2009 HARTLAND LEGO LEAGUE

Registration forms for the 2009/2010 school year DUE MAY 28TH 2009

FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is an exciting and fun global robotics program that ignites an enthusiasm for discovery, science, and technology in kids ages 9 to 14. Each year FLL teams embark on an adventurous Challenge based on current, real-world issues. Guided by a team coach and assisted by mentors, the kids:

       Research and solve a real-world problem based on the Challenge theme

       Present their research and solutions

       Build an autonomous robot using engineering concepts

Using the yearly Challenges, FLL:

       Entices kids to think like scientists and engineers

       Provides a fun, creative, hands-on learning experience

       Teaches kids to experiment and overcome obstacles

       Builds self-esteem and confidence

       Inspires kids to participate in science and technology

No matter what the child’s subject interest, FLL offers an opportunity for engagement. Whether it is by creativity, technology, or research, FLL dares kids to test, explore, expand, or completely change thoughts and approaches for different sciences each year.

STUDENT NAME:

ADDRESS:

PHONE:

AGE:               DATE OF BIRTH                              M / F

GRADE FOR 2009/2010_________________

PARENT NAME:                                          PARENT SIGNATURE:

PHONE:

PARENT WILLING TO COACH or MENTOR   Y /  N    

STUDENTS MUST BE AGES 9-14 ON JAN. 1ST, 2009 TO PARTICIPATE. (5th - 8th grade for the 2009 - 2010 school year)

TEAMS WILL BE MADE UP OF 6 STUDENTS AND A MIN. OF ONE COACH.

EACH TEAM WILL NEED COACHES AND MENTORS. ROBOTICS EXPERIENCE IS NOT NECESSARY TO COACH OR HELP YOUR CHILD'S TEAM. TEAM MEMBERS WILL NEED GUIDANCE WITH PROGRAMMING, RESEARCH AND PRESENTATION, AND TEAM SPIRIT. EACH TEAM WILL NEED ACCESS TO A COMPUTER, A LAPTOP IS PREFERABLE.

FLL IS NO LONGER FUNDED BY THE SCHOOLS SO THERE WILL BE A $125 FEE (NON-REFUNDABLE) PER CHILD TO REGISTER. THIS FEE WILL COVER TEAM REGISTRATION, FIELD KIT AND ROBOT. CHECKS CAN BE MADE OUT TO HARTLAND ROBOTICS. DUE MAY 28TH 2009

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT LEGO LEAGUE GO TO: HARTLANDLEGOLEAGUE.COM AND FIRSTLEGOLEAGUE.ORG

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS YOU CAN E-MAIL    coachmike@hartlandlegoleague.com