http://youtu.be/u7k5IxsixO4
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★United Kingdom★ Faroe Islands ★ Czech Republic★ Scandinavia ★ Norway ★ Estonia Ireland ★ ★ Sweden ★ Netherlands ★ Iceland ★ ★Lithuania Russia ★ Canada Denmark ★ ★Luxembourg Germany ★ ★Poland ★Slovakia Belgium ★ ★Romania★ Bosnia/ France ★ Herzegovina Austria ★ Spain★ ★United States ★ ★Japan Hungary ★ Turkey ★ China Portugal ★ ★ Syria ★Philippines Palestine★ ★South Korea Mexico ★ Lebanon★ ★India ★ Taiwan, R.O.C. Benelux ★ Jordan ★ ★Hong Kong Columbia ★ ★Haiti ★ Thailand ★ Slovenia ★Bahrain ★ ★ Malaysia Switzerland ★ Qatar ★ Peru ★ Brazil Tunisia ★ ★ Kuwait ★Saudi Arabia ★Singapore Sudan ★ ★ Israel Chile ★ ★Yemen ★Australia ★Indonesia
★ Egypt ★ Argentina ★South Africa New Zealand ★
Current Countries with FIRST Programs . It’s a competitive sport. . It’s a life experience. . It’s opportunity. . It’s community. . It’s amazing.
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The New Cool – The Power of Active Creation
Amir Abo-Shaeer had in mind a different vision for education, one based not on rote learning -- on absorbing facts and figures -- but on active creation. In his mind’s eye, he saw an even more robust academy within Dos Pueblos that would make science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) cool again…He imagined that one day there would be a nation filled with such academies, and a new popular veneration for STEM – a “new cool” – that would return America to its former innovative glory.
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Why We Need a “New Cool”
• In 2009, just 34 percent of U.S. 8th graders were rated proficient or higher in a national math assessment, and more than one in four scored below the basic level. • In an international exam given to 15 year olds in 2009, U.S. high school students ranked significantly behind 12 industrialized nations in science and 17 in math. Students in only 4 industrialized nations scored lower in math. • Only 45 percent of U.S. high school graduates in 2011 were ready for college work in math and 30 percent were ready in science. (Data sources)
http://nces.ed.gov/nationsreportcard/pdf/main2011/2012465.pdf
FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Founded in 1989 by inventor Dean Kamen
Devoted to helping young people discover and develop a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).
2011/12 294,600 Students 90,000+ Mentors/Volunteers/Adult Supporters More than 50 countries
FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Who is it for?
. For students (ages 6-18): the hardest fun you’ll ever have. . For Mentors, Coaches, Volunteers: the most rewarding adventure you’ll ever undertake. . For Sponsors: the most enlightened investment you could ever make.
FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FIRST learning…
… never stops building upon itself, starting at age 6 and continuing through middle and high-school levels up to age 18. Young people can join at any level. Participants master skills and concepts to aid in learning science and technology through innovative projects and robotics competitions, while gaining valuable career and life skills.
FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Elementary & Middle School Programs
FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY What is Jr.FLL®?
Junior FIRST® LEGO® League
. INTRODUCES 6 TO 9 YEAR-OLDS to the fun of science and technology . CHALLENGE based on annual FLL real-world real-world theme . EXPLORE, investigate, design and build model made with LEGO bricks & moving parts . CREATE “Show Me” poster depicting team’s experience . LEARN from and interact with adult mentors
FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Jr.FLL impact: growth
Junior FIRST® LEGO® League (Jr.FLL®):
2011 Season Team Growth
3000 2,600 2,600 teams (projected) 2500 2,147 2000 15,600 children, ages 6 to 9 (Grades 1500 1,448 1,203 K-3) 1,004 1000 702
500 327 80+ local Expos, 1 World Festival 125 0 Expo 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Projected U.S., Canada, Belgium, Israel, Netherlands, and U.K.
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Get involved: Jr.FLL teams
Organizations . Any group can create a team: schools, community groups, churches, neighborhoods . Up to 6 children, ages 6 to 9, and at least one adult coach
Cost . $150
Season . August – June ……...………....On-line registration . Early September ….…………..Challenge is revealed . October – November …………Build & research . November – June ……………..Expo season
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What is FLL?
FLL Teams
. APPLY math and science concepts to research, design, build and program autonomous robots . USE LEGO MINDSTORMS® technologies . GAIN hands-on experience solving real-world problems • Robot Game • Research Project . LEARN from and interact with adult mentors . WORK as a group to overcome obstacles and meet challenges . ENGAGE with their community
FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FLL impact: growth
FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL®):
Team Growth 2011 Season
19,800 teams (North America) 198,000 children, ages 9 to 16; 9 to 14 in the U.S., Canada and Mexico (Grades 4-8) 50+ countries 560 Qualifying Tournaments; 117 Championship Tournaments; 3 Open Championships; 1 World Festival
FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Get involved: FLL teams
Organizations . Any group can create a team: schools, community groups, churches, neighborhoods . Up to 10 children, ages 9 to 16 (9 to 14 in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico), and at least one adult Coach Cost . $850 for new teams; $450 for returning teams (U.S.) Season . May – September ……………. On-line registration (subject to availability) . Early September ………………Challenge is revealed . October – November ….. …….Build & research . November – January …………Tournament season . April ……………………………..World Festival
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Middle & High School Programs
FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY What is FTC®?
FTC is a widely accessible, hands-on high school robotics program
. INSPIRES children in grades 7-12 to participate in science and technology . DESIGN, BUILD AND PROGRAM robots . GET hands-on programming and rapid prototyping experience . APPLY real-world math and science concepts . TEACHES the engineering process . DEVELOPS strategic problem-solving, organizational and team-building skills . LEARN about Gracious Professionalism™
FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FTC Impact
Proven Results 78% of FTC participants believe their desire to do better in school is a direct result of their participation in FTC With FTC, interest in majoring in math and science - and pursuing those fields - has risen by 84% FTC is unlocking interest in math and science (90% of participants cite FTC directly responsible)
FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY What is FTC®?
FIRST® Tech Challenge (FTC®):
Team Growth 2012-2013 Season 3000 2,500 2500 2,300 U.S. teams (projected) 1,997 2000 1,607 21,000 middle and high school-age 1500 students 1,111 986 1000 799 100+ Qualifying and Championship 554 Tournaments; 1 World Championship 500 53 130 U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, China, 0 India, Netherlands, New Zealand, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan Pilot programs in Germany and Spain
FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FTC® Season
What is FTC®? Organizations . Any group can create a team: schools, community groups, churches, neighborhoods . Up to 10 students, grades 7-12, and 2 to 3 adult Mentors per team Cost . $2,500 for new teams; $1,200 for returning teams (U.S.) Season Overview . May – October ………………...Online registration . Early September ………………..Game is revealed . September – October………..…….Design & build . November – March...…………Tournament season . April …………………………..World Championship
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✔Varsity Sport for the Mind™ ✔Strict rules, limited resources, time limits ✔Students mentored by professional engineers ✔Teams learn, use sophisticated hardware and software ✔Build and compete with robots of their own design ✔Qualify for nearly $14 million in scholarships
FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2012 FRC Season
FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC®): Team Growth 2012 Season
2500 2,343
2,072 2000 1,808 2,340+ teams 1,683 1,501 1500 1,307 58,000+ high-school-age students 1,133 991 1000 927 787 642 Average 25 students per team 515 500 372 271 199 151 28 52 Regionals; 1 State Championship; 0 '92 '97 '98 '99 '00 '01 '02 '03 '04 '05 '06 '07 '08 '09 10 '11 12 1 Region Championship; 14 District Competitions
340 teams advance to FIRST Championship
FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FRC Impact
Brandeis University Study “More Than Robots” (Funded by Ford Foundation) Compared to their matched peers, FIRST Alumni are: ✔50% more likely to attend college. ✔3x more likely to major in engineering. ✔9x more likely to have an internship in Freshman year. ✔ 4x more likely to pursue a career in Engineering. ✔ 2.5x more likely to volunteer in the community.
FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FRC Impact
Brandeis University Study “More Than Robots” (Funded by Ford Foundation)
✔Female FIRST Alumni are 4x (400%) more likely to pursue Technology and Engineering majors in college. ✔Minority FIRST Alumni are 2x (200%) more likely to pursue Technology and Engineering majors in college.
FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FRC Impact
“This is the only sport I know of where everybody who plays can become a pro.” Walter P. Havenstein Chief Executive Officer
“I can attest personally to the power of FIRST. President Obama has invited FIRST teams to the White House on more than one occasion. It is something we care deeply about.” Aneesh Chopra, United States Chief Technology Officer
FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Academic Impact
. Stated mission is to INSPIRE, not pointedly educate FIRST® Robotics Competition: . BUT look at the learning that’s inspired! • Math (algebra, geometry, trig, calculus) • Science (physics, chemistry, experimentation) • Language arts (writing, public speaking) • Business (marketing, PR, fundraising) • Finance (accounting) • Computer Science (programming, 3D animation) • Fabrication (woodworking, metalworking) • Mentorship: Working side-by-side with professionals • Teamwork • Gracious ProfessionalismTM • CoopertitionTM
FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Examples of Skills Acquisitions, From Robotics Curriculum Guide
Workplace Readiness Skills, Equity, Technology & Research
• Ability to organize, and communicate and work with team members • Ability to write business letters suitable for favorable responses from industrial partners • Skills in creative design and development of items for the purpose of publicity • Ability to build to specifications • Ability to create working CAD drawings • Ability to test prototypes and make adjustments and redesigns as needed • Ability to use hand and power tools • Ability to create a budget and work within it • Skills at selling and raising funds • Ability to keep financial records • Ability to program electronics • Ability to present data to others in a logical and understandable manner • Ability to convert and make graphics ready for media
FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Whole School Integration Possibilities
http://www.ptc.com/WCMS/files/138915/en/FIRST_Robotics_STEM_Curriculum.pdf
FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Computer Aided Design - CAD
FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Programming
Students interested in coding can expand FIRST skill base through things like CodeCamp, Summer of Code, Cyberpatriot & other coding for kids resources.
FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Entrepreneurship
FIRST Entrepreneurship Award Entrepreneurial Skillset:
• Team Budget & Financial Management • Website & Social Media • Team Information Packet • Robot (Product) specs • Corporate networking for sponsorships & mentoring • PSAs • Grant writing • Community Outreach
FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Case Histories
Impact: Academic Success . Case History: Chatsworth High School, Los Angeles, CA
. 60% students graduate
. Less than 50% go on to college
. Every FIRST participant graduated on time, attended college and many enrolled in honors and advanced placement course
FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Case Histories
Impact: Academic Success . Case History: East Technical High School, Cleveland, OH
. “Just 5 years ago…an urban school…slated for closing. We’ve become the science/engineering magnet school… More students try out for FIRST team than football and basketball combined.”
. Enrollment from 900 to 1400
. Attendance rates from 60% to 82%
. FIRST team (includes 5 females) all graduated, all received scholarships including Case Western Reserve, Cornell, MIT, Air Force Academy, Ohio State, Georgetown
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FIRST Scholarships
Over $16 million in scholarship opportunities from more than 140 providers
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Why FIRST in Your School?
FIRST programs in 280+ FL public schools
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Seminole – 22 schools with FIRST programs – 20% Title I Broward – 34 schools with FIRST programs – nearly 50% Title I schools
* Dade – 17 teams – 15% Title I
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Bringing Robotics to Your School
The Honorable Donald L. Carcieri Governor of ENGAGING YOUR SCHOOL BOARD Rhode Island, "This program will provide young people with an extraordinary opportunity to get hands-on, real-world science and engineering Here is a laundry list of experience in a way that brings true excitement requirements that teachers need to learning. I am pleased to make this program to develop for their school board an important part of our plan for educating Rhode Island's next generation of science, for course approval: technology, and engineering leaders." • List of academic standards that robotics addresses • Course outline and curriculum • Textbooks that can be used as primary or secondary resources • Estimated budget for running the course (buying the robots) • Good pedagogical rational for upsetting the status quo
Bot Magazine, Jan. 2006
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Bringing Robotics to Your School
http://bec.orvsd.org/sites/bec. orvsd.org/files/Amity%20Robo tics%20CTE%20Curiculum%20R evE%20%283%29.pdf
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Bringing Robotics to Your School
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Bringing Robotics to Your School
Lyman High School Longwood
Science & Technology Innovations, Fall 2012 issue, published by Active Labs UCF http://active.ist.ucf.edu/Media/PrintedMaterials/tabid/430/Default.aspx
FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Get involved: Sponsors
FIRST Sponsorship FIRST Sponsorship: . Builds technological literacy in youth . Strengthens company reputation in the community . Provides renewed inspiration to company engineers and employees . Engages employees in volunteerism opportunities . Provides employee team building and training opportunities . Inspires future careers in STEM area
FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Get involved: Sponsors
FIRST Sponsorship Become a Sponsor: . Provide financial support to teams . Involve employees as Mentors, Coaches and/or Volunteers . Provide equipment, facilities and/or training . Help host a tournament for your community
“FLL enables us to be a player in the community. The kids enjoy it and our employees get a kick out of it as volunteers. The feeling is that we’re all in this together.” Tom Pirelli, Chairman, ArialPhone Corporation
FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Get involved: Volunteers
FIRST Sponsorship Become a Volunteer: . Help children discover the fun in science and technology . Have a positive impact on the lives of children . Help celebrate science and technology . Network with like-minded professionals . Be inspired and energized through your participation . Have fun
FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Get involved: Volunteers
FIRST Sponsorship Volunteer Opportunities: . Coach or Mentor a team . Coordinate a team . Help with fundraising . Recruit new teams . Volunteer at an event . e.g. Judge or Reviewer/Referee, field tech
“There’s something about changing a young person’s life and giving them direction that keeps me going.” General Motors FIRST Volunteer
FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Get involved: Mentors
FIRST Sponsorship Become a Coach or Mentor: . Empower children with a sense of accomplishment . Provide valuable one-on-one interaction . Be respected and admired by team members . Be inspired and energized through your participation
“I love working with these kids! I’m amazed and inspired by what they can accomplish, and their enthusiasm and energy is contagious.” Kristen Kelso, FLL Coach and Judge, former FIRST Robotics Competition participant
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FIRST Founding Sponsors
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FIRST Strategic Partners
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Resources
www.education.rec.ri.cmu.edu
www.cteonline.org
http://stemrobotics.cs.pdx.edu myawesomefloridacareer.com
www.docstoc.com/docs/89301391/Team-Robotics- Curriculum-Outlinepptx---PyroTechPlanning
changetheequation.org www.hightechkids.org/5-week-lesson-plans www.robo-works.net/roboeducators.html
www.irvingisd.net/robotics/curriculum.htm
FOR INSPIRATION AND RECOGNITION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY http://FIRSTinFlorida.wordpress.com
For more information about FIRST programs in Florida, contact the Regional Director in your area.
Chuck Kennedy Terri Willingham Sandra Contreras Gulf Coast (incl. N. FL) Regional Director Regional Director, Central FL Regional Director, South FL [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]