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In 2008 FIRST LEGO® League teams from
both Australia and New Zealand will be able to join 92,000 other
children from 43 countries around the world to compete in the international
robotics contest.
The Annual Challenge
The annual challenge is unveiled to FLL teams across the
world in September each year. Over the course of 8 weeks, teams
prepare strategies, design, build, program, test, and refine a fully
autonomous robot using LEGO® MINDSTORMS® technology.
They also search the web, talk to scientists, visit the library
and develop compelling presentations based on the FLL International
Research Assignment, which relates to a problem or opportunity facing
the world today. No matter what the child’s subject interest,
FLL offers an opportunity for engagement. Guided by a team coach
and assisted by mentors, the kids:
- Research and solve a real-world problem
based on the challenge theme and missions
- Present their research and solutions
- Build an autonomous robot using engineering
concepts
Using the yearly challenge and missions FIRST
LEGO® League, FLL,:
- Entices kids to think like scientists and
engineers
- Provides a fun, creative, hands-on learning
experience
- Teaches kids to experiment and overcome obstacles
- Builds self-esteem and confidence
- Inspires kids to participate in science and
technology
2008 Challenge
The 2008 challenge will be released in September 2008. Competitions
will take place in November & December across Australia &
New Zealand.
Visit www.primefll.com.au
for updates on what’s happening in 2008 and to register for
the competition.
FIRST and the LEGO Group
FIRST* and the LEGO Group
joined forces in 1998 to create FIRST LEGO® League.
The success of FLL is attributed to thousands of volunteers and
hundreds of companies, universities and professional organizations
who support the teams, tournaments and operational partners around
the world. To find out more visit FLL International at www.firstlegoleague.org.
* For Inspiration and Recognition
of Science and Technology
LEGO, the LEGO logo, MINDSTORMS and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks
of the LEGO Group. ©2007 The LEGO Group.
FIRST is a service mark of the US Foundation For Inspiration and
Recognition of Science and Technology.
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Visit www.primefll.com.au
for updates on what’s happening in 2008 and to register
for the competition.
2008
Climate Connections Challenge Sneak Peek
Dates, Locations + Cost 2008
LEGO®
MINDSTORMS® Education NXT
LEGO® MINDSTORMS®
Education NXT is an advanced educational robotics solution
for students from 8 years old and is ideal for competing in
FIRST LEGO® League, contests.
Teachers use the NXT to cover science and technology curriculum
skills throughout the school year, as children build and program
clever robots in a natural, step-by-step learning process.
MINDSTORMS Education NXT includes
building sets, user-friendly software, and progressive curriculum
activities. With its intelligent NXT brick, expansive sensor
capabilities, interactive servo motors, wireless Bluetooth®
technology, and powerful graphical programming software, MINDSTORMS
Education NXT is easier to use and has more possibilities
than ever before!
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