FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) aims to inspire girls to become science and technology leaders. This volunteer-led program is designed to inspire innovation, cultivate interest in STEM fields, and foster life skills (such as self-confidence, verbal communication, STEM competence, and team building).
GSNETX supports teams led by adult volunteer coaches and mentors,
who work together to design, build, and program a robot to do various
tasks. Teams explore a topic based on the challenge and then they
present their research about innovative solutions. FLL Explore Teams
earn awards through regional festivals.
Through their robotics team, Girl Scouts will learn valuable life and
employment skills through ideation, solving problems, and
overcoming obstacles. By persevering through challenges, girls will
find solutions to STEM problems and gain confidence in their abilities.
FLL Explore is for:
- Daisies and Brownies, or Girl Scouts enrolled in grades 1-3
- 4 to 6 girls on a team
- 2 coaches and 1 volunteer required
- Coaches meeting in September
- Festival Expo February - May
- Season: Avg. mid-May
Resources
First
Lego League (FLL)
FLL
Explore Website
FLL
Explore Team Basics
FLL
Explore Program Overview (Video)
Additional Season Resources
Resource
Library
Download WeDo 2.0
Software
Free WeDo 2.0
Curriculum and Examples
FLL
YouTube channel with walk-through
Season
Resources (scroll about halfway down page)
Event
Search – Additional Expos