Open to students grades 1-8:
First Lego League (FLL): Kids grade 4-8 work on teams to tackle an important STEM project on an annual challenge theme. We know so far the that this year's challenge, "CITY SHAPER," will involve urban planning. In parallel to the research project, teams build and program a Lego robot capable of running an obstacle course on the same theme. This is a competitive activity that emphasizes teamwork, mutual respect, creativity and problem-solving. Teams meet 1-2 times weekly (by consensus of coaches' schedules) to work on their project and robot programming. The teams show of their skills at a regional tournament [currently Saturday December 14th at Willow Creek middle school]. For the past 2 years, Lincoln has fielded teams that advanced to the sectional tournament in St. Paul! New students and parent volunteers/coaches are always welcome. In order to have enough time to prepare for the regional tournament, those interested should contact John Kisiel (panopticon1@yahoo.com or 507-208-0211) BY AUGUST 20 to register or learn more. Teams will start working on their challenge by Labor Day.
FLL Jr: Kids grade 1-3 work in teams to build and program a Lego model with motorized parts and simple machines that articulates concepts of the annual challenge theme ("BOOMTOWN BUILD"). Their model must incorporate their research and learning about the theme. This is a fun and non-competitive way for students to learn teamwork, basic programming. No experience needed for either students or their parents. Contact Dan Hromis ( dhromis@gmail.com, 507-269-8910) to register or learn more.
Costs of participation are generally divided equally among teams based on the number of participating students. Parents are encouraged to volunteer or coach so that we have the capacity to adequately staff teams formed for interested students.
