MCSD_Robotics2017

=So you want to be on a competition robot team...=

FIRST Lego League Junior
There are robotics experiences available for all ages! It’s never too early to discover STEM  Through exploratory research, hands-on construction, teamwork, imagination, and fun with LEGO elements, //FIRST// ® LEGO ® League Jr. challenges teams of up to six kids to explore a real-world scientific concept, then build a motorized model and develop a //Show Me// Poster to illustrate their journey of discovery. Throughout the season, adult coaches provide guidance and inspiration. - See more at: http://www.firstinspires.org/#sthash.X4vnXk6U.dpuf
 * //Grades K-3; ages 6-9//**

FIRST Lego League
Imaginative thinking and teamwork build tomorrow’s innovators  With adult Coaches to guide them, //FIRST// ® LEGO ® League teams (up to 10 members) apply science, engineering, and math concepts, plus a big dose of imagination, to develop solutions to real-world challenges. They also design, build, and program LEGO MINDSTORMS ® -based robots to perform autonomous “missions” on a playing field. Along the way, they develop critical thinking, team-building, and presentation skills. //**Grades 4-8; ages 9-14**// - See more at: http://www.firstinspires.org/#sthash.38rvSfnu.dpuf

FIRST Tech Challenge
It’s way more than building robots  Following a sports model, //FIRST// ® Tech Challenge teams (10+ members) design, build, program, and operate robots of their own design to play a floor game in an alliance format. Guided by adult Coaches and Mentors, students develop STEM skills and practice engineering principles, while realizing the value of hard work, innovation, and sharing ideas. Participants have access to tens of millions of dollars in college scholarships. - See more at: http://www.firstinspires.org/#sthash.7yQ1eDBd.dpuf
 * //Grades 7-12; ages 12-18//**

FIRST Robotics Competition
The excitement of sport, the rigors of science  Under strict rules, limited resources, and the guidance of volunteer mentors including engineers, teachers, business professionals, parents, alumni and more, teams of 25+ students have just six weeks to build and program robots to perform challenging tasks against a field of competitors. They must also raise funds, design a team "brand," hone teamwork skills, and perform community outreach. In addition to learning valuable STEM and life skills, participants are eligible to apply for $25+ million in college scholarships. - See more at: http://www.firstinspires.org/#sthash.IZfsCJg9.dpuf
 * //Grades 9-12; ages 14-18//**

The Columbus Space Program is working with teachers and parent mentors to start at least 6 FIRST Lego League and one FIRST Tech Challenge teams for the 2016-2017 seasons.