The partnership between
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) and
The LEGO
Group has created a powerful program that helps young people
discover the fun in science and technology while building self-confidence,
knowledge and life skills. Each September, FLL announces the annual
Challenge to teams, which engages them
in hands-on robotics design and authentic
scientific research. After 8-12 intense weeks,
the FLL
season
culminates at high-energy, sports-like tournaments.
This year, over 56,010
children in North America and 32,460 children from 35 countries
internationally are participating in the FLL program
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.
"Children are our role models because they are
curious, creative and imaginative. They embrace discovery and wonder. They
are natural learners. These are precious qualities that should be nurtured
and stimulated throughout our lives".
The LEGO brand is an integrated universe of
experiences contributing to more fun and play. But the LEGO brand
represents much more than just play. "Play" in the LEGO sense is learning.
By helping children to learn, we build confident, curious and resourceful
adults. For their future. And ours.
season
culminates at high-energy, sports-like tournaments. 