FLL is built around theme-based challenges to engage youth in research, problem solving, coding, and engineering. The foundation of the program is the FIRST Core Values, which emphasizes teamwork, discovery, and innovation. Students emerge more confident, excited, and equipped with the skills they need in a changing workforce. Students get to:
Program: FIRST LEGO League
Type: Remote
Season: Season began August 4, 2020, fully remote competitions are tentatively scheduled for February and March 2021
Season Info: FIRST LEGO League RePlay Season Info
Registration: Team registration for the 2020-21 season is currently open. Log in to or set up your account at www.firstinspires.org to get started
Technologies Needed: Teams will still need to build a physical robot, access to an EV3 or Spike Prime kit is required. Teams should also be prepared to have reliable internet access and a device that can access Zoom
Details: It's the same FIRST LEGO League you know and love - but fully remote! Details about remote judging, remote robot games, and awards will be released soon.
Program: Global Innovation Awards
Type: Remote
Season: Season began August 4, 2020, judging tentatively scheduled for February and March 2021
Season Info: Global Innovation Awards Season Info
Registration: Free to enter. Teams can be 1-10 students.
The formal Global Innovation Awards team registration will be open in September, but teams are encouraged to start working on their projects as soon as they can.
Technologies Needed: Teams should be prepared to have reliable internet access and a device that can access Zoom.
Details: The Global Innovation Awards is an extension to the FIRST LEGO League Innovation Project. Teams explore a problem, come up with a solution, and go above and beyond to explore how their solution can become a real product. Teams will research how to patent, prototype and start a business. They will then present a product pitch for the Global Innovation Awards judges. The top projects around the world will win $20,000! All judging will be held remotely this season and details will be released soon.