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 Resources
for the
2015-16 Challenge: Trash Trek
We’re not talking trash – we’re cleaning it
up! In the 2015 FIRST® LEGO® League
TRASH TREKSM Challenge, 290,000 children ages 9 to 16* from over
80 countries will explore the fascinating world of trash. From collection,
to sorting, to smart production and reuse, there is more to your trash than
meets the eye. Join FIRST LEGO League teams on a Trash Trek to
discover the hidden (or not so hidden) world of trash!
FIRST LEGO League (FLL®) challenges kids to think like
scientists and engineers. During the TRASH TREKSM season, teams
will choose and solve a real-world trash problem in the Project. They will
also build, test, and program an autonomous robot using LEGO MINDSTORMS®
technology to solve a set of missions in the Robot Game. Throughout their
experience, teams will operate under FLL’s signature set of Core Values,
celebrating discovery, teamwork, and Gracious Professionalism®.
- See more at: http://www.firstlegoleague.org/challenge/2015trashtrek#sthash.ILcMNjx6.dpuf
 We’re
not talking trash – we’re cleaning it up! In the 2015 FIRST® LEGO® League TRASH
TREKSM Challenge, 290,000 children ages 9 to 16* from over 80 countries will
explore the fascinating world of trash. From collection, to sorting, to smart
production and reuse, there is more to your trash than meets the eye. Join FIRST
LEGO League teams on a Trash Trek to discover the hidden (or not so hidden)
world of trash!
FIRST LEGO League (FLL®) challenges kids to think like scientists and
engineers. During the TRASH TREKSM season, teams will choose and
solve a real-world trash problem in the Project. They will also build, test, and
program an autonomous robot using LEGO MINDSTORMS® technology to solve a set of
missions in the Robot Game. Throughout their experience, teams will operate
under FLL’s signature set of Core Values, celebrating discovery, teamwork, and
Gracious Professionalism®.
See more at:
http://www.firstlegoleague.org/challenge/2015trashtrek
We
would like to create gallery of teams who use our worksheets! Just
email a photo that shows your team using any of our resources and short
description (include team name number, and city/state/country) and we'll
post it... Send it to
marco@techbrick.com
Interested in translating our documents? Please
send an email to
marco@techbrick.com
with your name, email, phone number, and preferred language.
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defray our costs? Consider a small contribution via PayPal.
SCROLL DOWN FOR RESOURCES
What will you
find on our 2015-16 FLL resource page when the challenge is released?
- THE MISSING GUIDES
- Scoring Sheets
- Images For Your Own Worksheets, Posters, and Clothing
- Highres Logo.
- Worksheet for the Challenge Table
- 11x17 Field Worksheet for Strategy
- A Worksheet for the Challenge Elements
- A Strategy Worksheet for the Challenge Pieces
- Step-By-Step Programming Worksheet
- Awesome Lego parts that can win you a FLL tournament (5 pages)
- What is a Team Info Sheet?
- Cool LEGO Ruler With Stud Counters
- Mission Path Robot Speed Spreadsheet
- Digital Truths Articles
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JFLL, FLL, and FTC challenges.
Scroll down for lots of resources . Get them now!
Team Info Sheets, Maps, Rules, Worksheets, Rulers and
more.
NOTE: IT IS BEST TO 'RIGHT CLICK' ON THE LINKS BELOW AND
CHOOSE "Save Target As..." to download the documents.
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A Note about Printing Elements at Fedexs or
Similar Stores:
Some stores have refused to print our documents based on corporate
copyright policy. However, the documents below do not fall under the policy. Got
to the
FLL Legal Notices Page (http://www.usfirst.org/aboutus/legal-notices
) and print out the PDF Titled: "Policy on the Use of FIRST Trademarks and
Copyrighted Materials." See section II points 1 and 2
II. WHO May Use These Trademarks and Copyrighted Materials
1. Currently registered FIRST teams and FIRST participants may use the
FIRST and the Joint FIRST and LEGO Trademarks (word marks and logos), and
the LEGO word marks, in a way that relates to their FIRST team names and
activities (e.g. the “FRC® Wonderbots” or the “FLL® Rocket Kids.” They do
not have to obtain advance permission, use Disclaimers, or provide advance
notice to FIRST.
2. Registered FIRST teams or FIRST participants (i.e., non-profit
entities) may use the FIRST and the Joint FIRST and LEGO Trademarks (word
marks, not the logos) and the LEGO word marks, and Copyrighted Material to
conduct activities related to a FIRST program (e.g., an FRC team teaching
skills to an FLL or Jr.FLL team) as long as they use the revenue to
underwrite their cost of participation in FIRST programs and use the
Disclaimers. They do not have to obtain advance permission or provide
advance notice to FIRST, but as noted, they are not permitted to use the
logos.
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A Note about Acrobat Files for MAC/LINUX
Users:
The files below are in Acrobat 8 format for high quality reproduction.
If you are on an older Mac or Linux system you may have problems opening them.
Sometimes the MAC native PDF viewer does not show complex PDFs correctly. You
should install the actual ACROBAT READER to view them.
You can download the latest Acrobat Reader from Adobe at
http://www.adobe.com.
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A Note about Downloading Files:
It is always preferable to use the HTTP download method rather than
just clicking on a file link. All you need to do is right-click on a link (on
most computers) or click and hold on older Mac and choose the 'save as...'
option. Depending on your browser this will read: "Save Target As..." or "Save
Link As..." or "Save File As..." You can then save the file to your desktop or
other location for use instead of opening it directly into your browser. |
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US FIRST RESOURCES: READ EVERYTHING AT THE
CHALLENGE PAGES. DON'T SKIP ONE DOCUMENT.
Main FLL Site:
http://www.firstlegoleague.org/challenge/2015trashtrek
2015 TRASH TREK Challenge
Challenge releases August 25th, 12 PM ET. Check your country site to
registration your team today.
We’re not talking trash – we’re cleaning it up! In the 2015 FIRST® LEGO® League
TRASH TREKSM Challenge, more than 233,000 children ages 9 to 16* from over 80
countries will explore the fascinating world of trash. From collection, to
sorting, to smart production and reuse, there is more to your trash than meets
the eye. Join FIRST LEGO League teams on a Trash Trek to discover the hidden (or
not so hidden) world of trash! |
 COACHES
HANDBOOK
CLICK HERE FOR THE
FLL-CoachesHandbook-2015-TRASHTREK-Online.pdf
Critical Warning From FIRST
LEGO League READ THIS NOW.
While it's obvious
that everyone needs to become an expert on the details of the Missions below,
it’s also EXTREMELY IMPORTANT for everyone, veteran teams as well as rookies, to
read the OTHER THREE CRITICAL ROBOT GAME PAGES: Field Setup + Rules + Updates,
and go back to them repeatedly.
Look at the benefits...
TEAMS WHO HAVE READ
EVERYTHING
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have fewer questions
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have less rework
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have fewer surprises at tournaments
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score higher
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have more fun
TEAMS WHO DON’T
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operate in a fog
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start over and lose time
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learn a lot from... referees
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lose points
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get stressed
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FLL: Important Note about
the Field Kit and Table Models and Un-numbered Bags
As you probably know, they have had delays in shipping the field kits. Therefore
they are not releasing the build instructions until Tues Aug, 25, at noon.
Previously the build instructions were included in the field kits and teams were
able to meet in August to pre-build the table and begin brainstorming.
This year, same as the past two years, the parts are neatly packed in numbered
bags 1-10 (some numbers have multiple bags). However. And this is a big HOWEVER.
There are three unnumbered bags with more than 100 parts (mostly beams and
plates). This means you cannot send the models home for assembly in on the first
day since the students need access to the unnumbered bags.
We plan to build at least one field kit on Tuesday Night, Aug 25, and document
the distribution of the un-numbered bag items which we will forward for other
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CHECK OUT ALL THE SCORING APPS:
CLICK HERE NOW.
Two and counting. |
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Practice
Scoring Sheet for Strategic Purposes
UPDATED AT 2p EDT on 8/28/2015 with Game
Updates
It is essential that you start early in your work to try timed and scored
runs. Even if you only have a few missions done you should still practice them.
You have 150 seconds to complete the missions and work towards the new max point standard.
Remember, these are not official scoring sheets so please always always
always check the game rulings at the FIRST LEGO League site and they include all
the scoring details for training. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOUR DRIVE TEAMS KNOW THE
RULES BECAUSE THEY HAVE TO SIGN OFF ON THE THEIR SCORES DURING A COMPETITION.
ENGLISH (v1):
FLL-2015-TrashTrek-ScoringSheet-EN.pdf
We will update the international versions shortly.
Please forward comments/suggestions to
marco@techbrick.com
CHECK OUT THE NEW SCORING APPS PAGE |
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THE MISSING GUIDES: WHOA!
This version of the document provides the names and bags for each
model. This was missing from sheets provided on launch day.
This document shows you which items from the un-numbered
parts bags go with each numbered item.
Thank you for tons of help from 2014 TechBrick FLL 4829 and
Jared of the Milken Knights who provided the first online scorer (http://milkenknights.com/fll2015).
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Worksheet for the "TrashTrek" Challenge Table
Worksheets Use these to plan your missions and programming.
- Scaled 1" to 1' or Metric
- Versions in US Letter or UK/EU A4 paper.
- PDF full color image
- Images are sharp
Right click and choose 'Save Target or Link As..." to save to your local
computer.
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11x17 Field Worksheet
for Strategy This is a press-ready PDF in 11 x 17 intended for use as a planning
tool with dry markers. Have it output at a vendor like Kinkos. Have mounted and
gloss laminated. You can then use dry markers to try different ideas for
missions.
NOTE: When you go to Fedex/Kinkos or a similar vendor you should
specify:
- Print 11x17 no bleeds (no color off the edge)
- Print at 100% (not fit to margins or page)
- Mount on foamcore or a similar stiff material.
- Gloss laminate.
This should cost between $9-12 per board (USD)
DOWNLOADS
Right click and choose 'Save Target or Link As..." to save to your local
computer.
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A Building Worksheet for the Challenge Elements
Use these to plan your missions and programming and make assignments during
assembly.
Now includes a reference to the "Bag with No Number..." Whoa.
DOWNLOADS
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A Strategy Worksheet for the Challenge Pieces
We will send this home with our team on our next meeting.
Their homework will be to read the challenge, write out
each task, and come with at least two ideas for each task. Use this in
conjunction with the table worksheet.
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Element Images For Your Own Worksheets, Posters, and Clothing We
extracted the table element images from the PDFs in various formats.
- All files are PNG format
- All graphics are RGB format and compatible with Word, PPT, and Web
applications.
- All PNGs have a transparent background.
- Layered Photoshop files are included in each ZIP file
DOWNLOADS
- Element Files in Four Resolutions
Right click and choose 'Save Target or Link As..." to save to your
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"TrashTrek" Logos
TRASH TREK GRAPHIC (letter size)
TRASH TREK LOGO
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Step-By-Step Programming Worksheet
A simple worksheet for mission/programming sequences. Right click and choose 'Save Target or Link As..." to save to your local
computer.
DOWNLOAD
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Mat Art
NOTE: This was photographed so there may be some minor deviations in
alignment. THIS IS NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR AN OFFICIAL MAT PURCHASED FROM YOUR
LEGO DISTRIBUTOR. IT IS ONLY INTENDED FOR USE TO MAKE PRACTICE MATS.
DOWNLOAD MAT ONLY
DOWNLOAD PRESS READY PDF (100 MB)
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FLL2015TrashTrek-Mat-Plain-FullSize-v02F.pdf
RIGHT CLICK AND CHOOSE SAVE TARGET/ LINK AS...
NOTE: This was photographed so there may be some minor deviations in
alignment. THIS IS NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR AN OFFICIAL MAT PURCHASED FROM YOUR
LEGO DISTRIBUTOR. IT IS ONLY INTENDED FOR USE TO MAKE PRACTICE MATS.
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This is how we get the mat image. |
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Cool LEGO Ruler
With Stud Counters for 2015-16 You can download
a press ready PDF of the cool TechBrick ruler we've been
giving out at tournaments.
Right
click on the link below and choose "Save Target As..." to
download the ruler PDF.
The ruler features:
- English and metric scales.
- LEGO stud counter.
Read these special instructions first:
- You must print this on US Legal Paper
(8.5 * 14 inches US)
- Print it on card stock for best results.
- Trim carefully at crop marks.
- Make SURE that Acrobat is set to print at 100% and
NOT fit to page or margins.
- This file can be used for commercial CMYK (4 color)
printing or printing on home or office color printers.
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BE SURE TO
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE LEFT FOR PROPER PRINTING OF
THIS RULER. |
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Season Planning Schedule:
From Week 0 to Your Tournament in 16 weeks and Beyond (to Mars). A great resource
from one of our mentors. Ginny To, the lead mentor of the FLL
ELECTROBOTS in Maryland (Delaware state champions in 2012-13) has prepared a
very useful schedule for FLL teams. I know this is in the handbook and other
places, but her presentation is concise.
DOWNLOADS
Right click and choose 'Save Target or Link As..." to save to your
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Mission Path Robot
Speed Spreadsheet
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2009 our 'Senior Team’ (FLL Team
1), which includes our older FLL
students and some younger ones in their
5th year of FLL, is took a different
approach.
We are teaching them to do true product
development by describing the challenge
in detail BEFORE they pick up one brick.
One of the tasks as do a real
calculation of the speed the robot must
achieve to make it through all the
missions. So Nathan W developed this
spread sheet to make sure the robot can
complete the missions.
We've left some sample data in the sheet
so you can see how it works.
Begin by measuring the distance your
robot must travel to complete all its
missions.
Then enter any stop times (in seconds)
that represent the time you take to do a
particular task.
What you have left is the time your
robot can drive. Divide into distance
and you your IPS/CPS measurement.
We will leave the calculations of IPS/CPS
to you and of course the test of whether
your robot can maneuver at that speed.
DOWNLOAD
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Awesome Lego parts that can win you an FLL tournament
Over the years there have been thousand of parts made by LEGO. You can find them
at BrickLink and many can give you a competitive advantage. Jonathan has
compiled some of the more interesting parts. There are thousands more. Happy
searching!
Angela W from the Netherlands Asked:
"We saw the info about the parts made by LEGO. We looked at the link for the
Lego parts and it is indeed a perfect link but for teams in the Netherlands it
is hard to get parts. In the Netherlands there are no shops were you can get
single items only boxes with total cars etc. BRICKSHOP Holland stores have none
of the items and we don't know where we can go now. Can you help us?"
Answer: You can buy these parts directly from BrickLink sellers. Most ship
internationally. All you need is a free bricklink account
https://www.bricklink.com/regCountry.asp?a=WN and a PayPal Account (also
free http://www.paypal.com.
We have ordered parts from Europe, Asia, Australia, Canada, etc. In fact
many of the parts on BrickLink are not available from LEGO which is why it is
fascinating. According to FLL rules you can use any official LEGO item every
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Mundane and Boring Subjects that will Change Your Digital Life
This a series one page articles that summarize all the key points of
critical communications issues. The topics in red below
will be of particular interest to mentors and teams. But you should still
read the all them.
Opening Page 1
Introduction 2
FIVE IMPORTANT BUSINESS PRINCIPLES 3
FILE NAMING SO YOU CAN FIND YOUR WORK 4
FOLDER NAMING AND VERSIONING 5
A MOST EXCELLENT TIP FOR OUTLOOK PART 1 6
SOCIAL MEDIA RULES TO LIVE BY 7
E-COMMERCE IS HARD: No Magic Bullets 8
FORMAT YOUR EMAIL IN A SENSIBLE MANNER 9
DON’T SEND TO, CC OR BCC WHEN YOU SHOULD SEND
PERSONALLY 10
NITTY GRITTY OF WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT 11
WHAT IS A CORPORATE ID? 12
DESIGNING A LOGO 13
THE SIX BASIC WORD FUNCTIONS TO KNOW 14
GOOD TYPE MAKES A DIFFERENCE. REALLY. 15
CAN YOU WEATHER :) CLOUD COMPUTING? 16
FROM 36 EXPOSURES TO 3600: HOW TO SORT DIGITAL PHOTOS 17
PHOTOGRAPHING EVENTS: THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW
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MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS FLOW CHART 19
PRIMER ON THE REASON FOR REQUIREMENTS 20
UNABASHED SELF PROMOTION 21
This document will be updated in the next with a number of new, useful
articles so be sure to subscribe to our NL.
Click Here To Subscribe.
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