FLL Basics
What does FLL stand for?
First Lego League!
Name one Core Value.
Team Work, Inclusion, Impact, Fun, Innovation, Discovery!
What’s this year’s Innovation Project theme?
Unearthed — resources & exploration
Name one sensor that your robot could use to complete challenges and navigate the field!
Light, Color, Touch, Distance, etc
FLL takes place here in The United States only.
True or False?
False!
FIRST competitions are international. Teams compete from all over the world.
Name the three parts of FLL.
Why is it important to celebrate and listen to each other’s ideas?
Everyone’s input can make the team stronger and more creative!
Who outside your team might benefit from your Innovation Project idea?
Communities, companies, scientists, or schools, etc
Where does the robot always start on the mat?
(point at it or name it)
Launch Area (or point it out on the mat)
What are the Two Books we use in the competition called?
Rule book, Engineering Notebook
How long is a robot match?
2 minutes and 30 seconds
If you beat another team in a match, you must cheer loudly for your team and boo the other team!
You must refuse to shake hands with them, and you must make fun of them.
True or False?
False! You should definitely cheer for your team, but we must respect everyone.
A few other options could be: Congratulate them, be nice, ask about their robot
Name one unique way you could make your Innovation Project presentation engaging for the judges.
Skits, Charts, Prototype, Poem, etc. Up to you!
Name one mission in this years challenge.
50 Bonus points: Explain it!
Mission 01: Surface Brushing
Mission 02: Map Reveal
Mission 03 - 04: Mineshaft Explorer and Careful Recovery
Mission 05: Who Lived Here?
Mission 06: Forge
Mission 07: Heavy Lifting
Mission 08: Silo
Mission 09: What's on Sale?
Mission 10: Tip the Scales
Mission 11: Angler Artifacts
Mission 12: Salvage Operation
Mission 13: Statue Rebuild
Mission 14: Forum
Mission 15: Site Marking
Name all 4 coaches present here today!
What age range can participate in FLL Challenge?
+- 2 years
9-14 years old!
What does "Grasius Proffesionalissm" mean?
50 Bonus Points: Fix my spelling error!
Competing hard while still being kind and respectful, even to opponents.
Why do judges want you to research existing solutions?
I don't know! Lets ask the other coaches!
What happens if you touch the robot outside of base/launch area during a run?
The robot is reset and you can lose points!
What is the absolute largest you can make your robot?
As large as you want as long as its under 12 inches tall.
Imagine you’re a judge. A team builds an amazing robot, but they fight a lot and don’t show Core Values. Do you think they could still win Champion’s Award? Why or why not?
No — because Champion’s Award is based on all areas (robot, innovation project, and Core Values). Teams must balance technical skill and teamwork.
What makes Core Values just as important as the Robot Game in FLL?
[The coaches will score your answer!]
They are part of judging and show how well the team works together, not just what they build.
If your Innovation Project idea is already being worked on by scientists in real life, what should you do to make your project unique?
Improve it with a new twist, apply it in a different way, make it simpler, cheaper, or more accessible, or focus on solving part of the problem they missed.
What is the highest possible points in this seasons challenge?
+-50
545 points!
What year did FLL first start?
+-10 years
1998!