2. Getting Started With FLL
• What is FIRST
• What Makes FLL different from other
STEM Programs
• It’s not all about the robots
• Core Values
• Pegs and Beams
• Teamwork and skills
3. What is FIRST
For Inspiration and Recognition of
Science and Technology
A Sport for the Mind
1st – 3rd
4th – 8th
7th – 12th
9th – 12th
4. • What makes FIRST Different -
Not all about the robot
• 3 Judging Areas
• Project Presentation
• Core Values
• Technical Interview
• 3-4 Rounds of Robot Runs
• Award for High Score
• Score only used as a Gatekeeper for moving
on
5. Core Values
• Cornerstones of the FLL program.
• They are among the fundamental
elements that distinguish FLL from
other programs of its kind.
• Friendly competition and mutual gain
are not separate goals, and that
helping one another is the foundation
of teamwork.
How You
Approach
FLL
6. Core Values: guide attitudes & actions
• We are a team.
• We do the work to find solutions with guidance from our
coaches and mentors.
• We know our coaches and mentors don't have all the
answers; we learn together.
• We honor the spirit of friendly competition.
• What we discover is more important than what we win.
• We share our experiences with others.
• We display Gracious Professionalism® and Coopertition® in
everything we do.
• We have FUN!
7. Leadership Skills
• Facilitate discussion
• Delegate Responsibility
• Good Listener
• Own Your Task
• Motivate/Inspire Others
Soft Skills:
• Public Speaking
• Collaboration & teamwork
• Confidence
Core Values: Develop Skills for Life
8. Creating a Team Atmosphere
Be Unique
• Team Name
• Mascot
• Traditions
• T-Shirts/Costumes
Team Activities
• Make Memories
• Keep it Fun!
9. Good Teamwork Habits
• Share ideas
• Listen to other ideas
• Constructive feedback
• Clear communication
• Organization
• Conflict Resolution
• Fail
• Learn
10. Teamwork Exercises – LEGO Creature
Materials:
• 22 LEGO Pieces
Object:
• Build a Creature out of LEGOs
Rules:
• 1 minute discussion WITOUT TOUCHING LEGOs
• 5 minutes to build creature
• Creature can be real or pretend
• Each team member must put on at least one piece
• Name your creature
11. Teamwork Exercises – Stranded on
the Moon
Materials:
• Worksheet with scenario and
ranking list
Object:
• Rank salvaged items in order of importance
Rules:
• 7 minutes to complete your ranking list
• 1 list per team
12. Q & A
We have FUN!
What we discover is more important than what we win.
