NYC FLL KICKOFF

1. NYC FLLKICKOFF Research Assignment Discussion Presented By: Mark Sharfshteyn NYC FLL Planning Committee Chair msharf@optonline.net

2. Introductions • Welcome to the NYC FLL Challenge Kickoff • At Polytechnic University • In Coordination With: • David Packard Center • PolyBOTS • NYC FLL Planning Committee

3. Kickoff Agenda • Research Assignment Discussion • Introduction to JFLL • NYC FLL Tournament Structure • Game and Mission Details – RH 116 • Research and Rookie Workshop – JAB 474

4. What is Energy? • Usable power from various sources • In the human body, food is our energy source • Power of energy is used to run our appliances, move our cars, give us light, etc.

5. Where does energy come from? • Comes in different forms – heat (thermal), light (radiant), mechanical, electrical, chemical and nuclear • Most of the energy comes from fossil fuels (gas, oil and coal) • Renewable energy sources include solar power, wind power and hydroelectric power

6. 2007 FLL Theme • Consider some of the energy choices • Find out how these choices affect the world • Analyze the energy choices and work to improve energy use

7. Project Video

8. For This Year’s Project Select a building in your community and evaluate the energy use 1 Talk to experts and propose solutions to reduce the consumption or move toward alternative energy uses 2 Share changes for your building with your community 3

9. Identifying Topic Select a building in your community and evaluate the energy use 1 • Discuss different energy sources used in your community • Choose a building such as a school or municipal building • Contact the manager of the building to perform an energy audit

10. Identifying Topic • During the audit look at what energy is used, how it is used and how much is used • Contact experts to find out the process of how different energy is made • Effects of this energy on the environment, its availability and cost

12. Talk to experts and propose solutions to reduce consumption 2 Create a Solution • Look for areas of improvement in the building that you choose: • How efficient is the energy use? • How could you make it better? • What about their sources of energy?

13. Create a Solution • Research potential alternate energy solutions • Propose short-term and long-term changes to move toward renewable energy • Is there a way to reduce the energy consumption at the building?

14. Present Your Solution Share changes for your building with your community 3 • Share your solution with others in your community • Educate your classmates about what you learned • Show your presentation to family and friends • Design a brochure or a storyboard • Present your findings to a sponsor • See the impact you and your team can have on your community and the world

15. Hints To Get Started

16. Hints to Get Started • Ask experts questions • Learn what they are working on and why • Select one idea to work on after brainstorming • Learn by visiting websites: www.firstlegoleague.org is a great starting point

17. At The Tournament You will need a clever way to present your ideas • Up to 5 minutes for presentation (including setup time) • Judges will ask you questions • Make your team stand out!!!!!

18. Official NYC FIRST Website www.nycnjfirst.org

19. Borough Qualifying Tournaments • Bronx • December 8th, 2007 • Lehman HS • Staten Island • December 15th, 2007 • Staten Island Technical HS • Queens • December 15th, 2007 • Aviation HS • Manhattan (only Sunday tournament) • December 2nd, 2007 • PACE University (Downtown Manhattan Campus) • Brooklyn • December 8th, 2007 • Brooklyn Tech HS

20. NYC FLL Championship Tournament Overview • Riverbank State Park 145th St. & Riverside Drive • Capacity: 80 teams • One Day Event • Saturday Jan. 26, 2008

21. KICKOFF AGENDA • Research Assignment Discussion • NYC FLL Tournament Structure • Group A – Veteran Coaches • NOW: RH 116 – Game Details and Brainstorming • Group B – Rookie Coaches • NOW: JAB 474 – Research and Rookie Workshop LATER: RH 116 – Game Details and Brainstorming

22. GOOD LUCK Teams!