Course Description |
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Course Title |
FIRST Robotics Competition |
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Student Cohort |
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10 (min.) 30 (max.) |
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Course Overview
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The FIRST Robotics competition brings together teams of students of all ages to compete on a huge scale in the USA. Student teams are formed and register with FIRST by mid-November, with the support of FIRST UK (www.firstuk.org). FIRST UK supports UK teams on their six week build of a robot from a supplied 'kit of parts', in January - February, ready to be shipped to the USA in late February. UK teams join teams competing in 41 regional events, and the championship is held at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta where more than 7,000 students participate. |
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Course Aims
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FIRST Robotics really does generate excitement about engineering as well as practical engineering skills. It enhances communication and teamworking and is a particularly rewarding and uplifting experience for its participants. |
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Curriculum Links |
FIRST develops Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths, as well as Business, Enterprise and Citizenship education. |
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Pre-requisites
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FIRST Robotics students will have an interest in some or all of the STEM related subjects. They may also be interested in Business or Enterprise education for the project-management side of the competition. |
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Course Details |
Cost:
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£1000 (approx) per student
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Location:
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Nationwide; (priced as indication of per student cost)
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Number of Days: |
20 |
Dates: |
Initial interest to be registered by November |
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No |
Lunch provided: |
No |
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Closing Date for
Application |
30/11/2008 |
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Project Partner(s) |
Doncaster Aimhigher, The Stephen Lawrence Trust |
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