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FLL and JFLL 2014 challenges announced

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The time has come! The waiting is over for Delaware’s JFLL and FLL teams. FIRST has announced the 2014 world-wide challenges for both age groups. They are challenged to think about, research, and design answers for this question- What is the future of learning?

In the 2014 FLL WORLD CLASS℠ Challenge, student teams will study how teaching and learning typically occurs- whether it is a particular skill, new academic content or something more complicated.

Then they are challenged to design a new more effective or efficient way to teach and learn that specific skill or idea. When students meet this challenge, they will teach adults about the ways that kids need and want to learn.

See guidelines, videos and get the new FLL challenge app here: http://www.firstlegoleague.org/challenge/2014fllworldclass#sthash.8z6TXzae.dpuf

Team registration info is on our site here: https://firststaterobotics.org/2014/06/01/team-registration-opens-for-fll-and-ftc/

think tank JFLL

In the 2014 Jr.FLL THINK TANK(SM) Challenge, children ages 6 to 9 will take a closer look at where and how learning happens every day. Teams will also learn about simple machines and build a model made of LEGO® elements with a motorized part. They work under Jr.FLL’s signature set of Core Values and ultimately present what they learned through a Show Me Poster.

Learn more about the JFLL challenge and starting a team here: http://juniorfirstlegoleague.org/2014-jrfll-think-tank-challenge.html

To find out about Delaware’s FLL and JFLL upcoming schedule of events, contact

  • First State JrFLL Partner, Teshenia Hughes, at-  JRFLLDSU@gmail.com
  • First State FLL Partner, Eric A. Cheek, at-   FLLDSU@gmail.com

To learn more about FIRST, see here.

FSR praised for inspiring, educating DE youth

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In a recent editorial in Delaware News Journal, Ted Kaufman, an engineer, former US senator and long-time advocate of STEM and engineering education, spotlights our organization– First State Robotics– along with Delaware Technology Student Association (DETSA) for providing opportunities for Delaware students to explore STEM as a possible career choice. Sen. Kauffman believes all students should learn that engineering can be fun; engineers make a difference; and anyone can become an engineer.

Read here:

STEM programs show promise for future generations A new Brookings Institute report should encourage kids to consider a STEM education, career

Also of interest:

Brief video excerpt from C-SPAN of Sen. Kaufmann’s ‘First State Robotics’ Senate floor speech, given September 2009 (from University of Delaware Library Exhibits)

Team registration opens for FLL and FTC

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FSR announces team registration has begun for the FLL and FTC 2014 season.

  • Register an FLL team here
  • Learn how to start an FLL team here
  • Register an FTC team here
  • Learn how to start an FTC team here

Upcoming announcements

In early fall, FLL will release the 2014 Challenge, based on a real-world scientific topic.

In September, FTC will hold a kick-off to announce the 2014 season’s game design.