Dean's Homework 2016

Name 
Date 

Dean's Homework Assignment

The assignment is for FIRST Tech Challenge teams to support their local FIRST LEGO League Jr. Partner by forming, mentoring or otherwise supporting new FIRST LEGO League Jr. Teams and Events.

Why is this great news?

This is great for FIRST LEGO League Jr. because FIRSTTech Challenge team members are knowledgeable about FIRST, and can be excellent role models for young students.  It is great for FIRSTTech Challenge team members because it�s an excellent way to give back, do FTC Outreach, be involved in their communities, recruit future team members, and grow their FIRST community.

What does it mean to you?

FIRST will collect inquiries from FIRST Tech Challenge teams on how they can help and send them to FIRSTLEGO League Jr. Partners. Please send us an email at deanshw@firstinspires.org to find more information about the FIRST LEGO League Jr. Partner in your region or contact your region's Partner to learn about becoming more involved. 

What if I do not have a FIRST LEGO League Partner in my region?

US/CAN: Teams can easily help start new teams in their area by reaching out to the local elementary school, siblings, libraries, Boys and Girls Clubs etc.  You do not need a FIRST LEGO League Jr. Partner to do so.  They can hold an unofficial FIRST LEGO League Jr. event.  Contact FIRST Headquarters at deanshw@firstinspires.org to learn how. 

Outside North America (ONA): Contact FIRST about how to get FIRST LEGO League Jr. started in your region at jrfllteams@firstinspires.org.


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

AndyMark Will Now be the Source for New FTC Fields and Game Elements

Image
FIRST Tech Challenge is excited to partner with AndyMark on Field and Game Elements for the 2014-2015 Season.  That means you no longer have to build a practice field, but can purchase one from AndyMark and have it shipped to you after Kickoff (no Team pre-orders!). They will offer teams a full or half field option and each kit comes with the Field Setup elements and Game Elements. Don't worry, you can still build a field if you want to! But what will they be? Each year, the Game Design Committee drums up a new element that presents a variety of manipulation challenges for teams to overcome. They've chosen wiffle balls, rings, two varieties of racquet balls, hockey pucks and batons, to name a few.  Since elements are different from year to year, teams must redesign their robots each season to accommodate the new item and the scoring objectives. What do you think this year's element will be?  Leave your guesses below and go to a kickoff event , or go to www.usfirst.org/...
Read more