Students in grades 4-8  are given the opportunity to design, build, and program a robot using LEGO bricks, sensors, motors, and gears. This gives the team members hands-on experience in basic engineering and  computer programming.

A new challenge is given out every year by FIRST LEGO League International, consisting of several different tasks to be completed by each team's LEGO robot. Each team has two minutes and thirty seconds to make their robot do as many tasks as possible, with each task worth a predetermined number of points. An award is given to the top-scoring team, as well as to teams who excel in other categories.

This year's theme:  BioMedical

Can First Lego League Teams improve our quality of life?

Through the 2010 Body Forward™ Challenge, students will explore the cutting-edge world of Biomedical Engineering to discover innovative ways to repair injuries, overcome genetic predispositions, and maximize the body's potential, with the intended purpose of leading happier and healthier lives.

FIRST LEGO League is a fast-growing event. As of 2006, there were 7,501 teams participating in almost 400 FIRST-sanctioned tournaments all over the world. These competitions culminate in the FIRST LEGO League World Festival, held in conjunction with the FIRST Robotics Championship Event in Atlanta, Georgia, at the Georgia Dome.

First Lego League International Site: 

• www.firstlegoleague.org

About FIRST:
  For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology.

FIRST's mission is to design accessible, innovative programs to build self-confidence, knowledge and life skills while motivating young people to pursue opportunities in science, technology and engineering. Dean Kamen is the founder of FIRST.    For more information, videos and pictures, please see the FIRST website.

Connect to FIRST Social Networking Community!

FIRST LEGO League is a fast-growing event.

As of 2008, there were over 11,000 teams participating in almost 500 FIRST-sanctioned tournaments all over the world. These competitions culminate in the FIRST LEGO League World Festival, held in conjunction with the FIRST Robotics Championship Event in Atlanta, Georgia, at the Georgia Dome.

Photos from the 2009 FIRST LEGO LEAGUE WORLD FESTIVAL.

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