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COACHES TRAINING 2017

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THANK YOU!

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What is FLL®?

FIRST ® LEGO® League

  • Helps children, ages 9 to 14, discover the fun in science and technology while building self-confidence, knowledge and life skills

“The only difference between this sport and all others is every kid on our teams can go pro. There’s a job out there for every one of these kids.”�

- Dean Kamen, founder of FIRST

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What do you need to prep?

  • Table
  • Computer
  • Where do you want to meet (school or home)
  • Fingerprinting
  • FIRST Youth Protection

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Begin with the end in mind

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3 Parts to Participation

Project

Robot Game

Core Values

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The Robot Game

Design, build, and program a robot to autonomously perform missions on the Robot Game board.

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The Robot Game

  • 4-6 runs of the robot; 2 kids in the pit
  • Binder for example(s) of code (optional)
  • Kids need to be able to explain the design and how they programmed the robot

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The Project

Research a real-world problem, meet with experts, and create an innovative solution.

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The Project

  • Trifold
  • Presentation – everyone must participate
  • Binder to show research (optional)

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Core Values

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Core Values

  • Do team building activities during practice
  • Learn the Core Values, Gracious Professionalism, and Cooperition
  • Think about how they use these values outside of FLL

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The Competition!

You may want to bring something to give to other teams at the competition

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States!

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What will G-REC Provide This Year?

  • 1 EV3 Robot *
  • Field Kit *
  • Registration Fees
  • The Table
  • T-shirts for the team
  • Competition Fees

* Robot, Field Kit and Table to be returned at the end of the season to G-REC.

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FLL® Timeline

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FLL® Timeline

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FLL® Timeline

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Company Volunteer Matching

Please consider submitting your volunteer hours for company matching if you company does a match

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Where to Download the Software

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What is EV3 Programming Like?

FINISH

START

Move Steering

Set to “OFF” with BRAKE

Move Steering

Set to “ON”

Wait until Color is Green (#3)

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EV3 Web Sites and Other Useful Sites

EV3 Programming

Other Sites

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Core Value Activity Web Sites

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More information

GlastonburyRobotics.weebly.com

WWW.FIRSTINSPIRES.ORG

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