Spring 2020 Lead & Learn

LEADER RESOURCES

Since the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s robotics program began in 2009, it has grown from five teams to 92 teams in 2019! Currently, there were multiple teams at every age level (Jr. FLL, FLL, FTC, FRC), from Daisies through Ambassadors. Girl Scouts of the United States (GSUSA) has partnered with For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST® ) to offer program opportunities around the country in these areas. The mission of the FIRST® program is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills. The experience also inspires innovation and fosters well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication and leadership. Getting Started With Robotics

Through participation in robotics programs, Girl Scouts: • Are confident they can solve real-world problems • Develop awareness of careers in the STEM fields • Develop and apply specific strategies to promote cooperation

• Identify ways in which science can help solve a problem • Learn valuable life and employment skills by solving problems and overcoming obstacles • Gain confidence in their abilities to use technology

ROBOTICS FAQ’S How do I sign up to start a Girl Scout robotics team? Watch for the robotics applications this spring in the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri e-newsletter and on the website in late April. Fill out the application and submit to Lauren Kornegay Dollar at lkornegaydollar@girlscoutsem.org or Denise Sallee at dsallee@girlscoutsem.org . Faxes can be sent to 314.214.3076. Interested groups will need two unrelated adults to sign up as coaches and at least three girls to start a team. Only a limited number of teams will be accepted.

How will I know if we receive funding? The team will receive notification via email in June 2020 if accepted.

When does the season start? Jr. FLL (K-4 th grade) October through March FLL (4 th -8 th grade) August through December FTC (7 th -12 th grade) September through February FRC® (9 th -12 th grade) January through April

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