TEAM SHOT

FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is an organization that works to inspire the next generation of engineers and STEM professionals.

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This is their mission statement:

"The mission of FIRST® is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership."

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FIRST LEGO LEAGUE JR: "Captures young curiosity by exploring real-world scientific challenges, learning teamwork, and working with motorized LEGO® elements."

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FIRST LEGO LEAGUE: "Elementary and middle school-aged students research a real-world engineering challenge, develop a solution, and compete with LEGO-based robots of their own design."

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FIRST TECH CHALLENGE: "Teams of middle and high school-aged students are challenged to design, build, and program a robot to play a floor game against other teams’ creations."

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FIRST ROBOTICS COMPETITION:

"High school-aged teams compete head to head on a special playing field with robots they have designed, built, and programmed."