 FIRST LEGO League Jr.  (Ages 5-9)
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\nThis program gives early elementary school students and their adult coaches the opportunity to work and create together while they explore science and technology concepts. Challenged to research a real-world problem\, then create a Show Me poster and working LEGO model of what they learned\, the journey of discovery brings out the best in students and adults alike. No experience is required!
Note:  Student Groups\, Scout Troops or Civil Air Patrol Members may register as a group for JRFLL (up to 6 team members) at a reduced rate. Each one must have a parent volunteer to assist with the team. Volunteer training\, support and supervision will be provided by AAALC teachers. When choosing this option\, groups must register under the appropriate tab and provide the contact person for the group. AAALC will contact groups within 48 hours of registration for a complete list of team members.
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FIRST LEGO League     (Ages 9-14)
Tomorrow’s innovators practice imaginative thinking and teamwork. Guided by two or more adult Coaches\, FIRST LEGO League* teams (up to 10 members\, ages 9-14) research a real-world problem such as food safety\, recycling\, energy\, etc.\, and are challenged to develop a solution. They also must design\, build\, program a robot using LEGO MINDSTORMS®\, then compete on a table-top playing field.
\nIt all adds up to tons of fun while they learn to apply science\, technology\, engineering\, and math concepts (STEM)\, plus a big dose of imagination\, to solve a problem. Along their journey\, they develop critical thinking and team-building skills\, basic STEM applications\, and even presentation skills\, as they must present their solutions with a dash of creativity to judges. They also practice the Program’s Core Values\, which emphasize discovery\, teamwork and good sportsmanship.
\nTeams will participate in a local competition on December 15 and may advance to regional competitions from there.
\n* An alliance between FIRST and the LEGO® Group  Â
\nNote:  Student Groups\, Scout Troops or Civil Air Patrol Members may register as a group for FLL (up to 10 team members) at a reduced rate. Each one must have a parent volunteer to assist with the team. Volunteer training\, support and supervision will be provided by AAALC teachers. When choosing this option\, groups must register under the appropriate tab and provide the contact person for the group. AAALC will contact groups within 48 hours of registration for a complete list of team members.
\nWant to join AAALC at the Kennedy Space Center Season Kick Off?
\nRegistered teams and their families may be able to join FIRST® at Kennedy Space Center for the season kick off celebration on September 8\, 2018. Additional information will go out to AAALC teams/families that register prior to July 28. Note: Attendance at this event is optional and participants will incur an additional cost to attend. AAALC will accept registrations for teams AFTER July 28 but anyone registering for a team after that date will not have the option of attending this event.
\nJoin FIRST® LEGO® League Jr.\, FIRST® LEGO® League\, and FIRST® Tech Challenge Teams\, with support from FIRST® Robotics Competition\, as we celebrate the start of our new mission and make all systems go with FIRST® LAUNCH 2019! Students ages 6 to 18 will kick-start their intergalactic adventure of STEM discovery with reveals of the annual challenge\, participation in workshops\, learning from field topic experts\, and visiting scientific displays and exhibits at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. All the while supporting each other\, sharing experiences\, and practicing the FIRST® Core Values.
\nWho: FIRST Teams in Florida
\nWhen: Saturday September 8\, 2018 9:00am to 5:00pm
\nWhere: Kennedy Space Center
\nVisit www.firstfl.org/firstlaunch2019
\nCosts for Attending the Event • Student Participant Registration: $29.75^ per student (inclusive of all fees) • Coach/Mentor Registration: $29.75^ per Coach/Mentor (inclusive of all fees) • Parent/Other Guest Registration: $40.34* per Parent/Other Guest (inclusive of all fees) • Boxed Lunch $11.00+ per meal (includes water or soft drink\, sandwich\, chips\, fruit\, and desert)
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- The winning family may bring their own food into the facility for guests. \n
- Parents of guests may not observe the lesson due to activity guidelines. They may arrive 15 minutes early for pick up to see their child's final product. Parents who wish to stay during the party may sit in the waiting area. Parents and family of the birthday child may stay for the activities. \n