First Lego League (FLL) Grades 4 - 8

First Tech Challenge (FTC) Grades 7-12

VEX - VEX Robotics

In the VEX Robotics Competition, presented by the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation, teams of students are tasked with designing and building a robot to play against other teams in a game-based engineering challenge. Classroom STEM concepts are put to the test as students learn lifelong skills in teamwork, leadership, communications, and more. Tournaments are held year-round at the regional, state, and national levels and culminate at the VEX Robotics World Championship each April!

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FLL - First Lego League

Introduces younger students to real-world engineering challenges by building LEGO-based robots to complete tasks on a thematic playing surface. FLL teams, guided by their imaginations and adult coaches, discover exciting career possibilities and, through the process, learn to make positive contributions to society.

FTC - First Tech Challenge

FTC is designed for students in grades 7-12 to compete head to head, using a sports model. Teams are responsible for designing, building, and programming their robots to compete in an alliance format against other teams. The robot kit is reusable from year-to-year and is programmed using a variety of languages. Teams, including coaches, mentors and volunteers, are required to develop strategy and build robots based on sound engineering principles. Awards are given for the competition as well as for community outreach, design, and other real-world accomplishments.

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Lance Swanson
Director of Communication & Foundation
402.494.2425 
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Phil Wieseler
Helpdesk Manager / Software Support
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Angela Abts,
Extension Educator, Youth Development
1505 Broadway Street
PO Box 129
Dakota City, NE  68731
Phone:  (402) 987-2140
Fax:  (402) 987-2160
Nebraska Extension In Dakota County
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