In the beginning
Who invented LEGOS?
Ole Kirk Christiansen
Ole's son began running the business. What was his name?
Godtfred
Who are TECHNIC sets made for?
They challenge older children
What year did the Lego League begin holding competitions?
1998
Who started the LEGO FOUNDATION?
Godtfred and his wife, Edith
Where was Ole born? Be specific
Billund, Denmark
What year did Godtfred invent the "new way of linking bricks"?
1957
What are MINDSTORMS?
Kits that build robots.
Name two past themes of the FLL.
Mission Mars and Climate Connections
What was the original purpose of the LEGO FOUNDATION?
give LEGO products to needy children around the world
What does LEGO mean?
Play Well
What year did he file for a patent?
1958
What is LEGOLAND?
An amusement park
Teams are awarded for....
Best project and teamwork
What is the foundations main purpose TODAY
to help less fortunate children learn through play
Why did Ole stop making furniture and houses?
The Great Depression/People didn't have the money
Where was the first LEGOLAND?
Billund, Denmark
How many Legoland amusement parks are there?
eight
Name the three things the teams must show the judges.
they work well together, cooperate, and respect one another
In 2014, how much did they donate and how many children did they help?
$3 million; 200,000 children
Name 5 of the less expensive items Ole started making during the Great Depression.
Wooden ironing boards, stools, ladders, wooden yo-yos, and wooden animals
What year did the first minifigs come out? How were they different from todays minifigs?
1974/No arms or faces
Name 4 countries we can find a LEGOLAND amusement park.
Name the two robot award categories.
Design and performance
What was the money they raised in 2014 used for?
It was used to build schools and train teachers in refugee camps.