STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) or STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art Math) is really being pushed these days. The skills someone can learn from robotics programs is well beyond what can be taught in a standard classroom.
We need to help our students keep up with the ever so rapidly changing technology. Children are our future and we must take action to help them find their passion. It is our job as adults to help guide them to a brighter future.
If you would like to find a robotics program in your community here is a list of programs to help.
EARLY Robotics Grades 1-5 www.earlyrobotics.org/
FIRST Jr FLL FIRST Lego League Grades K-3 Ages 6 -9yrs www.firstinspires.org
FIRST FLL FIRST Lego League Grades 4-8 Ages 9-14 www.firstinspires.org
FIRST FTC FIRST Tech Challenge Grades 9-12 Ages 14-18 www.firstinspires.org
FIRST FRC FIRST Robotics Competition Grades 9-12 Ages 14-18 www.firstinspires.org
BEST Boosting Engineering Science & Technology Grades 6-12 http://best.eng.auburn.edu/
All Earth Ecobot Challenge Grades 5-8 www.ecobotchallenge.com
VEX Ages 8 – college www.vexrobotics.com
TCEA Texas Computer Educators Association High School www.tcea.org/
TSA Technology Student Association Middle school High School www.tsaweb.org/
MATE Marine Advanced Technology Education High school College www.marinetech.org
If you are looking for a robotics program for your student and don’t currently have one available, consider working with the schools or your community to get one started. Have your students talk to their science or math teachers. The teachers would love hearing it from your kids!
If you know of other Robotics related programs tell us about it and leave a comment below.