For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology
    FIRST LEGO League

    A global robotics program for kids!

    Lego league is so much more than simply playing with Legos! FLL teams embark on an adventurous challenge based on current, real-world issues. In the August- December season, teams build an autonomous robot using engineering concepts that relate to the FLL annual theme and present their work at the Regional Tournament here in Durango. Post-season activities, such as state or global tournaments, could be possible!

    The Durango School District 9-R FIRST LEGO League (FLL) program is coordinated by The Powerhouse.

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    Lego League Explore: 1st - 4th Grade Students

    What is Lego League Explore?

    In Lego League Explore, teams of up to 6 similar-aged students work together to complete engineering challenges, build Lego models, and code those models to move, make sound,  and light up! Centered on a yearly-changing theme, students get to learn all about an area of science, and develop amazing durable skills like problem solving, communication, and more. Participants gain knowledge about an area of science while making lasting connections with peers and developing their skills in coding and robotics.

    Teams practice together for 12 sessions, ending in the Festival event to share their hard work! The Festival event is held May 3 at The Powerhouse.

    Watch our information video about Lego league Explore in 9-R

     

    Want to Start a Team?

    We’re looking for adults to coach teams for their students! For 9-R students, all costs are covered by the district, and Powerhouse staff is happy to train you in program delivery.  With Lego materials, SPIKE Essential coding kits, Engineering Notebooks, and any other needed materials provided, the program is as fun to run as it is to participate!

    Coaches set their own practice schedules, and The Powerhouse helps coordinate with 9-R school sites to get access to a practice space on the school site. 

    Anyone interested in coaching their own Lego League team should fill out this form. 

     

    Want to Join a Team?

    Click here to be added to the waitlist- we’ll let you know when an adult starts a team at your student’s school! 

    Explore

    (1st Grade- 3rd Grade)

    In Explore, teams of students ages 6-10 focus on the fundamentals of engineering as they explore real-world problems, learn to design, and code, and create unique solutions made with LEGO bricks and powered by LEGO® Education WeDo 2.0. In 12-16 after-school sessions, students will complete their challenges. In 9-R, the season runs in the spring. Schedules of practices will be announced based on volunteer availability.

    Challenge

    (4th - 8th Grade)

    Friendly competition is at the heart of Challenge, as teams of 2-10 students engage in research, problem-solving, coding, and engineering – building and programming a LEGO robot that navigates the missions of a robot game. In 12-16 after-school sessions, students will complete their challenges. The season runs August- December. Schedules of practices will be announced based on volunteer availability.

    Lego League Challenge: 4th - 8th Grade Students

    Volunteer-Led teams: Fall Semester

     The Powerhouse coordinates Lego League for all of Durango 9-R School District, and would be happy to help you get started! Not a Durango 9-R School? We’d still love to have you participate in the tournament. 

    Have a student interested in participating in a team, click here. 

    Anyone interested in coaching their own Lego League team should fill out this form. 

     

    The Tournament event is held in mid-November.