FIRST LEGO® League (FLL), created through a partnership between FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) and The LEGO Group, inspires future scientists and engineers.
FLL Students:
- Learn teamwork skills
- Build self-confidence, knowledge and life skills
- Research challenges facing today’s scientists
- Design, build and program autonomous robots
- Use LEGO MINDSTORMS® technologies
- Engage in online community
- Compete in tournaments and present their solutions to a panel of judges
How FLL Works:
- Teams of up to 10 kids, grades 5-7
- Adult coaches and mentors
- Schools, home schools, churches, civic groups, neighborhood groups
- Parents, teachers, community volunteers
- Corporate sponsors
- New real-world game challenge each year
- Sports-like tournament events with judges and awards
What FLL Offers:
- Discovery of the fun in science and technology
- Real-world application of science and math concepts
- Hands-on problem solving
- Programming experience
- Research presentation project
- Adult role models
- Teamwork skills
- Self-esteem and confidence