Spring 2023 Inspire Discovery

Girl Scout Robotics

FIRST® Robotics is a progressive program beginning with the FIRST® LEGO League (FLL) levels. Teams then advance to FIRST® Tech Challenge (FTC) and FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC). • FLL Discover: grades K-1, 2-8 teammembers • FLL Explore: grades 2-4, 2-6 teammembers • FLL Challenge: grades 4-8, 2-10 teammembers

We encourage our Girl Scouts to become science and technology leaders through participation in the FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) and SeaPerch Robotics programs. Each teammember gains hands-on STEM experience along with problem-solving, teamwork and other important life skills. Teams follow an innovative curriculum that combines basic engineering and science concepts with an exciting season theme, then show off what they have learned at an end-of-season event. No previous experience is necessary for our participants or coaches. If you have an interest in learning how to build and program, this is an amazing opportunity for you! Teams are led by adult volunteer coaches and mentors. Teams have an opportunity to compete at local and regional tournaments and win prizes.

• FTC: grades 7-12, 2-15 teammembers • FRC: grades 9-12, 2-99 teammembers

SeaPerch is an innovative underwater robotics program that equips Girl Scouts with the resources they need to build an underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV). • SeaPerch: grades 2-12, 2-5 teammembers

FAQs

What would I do on a Robotics team? You can do so many things! As a teammember, you will:

• Learn about designing, building and programming robots with your teammates • Get creative by making team posters and even designing your own shirts • Earn robotics badges and every year, Girl Scouts also receive a special robotics patch How can I get started? Start by asking other girls your age if they are interested in robotics! This could be members of your troop, friends from camp or other girls that you know. They don’t need to be involved in Girl Scouts as long as they become a registered Girl Scout when they join the team. You can learn more by emailing Brooke Stochl, Robotics Program Manager, at bstochl@girlscoutsem.org . How can I learn more? There is more information about the robotics program on our website, girlscoutsem.org/robotics. On our page, we even have a video of our Girl Scouts in action with their very own robots! We also encourage you to join us at the Robotics Showcase or another upcoming Robotics program. This is a great way to get a sneak peek at GSEM Robotics before joining a team.

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