FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) is a program that supports children and youngsters
in order to introduce them to science and technology in a sporty atmosphere.
FLL Core Values
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We are a team.
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We do the work to find solutions with guidance from our coaches and mentors.
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We know our coaches and mentors don't have all the answers; we learn together.
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We honor the spirit of friendly competition.
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What we discover is more important than what we win.
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We share our experiences with others.
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We display Gracious Professionalism® and Coopertition® in everything we do.
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We have FUN!
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Gracious Professionalism® means teams compete against challenges but appreciate and treat each other with respect. Gracious professionals lenda helpi ng hand to an opponent when needed because they want everyone to have a chance to compete. Even when a team wins the competition, they avoid treating anyone like losers.
Coopertition® combines the concepts of cooperation and competition. Coopertition is founded on the philosophy that teams can (and should!) cooperate with each other even as they compete. Once you have mastered a skill, you teach it to someone else so that everyone can do better next time. You still do your best to win, just not at the other team’s expense.