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FIRST® LEGO® League Jr.Reviewers’ Meeting

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Teams

• Design and construct a model using LEGO elements and motorized parts

• Present their research journey on a poster

• Learn teamwork skills and about Core Values

• Build self-confidence,knowledge, and life skills

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FIRST® Core Values

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The Challenge

• Every year the Program staff works with experts in the field to create a Challenge for teams to research

• The Challenge relates to an important real-world topic

• Past Challenges have been about: climate, transportation, food, seniors, and etc.

• Teams research the Challenge theme and create a LEGO model (Moon Base) and a Show Me poster that represents their learning

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FIRST® LEGO® League Jr. Challenge

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Inspire Model

This seasons Inspire Model is a Rocket Ship. It is used by teams to inspire them on their journey. All teams must incorporate the Inspire Model in their Moon Base.

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WeDo 2.0

* Above picture of WeDo 2.0 and example program

All teams must program and motorize at least one part of their Moon Base using LEGO® Education WeDo.

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Team Model (2016 Example)

WeDo (motor)

2016 Inspire Model

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Programming

Teams will use a devise to run their program and motorize their team model

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Model Expectations

Your Moon Base should…□ Show how you will get and use at least one of these:

• Water• Energy• Air

□ Show your solution(s) to any other problem(s) that you explored□ Be made of only LEGO® elements

• You may use LEGO bricks, minifigures, baseplates, and other elements.• You may NOT use glue, paint, or any other art supplies.

□ Include the LEGO rocket ship□ Have at least one motorized part programmed with LEGO® Education WeDo 2.0□ Be no more than 30 in. (76 cm) long and 15 in. (38 cm) wide

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Show Me Poster Guidelines

Your poster should have three main parts: Explore, Create and Test, and Share

• Explore: What did you learn this season? How did you learn it?

• Create and Test: How did you create your Moon Base and WeDo 2.0 program?How did you test them? How did you make them better?

• Share: What do you want to share about your team?You can use words, drawings, and photos on your poster. You can also attach small objects.

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Show Me Poster

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FIRST® LEGO® League Jr. Expo

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What is a FIRST® LEGO® League Jr. Expo?

• A fun, non-competitive community event• Teams share what they have learned • Celebrate with other teams, families, and volunteers

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At a FIRST® LEGO® League Jr. Expo

• Their personal experience with science and engineering topics.

• What they learned working as a member of a team.

• The satisfaction of becoming an expert and teaching others.

Teams share:

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What is a Volunteer Reviewer?

An important volunteer role at an Expo

Volunteer Reviewers meet with teams and ask them questions about their season

Help give awards at a Closing Ceremony

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Volunteer Reviewer Responsibilities

• There should be 2 Reviewers for 5-7 teams.

• Reviewers walk around Expo visiting teams.

• Ask questions about their research, LEGO model, and Show Me poster.

• Provide positive feedback to teams

• Be kind to teams and show interest in their project.

• Write down notes about each team to help with awards after.

• If providing team awards, help assign and distribute awards at the Closing Ceremony.

• Be part of the High-Five line at the Closing Ceremony.

• Reviewers should never be alone in a room with teams.

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Reviewer Questions

• Reviewers will receive questions to help guide the reviewing process

• When asking questions sit of kneel, so children feel more comfortable

• Smile and have fun!

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Expo Awards

• Everyone wins!

• Every child on a FIRST® LEGO® League Jr. team must leave the Expo with something, whether it is a participation certificate, a ribbon, medal, pin, and etc.

• Some Expo Organizers may decide to also give team awards.

• These awards are taken from the Standard Award List.

• Reviewers should review their notes about each team and help assign one of these awards to each team.

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High-Five Ceremony

Teams parade up to receive their award. They go through a high-five line consisting of Reviewers, volunteers, or even Coaches before returning to their seats.

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Thank you!