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My TeamTeam number: Team name:Team coaches:Team mentors:My team meets at (location)from: (AM/PM) to (AM/PM) every (day/days of week)Meeting goalsWeek 1:Week 2:Week 3:Week 4:Week 5:Week 6:Week 7:Week 8:My eventEvent date: Event location:Start time: End time: Event organizer:

FIRST LEGO LeagueCoaches’Handbook14th Edition, 2018 printingwww.firstlegoleague.orgFIRST LEGO League is the result of an excitingalliance between FIRST and the LEGO Group.

2018 FIRST LEGO League Coaches’ Handbook14TH EDITION, 2018 PRINTINGFIRST LEGO Leaguewww.firstlegoleague.org 2018 For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) and the LEGO Group. All rights reserved.Official FIRST LEGO League teams and FIRST LEGO League Partners are permitted to make reproductions of thishandbook for team and Partner use only. Any use, reproduction, or duplication of this manual for purposes otherthan directly by the FIRST LEGO League team or Partner as part of FIRST LEGO League participation is strictlyprohibited without specific written permission from FIRST and the LEGO Group.LEGO , the LEGO logo, and MINDSTORMS EV3 are registered trademarks of the LEGO Group, used here withspecial permission.FIRST , the FIRST logo, FIRST Robotics Competition, FIRST Tech Challenge, Gracious Professionalism , andCoopertition are trademarks of FIRST.FIRST LEGO League and FIRST LEGO League Jr. are jointly held trademarks of FIRST and the LEGO Group.LOGO USAGERefer to the branding standards on the FIRST website at www.firstinspires.org/brand.

Table of ContentsMy Team. iiMeeting goals. iiMy event. iiContacts. 61Resources. 8Running your team . 8Key release dates . 8Fundraising . 9Event preparation. 9Connecting with others . 10Thank you, coach!. 102 What is FIRST LEGO League?.11FIRST Core Values.11The Challenge.12FIRST LEGO League events.12FIRST LEGO League Partners Make it Possible.123 My Season Checklist. 13Pre-Season Preparation. 13Begin Meeting with Your Team. 13After Challenge Release (August 1). 13Optional Tasks.14

ContactsTeam Registration PaymentsFIRST FINANCEPhone:1-800-871-8326 x 563Email:ar@firstinspires.orgFax:(603) 206-2079Mail Checks & Purchase Orders to:FIRSTAttn: Finance200 Bedford StreetManchester, NH 03101 USALEGO Education ProductLEGO EDUCATION (U.S. TEAMS ONLY Fax:1-888-534-6784Mail Purchase Orders to:LEGO Education501 Boylston St Suite 4103Boston, MA 02116 USAMail Checks (ONLY) to:LEGO Education13569 Collections Center DriveChicago, IL 60693 USASPECTRUM EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES LTD(CANADIAN TEAMS OUTSIDE pectrumed.comAddress:SPECTRUM Educational Supplies Ltd.150 Pony DriveNewmarket, Ontario L3Y 7B6 CanadaFax:1-800-668-0602CONTINUED »2018 FIRST LEGO League Coaches’ Handbook Page 6 2018 FIRST ALL RIGHTS RESERVED EXCEPT AS NOTED.

BRAULT & BOUTHILLIER (CANADIAN TEAMS IN QUEBEC)Phone:1-800-361-0378Fax:1-514-273-8627or 1-514-273-9186Address:Attn: Eric Patenaude700 Avenue BeaumontMontreal, Quebec H3N 1V5 CanadaReplacement LEGO 46Questions on the Challenge or JudgingFIRST LEGO League Robot Game Questions:FIRST LEGO League Project Questions: FIRST LEGO League Judging s@firstinspires.orgflljudge@firstinspires.orgFor event questions, contact your local Partner. Find your Partner uestions on LEGO MINDSTORMS ortFIRST LEGO League Team Support(General Questions and orgwww.firstinspires.org/fll (Live Chat Support Available)Find your Local Contact by Country and RegionWebsite:www.firstlegoleague.org2018 FIRST LEGO League Coaches’ Handbook Page 7 2018 FIRST ALL RIGHTS RESERVED EXCEPT AS NOTED.

ResourcesRunning your team New coaches, start here FIRST Steps (step by step meeting teps-requestDiversity & Inclusion ion k-block-17Team Management brary/fll/team-management-resourcesĥĥ EventGuide for Teams (Available Aug. 1)ĥĥ RobotGame Rulesĥĥ BudgetWorksheetLEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 curricula and activitieshttp://legoeducation.com/downloadsKey release datesChallenge Materialsĥĥ Robothttp://firstlegoleague.org/challengeGame Mission Model Build instructions – Aug. 1ĥĥ Challenge– Overview of Robot Game Missions and Project Parameters – Aug. 1ĥĥ ChallengeGuide – Rules and Resources for the Project and Robot Game – Aug.1ĥĥ FieldSetup – Where to place your Mission Models – Aug. 1Event Guide for TeamsWhat to expect and how to prepare for an Official Event – Aug. 1FIRST LEGO League Tournament DatesCheck with your local FIRST LEGO League Partner on tournament dates.Find your Partner at https://www.firstinspires.org/about/contact-us2018 FIRST LEGO League Coaches’ Handbook Chapter 1 Page 8 2018 FIRST ALL RIGHTS RESERVED EXCEPT AS NOTED.

T I P Do not worry if you are not an expert on some skill or aspect of the Challenge.You can work through it with your team. In fact, children love to solve problems thatbefuddle adults. Encourage them to find their own answers.FundraisingFundraising rary/fundraising-toolkitEvent preparationCommunity eventsCommunity Event Guide – Access via FIRST -requestOfficial eventsAwards: udging FAQ: http://www.firstlegoleague.org/challengeJudging rubrics: /judging-rubricsEvent Guide for Teams (available Aug. 1): team-management-resourcesYouth Protection Program: https://www.firstinspires.org/youth-protection2018 FIRST LEGO League Coaches’ Handbook Chapter 1 Page 9 2018 FIRST ALL RIGHTS RESERVED EXCEPT AS NOTED.

Connecting with othersTeam Social Media iles/uploads/resource hannels Blog fllblog.wordpress.com InstagramFIRST — www.instagram.com/legoeducation/first officialLEGO Education — www.instagram.com/legoeducation/ PinterestFIRST — www.pinterest.com/firstinspires/LEGO Education — www.pinterest.com/legoeducation/ TwitterFIRST — twitter.com/FIRSTweetsFIRST LEGO League — twitter.com/firstlegoleagueLEGO Education — twitter.com/lego education YouTubeFIRST — www.youtube.com/user/FIRSTWorldTubeFIRST LEGO League — www.youtube.com/user/fllglobalLEGO Education — www.youtube.com/user/LEGOeducationUSThank you, coach!Coaches are a huge part of what makesFIRST LEGO League possible. Whetheryou are a teacher, parent, or volunteer, youhelp us bring FIRST LEGO League to yourteam. This program would not succeedwithout you. We just cannot say it enough –we think you are awesome!2018 FIRST LEGO League Coaches’ Handbook Chapter 1 Page 10 2018 FIRST ALL RIGHTS RESERVED EXCEPT AS NOTED.

What is FIRST LEGO League?What is FIRST LEGO League? VIDEOThe Project and the Robot Game are what the students do.FIRST Core Values are how they do it.FIRST Core ValuesWe express the FIRST philosophies of Gracious Professionalism and Coopertition through our FIRST Core Values:ĥĥ Discovery:We explore new skills and ideas.ĥĥ Innovation:We use creativity and persistence to solve problems.ĥĥ Impact:We apply what we learn to improve our world.ĥĥ Inclusion:We respect each other and embrace our differences.ĥĥTeamwork:ĥĥ Fun:We are stronger when we work together.We enjoy and celebrate what we do!The FIRST Core Values help distinguish FIRST and FIRST LEGO League from otherprograms. By embracing the FIRST Core Values, participants learn that friendlycompetition and mutual gain are not separate goals, and that helping each other isthe foundation of teamwork. Incorporating teamwork activities into each meeting willhelp your team learn to work together while having fun.Suggested FIRST Core Values activities are included in every module of FIRST s-request).2018 FIRST LEGO League Coaches’ Handbook Chapter 2 Page 11 2018 FIRST ALL RIGHTS RESERVED EXCEPT AS NOTED.

The ChallengeIn the Robot Game, teams design, build, program andtest autonomous robots using LEGO MINDSTORMS technology. The Robot Game playing field reflects thereal-world theme for this season. Teams select whichmissions to solve in 2½ minute matches. Season-specificrules release with the Challenge but some are evergreen(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v chSLW55qBAA).TIPAutonomous meansthe robot moves andoperates by itself.In the Project, teams research a real-world problem in the field of the season’sChallenge theme. Then they create an innovative solution to that problem (either bycreating something that doesn’t exist or building upon something that does). Teamsshare their findings with others. Teams that go to events must prepare a 5-minutepresentation about their Project. Learn more about the Project in these videos(https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list PLD25D83E836AB3AEB).FIRST LEGO League eventsOfficial events are a great way to celebrate accomplishments with other teams,family, and friends. Contact your Partner (https://www.firstinspires.org/about/contact-us) to find out more about the event schedule in your area or download ourCommunity Event Guide to host an unofficial event at your school or st-steps-request).If you plan to attend an official event, download the Event Guide for y/fll/team-management-resources) onor after Aug. 1.FIRST LEGO LeaguePartners Makeit PossibleF I N D O N LI N EFind your FIRST LEGO LeaguePartner RST LEGO League relies on great people to runthe program at many levels, from managing a region to coaching an individual team.We call the leaders in each region the Partners. They are a tremendous resource foryou as a coach, and FIRST LEGO League would not exist without them.Our Partners agree to maintain FIRST LEGO League global standards fortournaments, the Challenge, and overall program administration. Your local Partner isan important resource for information. Contact your Partner about training, events, orother resources available in your area.2018 FIRST LEGO League Coaches’ Handbook Chapter 2 Page 12 2018 FIRST ALL RIGHTS RESERVED EXCEPT AS NOTED.

My Season ChecklistPre-Season PreparationRegister your team with FIRST LEGO League (Check your region’s website forinstructions on how to do this).Pay your registration fee and order the materials you need.Provide a valid email address when you register, and check that inboxoften throughout the season for information from FIRST LEGO Leagueand your Partner.Review the FIRST Core Values. (Chapter 2, Page 11)Decide how team members will be identified or selectedIdentify at least 1 computer your team may use (must have internet access).Install robot programming software on the computer(s) your team will use.Build your Robot Game table (or just the borders).Find out about your region’s tournament structure and event registration processor download our Community Event Guide to help you plan your own event.Begin Meeting with Your TeamCheck your email!Create a meeting scheduleReview the FIRST Core Values with parents and team members (and keepdiscussing them at each meeting!).Set up a practice competition area and storage for equipment between meetings.Have team members begin researching this year’s Challenge theme to get ahead start on the Project.After Challenge Release (August 1)Check your email regularly for communication from FIRST LEGO League.Download the Challenge from www.firstlegoleague.org and review it as a team.Download the Mission Model building instructions on www.firstlegoleague.organd build the Mission Models from your Challenge Set.2018 FIRST LEGO League Coaches’ Handbook Chapter 3 Page 13 2018 FIRST ALL RIGHTS RESERVED EXCEPT AS NOTED.