Abstract
FIRST® LEGO® League is an inspiring, global robotics-based programme for young people, which develops confidence, problem solving, teamwork and STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) skills.
The IET delivers three programmes across the UK and Ireland for children aged 4 to 16 years. • FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge (for 9-16 year olds) — teams work together to design, build and program an autonomous LEGO® robot to solve a series of missions. • FIRST® LEGO® League Explore (for 6-9 year olds) — teams build a LEGO®Model and program it to move, whilst also creating a team research poster. • FIRST® LEGO® League Discover (for 4-6 year olds) —children develop STEM skills and language whilst learning through play using a themed DUPLO® set.
Teams in all divisions research a project, come up with innovative solutions and communicate their ideas. Throughout their work, they have to demonstrate the FIRST® LEGO® League Core Values, which include teamwork, innovation and impact.
More about the IET We are one of the world’s largest engineering institutions. Along with our partner organisations, we’re passionate about inspiring and supporting students with their STEM studies, helping them to develop valuable skills for the engineering sector and the wider economy.
We also support teachers through our primary and secondary education websites at theiet.org/education, which include curriculum-linked teaching resources and activities to inspire young students to find their inner engineer. We are the proud operational partner of FIRST® LEGO® League across the UK and Ireland.
Links: firstlegoleague.co.uk Facebook: @FirstLegoLeagueUK and @IETeducation Twitter: @FLLUK and @IETeducation Instagram: @IETeducation
