournament • Arrange access to computer (PC based) (as applicable) • Participate in November Solon Scrimmage• Register for Tournament in December • Collect sizes & quantity to order T-shirts • Coordinate session agendas with mentor

Coaches Workshops See www.solonstem.org for more details of dates

• Solon- May 8, 2013 Orchard Middle School: How to coach: • Please attend if you are considering coaching, mentoring or helping a team

Rockwell Automation –Weekends- AWESOME TRAINING lots of training on technical aspects.• Discussion: Tournaments, Research Projects, Core Values, Coaching

Tips, Problems, Teamwork Strategies, NXT Software, Tips and Tricks, Building Tips.

• Program a prebuilt robot to complete a mission

Coaches

• There are typically training courses held by F.I.R.S.T. during the summer.

• Register early, they tend to fill up. We will also be having coach/ mentor meetings.

• YIS web site www.solonstem.org

Team Formation

• 10 teams formed in Solon (First Year)– 4 Jr. FLL– 6 FLL teams

• 24 Teams in the Second Year– 12 Jr. FLL– 12 FLL– 1 FTC

• 38 Teams in Third Year…

• How they came to be….

Team FormationIts up to you. – but we can help!

– YIS DOES NOT “PLACE” KIDS ON TEAMS-– ATTEND THE POPCORN SOCIAL EVENT- May 22, Solon

Community Park – 7:00 pm to find a team.– Talk to other parents with interested kids – Approximately the same grade level– School Attended– Neighborhood– Existing Friends– Schedules / Conflicts– Coach Availability is the primary factor– Team Goals and Commitments

Teams can form now:

• Collect names & numbers of others at the Popcorn Social.• When you find a team and someone volunteers to coach

it, only the coach can put you on the roster.• Match availability & compatibility• Formed Teams:• Coach submits “Team Roster, Membership Forms, and

Membership Checks to YIS- • You don’t pay until you are on a team.• *Choose wisely -there are no refunds*• Coach designs budget, orders equipment from FIRST

COACH submits roster Online…

• Formed Teams:• Coach submits “TEAM Roster, Membership

Forms, and Membership Checks to YIS• Coach designs budget, orders equipment from

FIRST DIRECTLY (change from last year)• Coach selects and registers their team for the

tournament / expo they want to participate in• DO THIS EARLY for best tournament selection

FLL Estimated Costs - FIRST Lego League FLL      

Ages 9 - 14 years  

Team size: 4 - 8 participants Young Innovators’ Society Perks

Team Access & Base Kit $260.00 > Information Night to get started

Robotic Equipment (Mindstorm) $350.00 > Team formation support

Rechargeable Battery $50.00 > Coach & Mentor training

  $660.00 > Access to experienced coaches

  > Coach Roundtables

Platform for Robotic presentations $100.00estimate > Fall scrimmage for team practice

Tournament costs $75.00estimate Presentation Night (for practice) Core Values Kick-off

Tournament presentation materials $50.00estimate > Possible panel or field trip

Team laptop, field trips, snacks $435.00estimate  > Team designs unique t-shirts

YIS Dues $480.00 ($80x6)  

$570.00  YIS dues is $80/ student   

Total estimate per team: $1800   Per student fee: $300.00 (based on 6 students)

Not included:

Travel expenses to local tournament (to be decided by team).

Other expenses may arise. These should be discussed with your coach. There are no refunds.

Corporate Sponsorship

• Rockwell Employee = Can Coach or Mentor up to Four FLL Teams.

• Rockwell provides sponsorship grants

Important -On line Resources• FIRST information Details= www.usfirst.org

• Young Innovators Society info:– Membership, dates, program details:

• www.solonstem.org

• YIS President – Nadine Otterman• [email protected] 240-446-5096

• YIS Membership – Denise Riccio• [email protected] 440 -349 -1473

Discussion & Questions Session

• Visit Teams and see their – Models– Posters / Research Presentations– Robots in action

• Meet Existing Coaches• Coaches: Let us know when you have your team• Don’t forget about the coaches workshop May 8.• Popcorn Social = May 22!

YIS Members-Reminder Parents Night Volunteers & Responsibilities

• DJ – bring model lego / poster –Orange T shirt/3x5 cards, pencils, slide show, projector, cable, Extension cord, laptop, speakers

• NO- Bring FLL poster/robot/project• Mike F- Mat- Table Field kit, sound system• Michele F – Banner – Nametags• Scott Barto FTC – robot, project?• Teams coming?• Wear Orange T- Shirts