09/07/08

FIRST LEGO LEAGUE is a result of an exciting alliance between FIRST and the LEGO Company. Guided by adult mentors and their own imaginations, FLL students solve real-world engineering challenges, develop important life skills, and learn to make positive contributions to society.

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.

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. www.usfirst.org   Dean Kamen is the founder of first.  This is the Wikipedia entry for him. Dean Kamen