{"id":156,"date":"2022-05-22T00:29:35","date_gmt":"2022-05-22T00:29:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jedc.org\/first\/first-lego-league-explore\/"},"modified":"2025-09-29T15:42:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T23:42:18","slug":"first-lego-league-explore","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jedc.org\/firstinalaska\/first-lego-league-explore\/","title":{"rendered":"FIRST LEGO League EXPLORE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Introduction&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_post_title meta=&#8221;off&#8221; featured_image=&#8221;off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Page Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/VfoOLKr9QiY&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Introduction Video&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;General Information&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1750px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Heading&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">What is <span><em>FIRST <\/em>LEGO League Explore<\/span>?<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider admin_label=&#8221;Divider Line&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Overview of FLL EXPLORE&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Focused on building an interest in science and engineering in children ages 6-9, <span><em>FIRST<\/em><sup><em style=\"font-size: 12px;\">\u00ae <\/em><\/sup>LEGO<sup><em style=\"font-size: 12px;\">\u00ae <\/em><\/sup>League Explore<\/span> (Formerly FLL Jr.) is a hands-on program designed to capture young children&#8217;s inherent curiosity and direct it toward discovering the possibilities of improving the world around them.\u00a0 Just like <span><em>FIRST <\/em>LEGO League Challenge<\/span>, this program features a real-world challenge, to be solved by research, critical thinking and imagination. Guided by adult coaches and the <em>FIRST <\/em>Core Values, students work with <span>LEGO\u00a0<\/span>elements and moving parts to build ideas and concepts and present them for review.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Students get to:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Design and build challenge solutions using <span>LEGO\u00a0<\/span>elements<\/li>\n<li>Apply real-world math and science concept<\/li>\n<li>Research challenges facing today\u2019s scientists<\/li>\n<li>Learn team-building and presentation skills<\/li>\n<li>Develop Show-Me poster<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">During most years, <span><em>FIRST <\/em>LEGO League Explore<\/span> teams are invited to participate in any of our <span><em>FIRST<\/em><sup><em style=\"font-size: 12px;\">\u00a0<\/em><\/sup>LEGO<sup><em style=\"font-size: 12px;\">\u00a0<\/em><\/sup>League <\/span>Tournaments. <span><em>FIRST<\/em><sup><em style=\"font-size: 12px;\">\u00a0<\/em><\/sup>LEGO League<\/span> Explore teams will have a designated area to set up their projects and a scheduled time to present to a panel of judges (usually an hour before the Awards Ceremony). There are no special awards in <span><em>FIRST <\/em>LEGO League <\/span>Explore, but all participants receive a special <span><em>FIRST <\/em>LEGO League <\/span>Explore medal and recognition during the Awards Ceremony of the tournament.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider admin_label=&#8221;Divider Line&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Essentials PT1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1750px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Who (Header)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">WHO<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Who&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span><em>FIRST <\/em>LEGO<sup><em style=\"font-size: 12px;\">\u00a0<\/em><\/sup>League <\/span>Explore Teams are 2-6 kids who are in the age range of 6 to 9 years of age.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Teams form in schools, clubs, and neighborhood groups. No requirements on affiliation.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Teams need at least 2 adult coaches\/mentors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;What (Header)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">WHAT<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;What&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span><em>FIRST <\/em>LEGO League Explore<\/span> is a fun program focused on building interest in science, technology, and engineering.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Students work with <span>LEGO\u00a0<\/span>elements and moving parts to build ideas and concepts and present them for review. <span><em>FIRST <\/em>LEGO<sup><em style=\"font-size: 12px;\">\u00a0<\/em><\/sup>League Explore<\/span>\u00a0teams can participate in Festivals.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span><em>FIRST <\/em>LEGO League <\/span>Explore is <em>not<\/em> a competition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;When (Header)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">WHEN<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;When&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Registration opens in August and remains open until April.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Most teams meet once or twice a week for 6-8 weeks. Team meetings usually last 1-2 hours.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Official <em>FIRST <\/em>LEGO League Explore Festivals are often held in conjunction with our <span><em>FIRST <\/em>LEGO League <\/span>Qualifier Tournaments held at various locations around the state in late November through early January.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Local <span><em>FIRST <\/em>LEGO League <\/span>Explore Festivals can be held at anytime and hosted by any team. The affiliate partner can arrange for official medals to be sent to students participating in these events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Essentials PT2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1750px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Where (Header)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">WHERE<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Where&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are <span><em>FIRST <\/em>LEGO League <\/span>Explore teams in most areas of the state including remote villages. Teams can be started ANYWHERE.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Official Festivals are held around the state: Kenai, Juneau, Bethel, Palmer, Anchorage, and Fairbanks typically\u00a0host expos.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Many teams meet in school classrooms as an after school club. Basements, garages, and just about any other place works great too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Cost (Header)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">COST<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Cost&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0as of Fall 2025, Official Team Registration is $140 not including shipping. This includes the cost of registration for your team and includes the<strong> season specific<\/strong> <span>LEGO<sup><em style=\"font-size: 12px;\">\u00a0<\/em><\/sup><\/span>Explore set your team will use this season as well as the books that will guide your team through the process.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Some teams choose to buy additional <span>LEGO\u00a0<\/span>supplies, but it is not necessary. <span><em>FIRST <\/em>LEGO League<\/span> Explore teams use <span>LEGO\u00a0<\/span>Spike Essential Kits which are available for teams to purchase for $320 not including shipping (as of fall 2024) and can be used year after year. New teams in their first year will have to purchase this kit.<\/li>\n<li>Participation in <span><em>FIRST <\/em>LEGO League <\/span>Explore Festivals in Alaska is free.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Most teams budget for additional items like t-shirts, tri-fold presentation boards, art supplies, and snacks.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Teams are funded by schools, parent-teacher organizations, parents, or other sources of funds. Some find corporate sponsors. There are sometimes a limited number of new team grants available for teams with financial needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;How (Header)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">HOW<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;How&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/robotics\/fll\/start-a-team\"><span><em>FIRST<\/em><sup><em style=\"font-size: 12px;\">\u00ae <\/em><\/sup>LEGO<sup><em style=\"font-size: 12px;\">\u00ae <\/em><\/sup>League<\/span> Website<\/a> for information on starting a team. More information and assistance is available by emailing firstak@jedc.org.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">THEME<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Theme For The 2025-26 <span><em>FIRST<\/em><sup><em style=\"font-size: 12px;\">\u00ae <\/em><\/sup>LEGO<sup><em style=\"font-size: 12px;\">\u00ae <\/em><\/sup>League Explore Season I<\/span>s:<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Current Season Logo and Teaser&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.jedc.org\/firstinalaska\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/first_age_fll_unearthed_logo_vertical_rgb_fullcolor.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;first_age_fll_unearthed_logo_vertical_rgb_fullcolor&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/aNYTFk9PsVo?si=2KA-jjEUYm4QuBbj&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is FIRST LEGO League Explore?Focused on building an interest in science and engineering in children ages 6-9, FIRST\u00ae LEGO\u00ae League Explore (Formerly FLL Jr.) is a hands-on program designed [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<div class=\"video-container\">\r\n<iframe allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VfoOLKr9QiY\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/div>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/robotics\/fll\/start-a-team\">Register a team<\/a> for the 2021-2022 Cargo Connect Season!<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size:14px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/robotics\/flljr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Official <em>FIRST<\/em> LEGO League Site \u00a0<\/strong>(includes <em>FIRST<\/em> LEGO League Explore official challenge information and more)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p>Focused on building an interest in science and engineering in children ages 6-9,\u00a0<em>FIRST<\/em> LEGO League Explore (Formerly FLL Jr.) is a hands-on program designed to capture young children's inherent curiosity and direct it toward discovering the possibilities of improving the world around them.\u00a0 Just like <em>FIRST <\/em>LEGO League Challenge, this program features a real-world challenge, to be solved by research, critical thinking and imagination. Guided by adult coaches and the <em>FIRST<\/em>\u00a0Core Values, students work with LEGO elements and moving parts to build ideas and concepts and present them for review.<\/p>\r\n<p>Students get to:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Design and build challenge solutions using LEGO elements<\/li>\r\n<li>Apply real-world math and science concept<\/li>\r\n<li>Research challenges facing today\u2019s scientists<\/li>\r\n<li>Learn team-building and presentation skills<\/li>\r\n<li>Develop Show-Me poster<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>During most years, FLL Explore teams are invited to participate\u00a0in any of our <em>FIRST<\/em>\u00a0LEGO\u00a0League Tournaments. FLL Explore teams will have a designated area to set up their projects and a scheduled time to present to a panel of judges (usually an hour before the Awards Ceremony). There are no special awards in FLL Explore, but all participants receive a special FLL Explore medal and recognition during the Awards Ceremony of the tournament.<\/p>\r\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h1>ESSENTIALS<\/h1>\r\n<h2>WHAT<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>FIRST LEGO League Explore(FLL Explore) is a fun program focused on building interest in science, technology, and engineering.<\/li>\r\n<li>Students work with LEGO elements and moving parts to build ideas and concepts and present them for review. FLL Explore teams can participate in Festivals.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>FLL Explore\u00a0is\u00a0<em>not<\/em> a competition.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>WHO<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>FLL Explore\u00a0Teams are 2-6 kids who are in the age range of 6 to 9 years of age.<\/li>\r\n<li>Teams form in schools, clubs, and neighborhood groups. No requirements on affiliation.<\/li>\r\n<li>Teams need at least 2 adult coaches\/mentors.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>WHEN<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Registration opens in August and remains open until April.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>Most teams meet once or twice a week for 6-8 weeks. Team meetings usually last 1-2 hours.<\/li>\r\n<li>Official FLL Explore Festivals\u00a0are often held in conjunction with our FLL Qualifier Tournaments held at various locations around the state in late November through early January.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>Local FLL Explore Festivals can be held at anytime and hosted by any team. The affiliate partner can arrange for official medals to be sent to students participating in these events.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>WHERE<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>There are FLL Explore teams in most areas of the state including remote villages. Teams can be started ANYWHERE.<\/li>\r\n<li>Official Festivals are held around the state: Kenai, Juneau, Bethel, Palmer, Anchorage, and Fairbanks typically\u00a0host expos.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>Many teams meet in school classrooms as an after school club. Basements, garages, and just about any other place works great too.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>HOW<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Check the link <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstinspires.org\/robotics\/fll\/start-a-team\">here<\/a> for information on how to start a team.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>COST<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Official Team Registration is $117 including shipping, and includes the LEGO Explore set your team will use this season as well as the books that will guide your team through the process.<\/li>\r\n<li>Participation in FLL Explore Festivals in Alaska is free.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<li>Some teams choose to buy additional LEGO supplies, but it is not necessary. 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