FIRST was founded to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in young people. FIRST is a robotics lab course that teams professionals and students working together to solve engineering design problems in an intense and competitive environment. They work together as they design, build, test, and compete robots. Students are responsible for the design and construction of a robot which will complete specific tasks in a competitive setting. The competitions, held at both the regional and national levels, show students that technological disciplines hold countless, exciting opportunities for their futures. The FIRST Robotics lab reinforces the importance of education and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. In addition to enjoying a unique learning opportunity, participants in this class are eligible to apply for a variety of scholarships through the program.
For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) General 0144
Robitics I, II, III, IV, V, VI
Prerequisite: Signature of Teacher Grades: 9-12 Phase: G Credit: 1 Fee: None
FIRST seeks to inspire an appreciation of science and technology in students. FIRST gives students the opportunity to work with engineers as they design, build, test, and compete robots. Students learn design principles, construction processes, and control devices in the field of robotics. (This class is taken for both the fall and spring terms for a total of 2 credits.)
