FIRST LEGO League - Challenge Watch video

Lead a hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programme in your school or community for 9-14 year olds

The Programme

Friendly competition is at the heart of Challenge, as teams of students ages 9-14* engage in research, problem-solving, coding, and engineering - building and programming a LEGO® robot that navigates the missions of a robot game.

*ages vary by country

Robot Game - Teams build a robot using a reusable LEGO® MINDSTORMS® or LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime kit that ...

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The Programme

Friendly competition is at the heart of Challenge, as teams of students ages 9-14* engage in research, problem-sol...

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Funding Available
$2,600 per new project
Funded locations: Reno and Sparks (Washoe County) & Storey and Lyon Counties

Funded locations:

Reno and Sparks (Washoe County) & Storey and Lyon Counties

To access funding:

  • Complete a 30 Day Challenge
  • Report the impact of your project
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$2,600 per new project
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“These programmes have been an amazing resource for both the children and families in our community. As a volunteer for 20 years, I’ve gotten to see countless students come through the programmes, learning and growing in ways that continue to ama...

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Karen Berger
Volunteer and FLL Regional Tournament Coordinator

How to start a project on ChangeX

  • 1

    Create your project page

    Click the green start button to register and set up your project page. It’s quick, free and easy.

  • 2

    Complete a 30 Day Challenge

    Complete simple steps in 30 days to start your project and access funding.

  • 3

    Activate your project

    Follow the 5 Step Guide and your action plan to bring the project to life.

  • 4

    Share impact

    Share an impact summary to access the remaining funding and continue your project.

Great for

  • Typically run by school teacher or community members
  • Looking for ways to engage kids in STEM
  • Working with 9-14 year olds

FIRST LEGO League - Challenge project essentials

5 Step Guide

  • Register with FIRST
  • Order your season materials and robotics kits
  • Review the season resources
  • Receive season materials (Challenge Sets and Guidebooks)
  • Run your first session!

Time

Suggested: This can be done during curriculum time in 1 lesson per week

Resources

More information on how to get started and any resources shared by the FIRST LEGO League - Challenge

790 FIRST LEGO League - Challenge projects have already been started

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Meet the Social Innovator

“FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge brings science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to kids, (grades 4-8, ages 9-14) through fun and exciting hands-on learning. FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge participants gain real-world problem-solving experiences through a guided, global robotics programme, helping today’s students and teachers build a better future together.”

Kaitlin Ilnitzki, Assistant Director, VA+DC FIRST LEGO League

790 FIRST LEGO League - Challenge projects have already been started

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