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Slide1
What’s
FIRST
®
?Slide2
FIRST
® is…
…the No. 1 youth-serving non-profit advancing STEM education outcomes and the development of 21st century skills.Slide3
Bridging the STEM skills gap
The only sport where every kid can “go pro”
Increasing STEM competence and confidence in young people while creating career opportunities and innovation in the fastest-growing fieldsMore Than RobotsSM
Inspiring young people to develop a lifelong love of learning in an ever-changing workforce and society Equipping students with real-world skills, including digital literacy, teamwork, leadership, creative problem solving, and time/project managementBuilding the people who will change the world – today and tomorrowHelping students channel their raw curiosity, think critically, and seek ways to improve the world around themFIRST is…
…a transformative movement.Slide4
...growing our global reach.
2018-2019
Numbers at a Glance
FIRST is…$80M+ scholarship opportunities from nearly 200 providers
570K+students in 100+ countries
20M+ volunteer hours served
77Kparticipants at annual FIRST Championship
300K
mentor, coach, judge,
and volunteer roles
3,600
events in
100+ countriesSlide5Slide6Slide7Slide8
2019 Season ThemeSlide9
FIRST
Progression of Programs
Ages 6-10
Teams of up to 6 young children build interest in science with a real-world challenge solved by guided research and imagination.
Ages 9-14
Teams of up to 10 children build LEGO
®
-based robots and develop research projects based on a
real-world scientific challenge.
Ages 12-18
Teams of up to 15 students develop strategy, design and build sophisticated robots using a modular
kit-of-parts, then compete head to head.
Ages 14-18
Teams of ~25 students compete in this varsity
Sport for the Mind
,
™ combining the excitement of sports with the rigors of science and technology.Slide10
Teams of up to 6 kids build interest in science with a real-world scientific challenge solved by guided research and imagination.
2018-2019 SeasonSlide11
Introduction to science and technology
Build a Challenge-related model that moves using LEGO
® Education WeDo 2.0 technologyCreate a Show Me poster and practice presentation skillsExplore challenges facing today’s scientists
Discover real-world math and scienceEngage in team activities guided by FIRST Core ValuesSlide12
21,718 teams
130,000+ children, ages 6-10 (Grades K-4)
Up to 6 students per team
450+ local Expos, World Festival Expo74 countries
2018-2019 Season Slide13
Teams of up to 10 kids build
LEGO
®
–
based robots and develop research projects based on real-world scientific challenges.
*Ages vary by country
2018-2019 SeasonSlide14
Create innovative solutions to challenges facing today’s scientists
Strategize, design, build, program and test an autonomous robot using Challenge-related model using LEGO
® MINDSTORMS ® technologyApply real-world math and science conceptsDevelop career and life skillsBecome involved in their local and global communitySlide15
35,140 teams
281,000+ students, ages 9-16* (Grades 4-8)
Average 8 students per team
1,295 Qualifying Tournaments, 166 Championship Tournaments,7 Open Invitational/International Events, World Festival 103 countries
*Ages vary by country
2018-2019 Season
U.S. & Canada
Outside U.S. & Canada
Team GrowthSlide16
Teams of 10 (avg.) or more students develop strategy, design and build sophisticated robots using a modular kit-of-parts, then compete head to head.
2018-2019 SeasonSlide17
Head-to-head competition using a sports model
Teams design, build, and program robots based on sound engineering principles
Reusable platform, powered by Android technology, programmed using java or
BlocklyDevelop strategic problem-solving, organization, team-building skillsAwards for competition, community outreach, design
Qualify for over $80 million in scholarshipsSlide18
6,818 teams
68,000+ students, ages 12-18
(Grades 7-12)
Average 10 students per team635+ League and Meet events; 208 Qualifying Tournaments; World Championship37 countries
2018-2019 Season Slide19
Teams of 25 (average) or more students compete with 120-pound robots in this Varsity
Sport for the Mind
,
TM
combining the excitement of sports with the rigors of science and technology.
2019 SeasonSlide20
Strict rules, limited resources, time limits
Students mentored by professional engineers
Learn and use sophisticated hardware and software
Build and compete with robots of their own designDevelop design, project management, programming, teamwork, strategic thinking, and Coopertition® skills
Qualify for over $80 million in scholarshipsSlide21
3,802 teams
95,000+ high-school-age students
10 or more students per team
(average 25)73 Regionals & District Championships; 100 District Events; FIRST Robotics Competition Championship35 countries
2019 Season Slide22
Who is
FIRST
® For?
For students (grades K-12, ages 6-18):the hardest fun you’ll ever haveFor mentors, coaches, and volunteers:the most rewarding adventure you’ll ever undertakeFor sponsors/donors:the most enlightened investment you could ever makeSlide23
More Information
On the web:
www.firstinspires.org
www.firstlegoleague.orgwww.firstlegoleaguejr.orgCall: 1-800-871-8326www.firstinspires.org
800-871-8326