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Learn how to inspire and engage kids in robotics, relate studies to real-world applications, compete with older peers, and tackle peer pressure in STEM programs. Discover untapped resources in FTC and FRC teams to connect with the community, motivate students, and offer valuable outreach and mentoring opportunities. Join the journey of "Have Robot, Will Travel" as it bridges the gap between FIRST Robotics Teams and educators. Website under development, resource materials almost complete – robots and teams ready. Funding, support, and publicity needed!
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Have Robot, Will Travel Connecting FIRST Robotics Teams with STEM Educators
Difficulty How to get kids inspired and keep the excitement going How to really relate studies to real-world How to compete with older kids and peer pressure “Inspiration Void”
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology FIRST Tech Challenge FIRST Robotics Competition FIRST LEGO League Jr. FIRST LEGO League K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Grade Level
“Untapped Resource” FTC and FRC Teams: Connect With Community Inspire and Motivate Students Outreach and Mentoring
“Untapped Resource” Educators’ Difficulty FTC and FRC Teams: ? Get kids inspired Connect With Community Relate studies to real-world Inspire and Motivate Students Older kids and peer pressure Outreach and Mentoring “Inspiration Void”
Website: Under Development Resource Materials: Almost Complete What will it take? Robots and Teams: Ready Now! Interactive Robot Library: Funding Required! Support and Publicity: Needed!
Inspiration Void ? Untapped Resource Have Robot, Will Travel! Connecting FIRST Robotics Teams with STEM Educators