A special THANK YOU to our MINNESOTA HIGH TECH KIDS SPONSORS! Proudly Presents MINNESOTA FIRST LEGO LEAGUE TOURNAMENT SEASON

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1 A special THANK YOU to our MINNESOTA HIGH TECH KIDS SPONSORS! Proudly Presents MINNESOTA FIRST LEGO LEAGUE TOURNAMENT SEASON 12

2 GENERAL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE *Please note that times are approximate, check your detailed schedule 7:30 a.m. Registration Opens 8:00 a.m. Opening Ceremonies 8:15 a.m. Coaches Meeting 8:45 a.m. Judging Sessions* 9:30 a.m. Robot Performance Rounds* *Detailed schedules are available at the information table. 3:30 p.m. Head-to-Head Robot Competition 4:45 p.m. Awards Ceremony Trophies will be presented at the awards ceremony. All team members will receive participation medals. Coaches will be able to pick up judges comment sheets and medals following the awards ceremony. 5:15 p.m. Tournament Site Clean Up Please clean your pit area after your last Head-to-Head round. To help your Tournament Director, please stack chairs and remove all trash from your area. Thank you! JOIN OUR VOLUNTEER TEAM AND BECOME PART OF THE HIGH TECH KIDS FAMILY! These events would not be possible without our amazing volunteers. Lend your time and talents and become a volunteer! We are always in need of referees and judges. For more information on how you can help contact Kendra McConnell kendra@hightechkids.org Sign up for our volunteer newsletter at Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram Share your tournament photos #MNFLL THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS These programs are made possible by the generous support given to us by our Sponsors, Corporate Donors, Foundations and Individual Donors. Their commitment to our mission allow s us to provide competitive STEM opportunities to Minnesota youth and keep our tournament fees as low as possible for all teams. Help us FUEL THE MISSION for our future Minnesota innovators by donating online today! DONORS AND FOUNDATIONS Allina Health Argosy Foundation Avnet Burns & McDonnell Foundation Carolyn Foundation Eaton Ecolab Foundation Emerson Automation Solutions Envirosight Estee Lauder Companies H.B. Fuller Foundation Heraeus INCOSE North Star Chapter Ingersoll Rand Charitable Foundation My Tana Rank Crankers Rochester Area Foundation Sage Glass Thomson Reuters United Health Corporation and many Individual Donors HighTechKids1 High-Tech-Kids hightechkids All gifts are tax deductible 2 11

3 DID YOU KNOW THAT HIGH TECH KIDS ORGANIZES ADDITIONAL FIRST PROGRAMS? Check out a FLL Jr or FTC event! Schedules available at Students grades K-4 Teams research the current challenge theme and display their finding on a Show Me Poster. Using LEGO elements, incorporating LEGO WeDo, teams design and build a model with a simple machine and moving part. Students grades 7-12 Teams design, build, and program their robots using Java to compete in an alliance format against other teams. Teams, with the help of coaches, mentors and volunteers, are required to develop strategy and build robots based on sound engineering principles. Awards are given for the competition as for well as for community outreach, design, and other real-world accomplishments. 10 FLL Jr introduces STEM and science discovery to our youngest Minnesota learners. As students age out of FLL, FTC fosters additional STEM opportunities to Minnesota students. CODE CHAMPIONSHIP COMING AUGUST 17, 2019 Competitive computer coding has arrived! Build a computer bot to play head to head against other coders in your age group. Fun for both the experienced and first time coder. Code Championship is for students ages 8-15 Information about the Code Championship and Coding Boot Camps may be found at Brought to you in partnership with Abamath. CORE VALUES The FLL Core Values are the cornerstones of the FLL program. They are among the fundamental elements that distinguish FLL from other programs of its kind. Discovery: We explore new skills and ideas. Innovation: We use creativity and persistence to solve problems. Impact: We apply what we learn to improve our world. Inclusion: We respect each other and embrace our differences. Teamwork: We are stronger when we work together. Fun: We enjoy and celebrate what we do! IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW Teams should arrive 5 minutes early to judging and sessions will last 15 minutes. Research and Design & Programming judging is open to the public as space allows. Be respectful of the team and turn off all cell phones before entering the room. Please NOTE Core Values judging is NOT open to the public. One adult is asked to accompany the team to this judging session. Please keep all food and beverages in the concession/cafeteria area. No food or beverages are allowed in the gymnasiums. Concessions proceeds are typically fundraisers that support local school and youth programs. Please consider supporting them! This is a public facility. All robots, computers and other valuables are the team s responsibility. Items should not be left unattended. Wi-Fi is not guaranteed to us or the general public. Merchandise is available for purchase from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. All proceeds support High Tech Kids. Everyone working today is a volunteer, giving their time and doing the best he/she can. KEEP CORE VALUES IN MIND TODAY Share Challenge Sets and Practice Tables in your Pit Area. Officials may observe teams at any time during the day. Please demonstrate Gracious Professionalism! 3

4 MN FLL REGIONAL TOURNAMENT AWARDS Core Values Award Presented to the team that best exemplifies the FLL Core Values. Judges will look for teams that work well together and focus on task specific activities during the tournament. Research Project Award Presented to the team whose research presentation covers all aspects of the project and has an in-depth knowledge of the topic. Creativity, innovation, and sharing are ALL required to succeed in this category. Robot Design Award Presented to the team whose understanding, application, and description of mechanical principals produces the most solid, predictable, and dependable robotic design. Robot Performance Award Presented to the team that accomplishes the highest score in the three scheduled performance rounds. Judge s Award This is an open ended award with no specific criteria. Officials are looking for an inspirational story that may change from tournament to tournament. Teams need only share their experience with the judges for consideration of this award. Programming Award Presented to the team best demonstrating an in-depth understanding of sound programming principles & applications for unique or exceptional execution of the missions. Innovative Design Award Presented to the team best demonstrating its ability to use a creative design, component, or unique strategy of play for the most original approach to solving the robotic missions. 1st & 2nd Place Head-to-Head Robot Performance Awards Presented to 1st & 2nd place in the afternoon Head-to-Head rounds. Team Spirit Award Presented to the team best demonstrating the spirit of FIRST through extraordinary enthusiasm, gracious professionalism, and support of fellow teams. INSPIRED BY WHAT YOU SEE? FIRST LEGO League is provided in Minnesota by High Tech Kids, a 501C(3) non-profit organization. We deliver fun, hands-on science, engineering & technology programs and events that inspire Minnesota kids. We inspire kids to BUILD confidence, CREATE opportunities and THRIVE in the 21st century. Donate Today! Make your tax-deductible contribution today or on our website: Give While You Shop Are you an Amazon Shopper? By using smile.amazon.com you can benefit High Tech Kids. Simply choose INSciTE High Tech Kids and Amazon will donate 0.5% back to High Tech Kids BOSTON SCIENTIFIC STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT Saturday, February 23, 2019 Washington Technology Magnet School 1495 Rice Street St. Paul, MN

5 MN FLL SEASON All events are free and open to the public! REGIONAL TOURNAMENTS Dakota Hills Middle School, Eagan November 10 Lakeville South High School, Lakeville November 17 Prior Lake High School, Prior Lake November 17 Capitol Hill Magnet School, St. Paul December 1 Holy Family Catholic High School, Victoria December 1 Capitol Hill Magnet School, St. Paul December 2 Holy Family Catholic High School, Victoria December 2 Northome School, Northome December 8 Hermantown Middle School, Hermantown December 8 Central Middle School, Eden Prairie December 8 Chippewa Middle School, North Oaks December 8 Willow Creek Middle School, Rochester December 8 Central Middle School, Eden Prairie December 9 Chippewa Middle School, North Oaks December 9 Willow Creek Middle School, Rochester December 9 Discovery Middle School, Alexandria December 15 St. Paul Public Schools ONLY January 19 Capitol Hill Magnet School, St. Paul Minneapolis Public Schools ONLY January 26 Anishinabe Academy, Minneapolis SECTIONAL TOURNAMENTS Capitol Hill Magnet School, St. Paul January 12 Capitol Hill Magnet School, St. Paul January 13 Capitol Hill Magnet School, St. Paul January 20 8 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How do Teams Advance? Advancement is based on a combination of all three judging sessions as well as a teams highest robot performance score. Teams must be well rounded in ALL areas of competition. Note: Robot Scores during the head to head rounds are not factored into advancement. Another team did something REALLY awesome! If you witness, or are the recipient of, a kindness please come to the officials room and let us know! Our team needs to leave early. Please let us know if your team is leaving early. To have medals and rubrics mailed, simply go to the merchandise table and fill out the mailing envelope. The cost to mail awards is $7.00. Our team advanced to Sectionals! What s next? Congratulations! Teams may choose from the three Sectionals offered. There will be instructions in your envelope about how to register along with a link. The coach will also receive an from High Tech Kids. Remember Kids do the Work Please note that all work presented at an official event should be the work of the students on the team. Why does HTK collect Demographics of our team? High Tech Kids is a 501(c)3 nonprofit entity and demographic data is something our sponsors ask. HTK does not receive financial support from FIRST to run these programs nor do they share this type of team information with us. We appreciate your cooperation. Are High Tech Kids and FIRST the same? High Tech Kids and FIRST are completely separate entities. They are not tied together financially or organizationally. FIRST has partners around the world who manage events locally. In Minnesota, High Tech Kids is the partner organization for FLL Jr, FLL and FTC. Young Mentor/Leader Awards Do you know an outstanding youth who works with Minnesota FIRST LEGO League teams? Each year we recognize our extraordinary MN youth leaders and mentors with a scholarship. Nominations are open on the High Tech Kids website under Grants and Scholarships. Can I still volunteer? Absolutely! We have opportunities in judging, refereeing, scorekeeping and more. Please see the volunteer section of our website or contact Kendra@hightechkids.org. 5

6 PROJECT INTO ORBIT CHALLENGE Have you ever thought about what it would be like to live in space for a year or more? What would you need to stay alive, healthy and happy? The Project Challenge is to identify a human physical or social problem faced during long duration space exploration and develop an innovative and creative solution. 8 AEROBIC EXCERCISE Advance the Dial using one/both Levers Pointer in Orange = 22 PTS OR Pointer in White = 20 PTS OR Pointer tip in Grey = 18 PTS 9 STRENGTH EXERCISE Stay in Shape! Lift the bar so the 4th hole comes into View = 16 PTS 10 FOOD PRODUCTION Spin the Growth Chamber via the Push Bar Green Bar is shown = 16 PTS 11 ESCAPE VELOCITY Launch the Spacecraft Spacecraft stays up by pressing the Strike Pad = 24 PTS 12 SATELLITES Put Satellites Into Orbit Any part of a Satellite On/Above the Outer Orbit = 8 PTS EACH ROBOT PERFORMANCE MISSIONS 1 SPACE TRAVEL Send Payloads Rolling Vehicle Payload = 22 PTS Supply Payload = 14 PTS Crew Payload = 10 PTS 13 OBSERVATORY See the Stars by Rotating the Observatory Pointer in Orange = 20 PTS OR Pointer in White = 18 PTS OR Pointer tip in Grey = 16 PTS 2 SOLAR PANEL ARRAY Activate Solar Arrays Both Solar Panels Angled to the Same Field = 22 PTS EACH TEAM Your Solar Panel Angled to the Opposite Field = 18 PTS 3 3D PRINTING Eject Red Brick with a Grey Regolith Red Brick Ejected = 18 PTS OR Ejected and completely in Planet Area = 22 PTS 4 CRATER CROSSING Robot/Rover crosses from East to West Crossed the Flattened Gate Completely = 20 PTS 5 EXTRACTION Move the Four Core Samples All 4 Samples are NOT Touching the Axle = 16 PTS GAS CORE SAMPLE In Lander s Target and Touching the Mat = 12 PTS OR Completely in Base = 10 PTS WATER CORE SAMPLE Supported by the Food Growth Chamber = 8 PTS 6 SPACE STATIOIN MODULES Move the Modules CONE MODULE Completely in Base = 16 PTS TUBE MODULE Insert into the West side of Habitation Hub = 16 PTS DOCK MODULE Transfer to the East Side of Habitation Hub = 14 PTS 7 SPACE WALK Move Gerhard into the Airlock Chamber Completely In = 22 PTS OR Partially In = 18 PTS PENALTIES for Robot Interruption Each time Robot is Touched Outside of Base = MINUS 3 POINTS EACH MAXIMUM PENALITIES IS METEOROID DEFLECTION Toss and Catch Meteoroids Meteoroids in Center Section = 12 PTS EACH Meteoroids in either Side Section = 8 PTS EACH *note: Meteoroids must be released west of the Free Line and independent between release and scoring position 15 LANDER TOUCH-DOWN Help the Fragile Lander Move the Intact Lander to be touching the Mat and In the Target Circle = 22 PTS OR Move the Intact Lander to be Touching the Mat and In the Planet Area = 10 PTS OR Move both parts of the Lander to Base = 16 PTS 7