Robots are a great way to inspire students to learn about math, science, and technology!

PakFirst teaches:

Every academic discipline has its own set of concepts, theories, and content that must be learned before one can apply this material to an application. This process is the same in educational robotics. Not only is it important for students to have fun designing robots, it is equally important for them to understand the technical components that are sensing the environment, producing motion, and generating knowledge. Hands-on activities are a good way for students to plug-in and turn-on sophisticated equipment. Students respond positively to the concrete, practical, outcome orientation of design problems before they are able to engage in the abstract, theoretical nature of many scientific inquiries. This section of the cyber laboratory will familiarize teachers and students with several types of technology used in educational robotics.

PakFirst teaches:

• Science (including physics)
• Technology
• Engineering
• Math
• Computer Programming
• Internet Research
• Website Design
• Creative Problem Solving
• Team Work

...all while your students are having fun!

What's in it for me?:

Each team's registration will cover:

• 2-day professional development experience for teachers
  taught by a robotics/computer science professional
   
• Reusable robotics equipment that remains in your classroom
  to enhance your curriculum (includes robot computers,
  sensors, gears, motors, software, documentation)
   
• Tech support from PakFirst.
   
• Tournament participation and official PakFirst T-shirts
  for your team
   
• Access to our curriculum website that provides experiments,
  explanations, and ideas to use with your kit after the contest
   

*Financial Aid may be available