Junior FIRST LEGO League Challenge

Going into its 6th season, Jr.FLL has captured the imagination and minds of thousands of kids. Each year, the Challenge Consultants design a new and exciting Challenge to ignite the inherent creativity in young kids. The end result of the design process is a Challenge with two defined parts – the Poster and the Model.

The Poster aspect requires kids to illustrate their research and team journey. It provides an opportunity for them to share what they studied, what they learned, and how they thought to improve the problem they chose. Their creative minds get started working on how to present their information and solution.

The Model portion of the Challenge gets kids’ hands busy. This is where they build a representation of what they are researching (according to the Challenge requirements), incorporating simple machines and movement into their creation. Teams are able to utilize a motor to power movement in their model, or they can move an element of it by hand.

The Jr.FLL Challenge is based on the same real-world topic as the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Challenge. It is open-ended, designed for younger kids, and customizable for every ability level.

You will get access to the Challenge from your Team Site after you have paid your national Team Registration.

 

Jr. FLL Schedule 2011/2012

Handled by ORTOP in Beaverton, OR

Jr.FLL EXPO Awards

In Jr.FLL, every team and team member’s achievements are celebrated!

Since events are organized and hosted by community members, there are no required awards or award categories. Event organizers are encouraged to recognize every participating team with an award. Organizers are welcome to create their own awards and award categories. At the ORTOP/OMSI Jr.FLL Expo participant will recieve a Jr.FLL STAR medalliaon. Coaches will be provided contact information to order trophies for team members after the event if they desire to do so.

To see examples of awards presented at Jr.FLL Expos, please click here.