

STEM LEAGUES
We accommodate STEM-focused teams ranging from first graders to high school seniors. Our teams compete in a range of leagues that promote STEM education. Leagues run seasonally with exploratory expos and varying levels of formal competition.
GRADES 1-3 (AGES 6-9)
Jr.FLL captures young children’s curiosity and
directs it toward discovering the wonders of science
and technology. This program features a real-world
scientific concept to be explored through research,
teamwork, construction, and imagination. Guided by
adult Coaches, teams use LEGO® elements to build
a model that moves and develop a Show Me Poster
to illustrate their journey.
Children get to:
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Design and build a challenge-related model using LEGO components
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Create a Show Me Poster and practice presentation skills
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Explore challenges facing today’s scientists
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Discover real-world math and science
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Begin developing teamwork skills
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Choose to participate in expos
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Share what they learn through a virtual expo on the Online Showcase
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Engage in team activities guided by Jr.FLL Core Values
GRADES 4-8 (AGES 9-14)
In FLL, children are immersed in real-world science
and technology challenges. Teams design their own
solution to a current scientific question or problem and
build autonomous LEGO® robots that perform a series
of missions based on an annual theme. Through their
participation, children develop valuable life skills and
discover exciting career possibilities while learning that
they can make a positive contribution to society.
Children get to:
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Create innovative solutions to challenges facing today’s scientists
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Strategize, design, build, program, and test an autonomous robot using LEGO MINDSTORMS® technology
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Apply real-world math and science concepts
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Develop career and life skills including critical thinking, time management, collaboration, and communication while becoming more self-confident
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Become involved in their local and global community
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Choose to participate in official tournaments and local events
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Qualify for an invitation to World Festival
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Engage in team activities guided by FLL Core Values
GRADES 9-12 (AGES 12-18)
FTC is designed for students who want to compete head
to head using a sports model. Teams design, build, and
program their robots to compete on a 12' X 12' field, in
an Alliance format, against other teams. Robots are built
from a reusable platform and teams can choose from
two programming languages. Teams, including Coaches,
Mentors, and Volunteers, are required to develop strategy
and build robots based on sound engineering principles,
such as rapid prototyping. Awards are given for the
competition, as well as community outreach, design,
and other real-world accomplishments.
Students get to:
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Design, build, and program robots
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Model a real-world engineering process
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Apply math and science concepts
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Develop strategic problem-solving, organizational, and team-building skills
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Build life skills while building robots and work towards participating in tournaments and World Championship
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Compete and cooperate in Alliances at tournaments
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Qualify for scholarships at over 130 colleges/universities
FIRST® Tech Challenge is sponsored by Rockwell Collins