Team Resources
COACHES WORKSHOP
The DFW Technology & Education Council hosted a FLL Explore Coaches Virtual Conference on Saturday, December 12, 2021. The conference was for new and returning coaches, as well as teachers and community volunteers that have an interest in possibly starting a FLL Explore team (formerly FLL Jr.).
Some of our veteran FLL Explore coaches in North Texas provided our participants with practical tips and best practices on how to launch and coach an FLL Explore Team. In addition, information was shared about what this season’s events will look like and a little bit about how remote events will run. If you have questions concerning a particular topic that was not answered during the session, please email info@dfwtec.org
FLL Explore Coaches Conference – Session Topics – December 12, 2021
- Survival Tips for Coaches & Preparing Your Team for Success
- Art of Mentoring a FLL Explore Team
- Designing and Building the LEGO Model & Creating the Show-Me-Poster
- Building & Programming with WeDo 2.0
- Experiencing a FLL Explore Festival in 2021
- FLL Explore COVID-19 Safety Discussion: Coaching Tips & FIRST Resources
THE FIRST MENTOR NETWORK
From finding their people to finding their path, mentors/coaches help students gain the skills and confidence to forge ahead and build their future with FIRST. And now, more than ever, we need to empower and foster the next generation of innovators to feel hopeful and build a better future. The FIRST Mentor Network is new interactive platform allowing mentors/coaches to find FIRST teams to work with virtually or face to face, locally or across the country, for a few hours or for a season. Learn more and create your mentor profile today! Explore the FIRST Mentor Network.
RESOURCE MATERIALS
FIRST at Home STEM Curriculum
FIRST at Home is a 12-session curriculum series for teachers, parents, and coaches to engage students in STEM learning, skill development, and FUN in a variety of learning environments. Learn more…
Team Model Requirements
Teams can only use LEGO elements, must incorporate the inspire Model and must use LEGO Education Spike Essential or We Do 2.0 to build and program at least one motorized part on their Team Model.
FIRST LEGO League Explore Materials:
- Getting Started with FIRST LEGO League Explore Video
- CARGO CONNECT Season Launch Video
- CARGO CONNECT Challenge Story
- CARGO CONNECT Multimedia Connections
- Explore Model Building Instructions
- Explore Set Video
- Festival Event Sample Reviewer Questions
- Festival Event Sample Reviewer Sheet
- Festival Event Award Category Overview
- FLL Explore Certificates for Team Members
LEGO® Education Resources: