Challenge Overview
Going into its 5th season, Jr.FLL has captured the imagination and minds of thousands of kids. Each year, the Challenge Consultants design a new and exciting Challenge to ignite the inherent creativity in young kids. The end result of the design process is a Challenge with two defined parts – the Poster and the Model.
The Poster aspect requires kids to illustrate their research and team journey. It provides an opportunity for them to share what they studied, what they learned, and how they thought to improve the problem they chose. Their creative minds get started working on how to present their information and solution.
The Model portion of the Challenge gets kids’ hands busy. This is where they build a representation of what they are researching (according to the Challenge requirements), incorporating simple machines and movement into their creation. Teams are able to utilize a motor to power movement in their model, or they can move an element of it by hand.
The Jr.FLL Challenge is based on the same real-world topic as the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Challenge. It is open-ended, designed for younger kids, and customizable for every ability level.
Building a Global Game Plan
Embark on an exploration of the earth's climate in the Junior FIRST LEGO League's 2008 Climate Connections Challenge! Discover the links between science, people, resources, and communities. Unearth how we learn about past climates and delve into questions surrounding our current and future climatic conditions. Join Junior FIRST LEGO League teams in creating a global game plan as they make these Climate Connections!
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