Announcing! Lincoln FIRST LEGO League (FLL)

FIRST LEGO League Informational Meetings at Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC):
Monday, August 23rd 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. RCTC Room EA121. The meeting is in East Hall on the main RCTC campus.
Wednesday, September 15th 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. RCTC Room EA121. The meeting is in East Hall on the main RCTC campus.

FIRST LEGO League is an exciting robotics competition that ignites an enthusiasm for discovery, science, and technology in Lincoln 4th -8th graders. Through their involvement in FIRST programs, children learn important life skills such as planning, research, collaboration, and mentorship. Teams meet September through the regional tournament on December 18th at RCTC.

The 2010 Challenge: Body Forward - Can FIRST LEGO League Teams improve our quality of life? Through the 2010 Body Forward Challenge, 9 to 14 year olds will explore the cutting-edge world of Biomedical Engineering to discover innovative ways to repair injuries, overcome genetic predispositions, and maximize the body's potential, with the intended purpose of leading happier and healthier lives.

To learn more about FIRST Lego Leagues visit the following website: www.hightechkids.org

Video about FIRST Lego League: FIRST: Where Gracious Professionals Get In The Game!
http://www.youtube.com/user/FIRSTWorldTube#p/c/8261FACBEDF7362F/0/oHIsL4A4LRw

Coaches Needed! - We need FIRST LEGO League (FLL) coaches! No experience needed.

The skills we need in our coaching teams are:

· the desire to explore side-by-side with children
· good communication skills
· prioritizing skills
· multi-tasking skills
· it helps for one coach to have engineering and/or programming skills

The coaches facilitate instruction and optimize the learning experience of the team members. They teach robotic skills then allow independent thought. Direct adult involvement or intervention during the problem solving process is strongly discouraged.

If you are interested please attend one of the two following informational sessions and look for more information at Meet the Teacher Day. Call or e-mail Cheryl Kliewer about coaching or for more details. cheryl@wiseraccoon.net 261-3699.