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What Is FIRST Robotics? A Beginner's Guide
Understand FIRST, its team-based robotics programs, and what students actually do during a season.
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Featured guideTeam Building · 7 min read
How to Start a Robotics Team at Your School
A practical roadmap for turning interest in robotics into a supported, sustainable school team.
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03Program Guide · 7 min read
FLL vs. FTC vs. FRC: Which Program Is Right for You?
Compare FIRST LEGO League, FIRST Tech Challenge, and FIRST Robotics Competition by experience, scale, and team needs.
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04Student Experience · 5 min read
5 Reasons Every Student Should Try Robotics
Robotics gives students five powerful ways to learn, create, collaborate, and discover new strengths.
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05Our Story · 6 min read
How FIRST For Youth Got Started
The story of a student-led idea that grew into school robotics programs and community opportunity.
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06Skills · 6 min read
How Robotics Builds Leadership, Teamwork, and Problem-Solving Skills
See how the everyday work of a robotics team develops durable skills students use far beyond competition.
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07Planning · 8 min read
How Much Does It Cost to Start a Robotics Team?
Build a realistic robotics-team budget covering registration, equipment, events, travel, and recurring costs.
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08Try It · 8 min read
10 Beginner STEM Projects Students Can Try at Home
Ten approachable experiments and engineering challenges using simple household materials.
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09Mission · 6 min read
Why Access to STEM Education Matters
Hands-on STEM access helps students see themselves as capable creators and problem-solvers.
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A Year of Impact: What FIRST For Youth Accomplished
A snapshot of FIRST For Youth’s cumulative reach, fundraising, volunteer service, and team growth.
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