Progression of Programs Overview FIRST in Michigan’s (FIM) Progression of Programs differs from FIRST national’s progression. Michigan teams must be aligned to the progression below in order to compete in events and be eligible for FIM/MDE/sponsor grants Multiple teams from a single school/organization are encouraged and each team within the school/organization is eligible for all grants. REGISTER YOUR TEAMS HERE: WWW.FIRSTINSPIRES.ORG OR CONTACT: GAIL ALPERT [email protected] (248) 425-4148

LEVEL *If 6th grade is part of

EARLY ELEMENTARY GRADES K-3 ONLY

LATE ELEMENTARY GRADES 4 - 5

MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADES 6* - 8

HIGH SCHOOL GRADES 9 - 12

OVERVIEW

Based on an annual theme, teams build a LEGO® model and develop a research poster to illustrate their discoveries. Teams participate in Expos.

Based on an annual theme, teams build a robot to perform a series of missions and design a solution to a real-world problem. Teams compete in a qualifier.

Teams design, build, and program robots to compete in an alliance format at events. Robots are programmed using Java and are powered by Android technology.

The ultimate varsity sport where teams of high school students and their industry mentors design and build large scale robots to battle in fierce 3 vs. 3 competitions.

KIT TYPE

LEGO WeDo 2.0 (reusable)

LEGO Mindstorms EV3 (reusable)

TETRIX (reusable)

Custom

SEASON INFO

Register: August – March Build Season Begins: August Events: November - June

Register: May – September Build Season Begins: August Events: Nov-Dec, May-June

Register: May – March Build Season Begins: September Events: Nov-Dec, May-June

Register: May – November Build Season Begins: January Events: March – April

TEAM SIZE

Maximum of 6 students

Maximum of 10 students

Maximum of 15 students

No Limit; 18-35 ideal

TIME COMMITMENT

1 hour meeting held weekly for 8-12 weeks

1-3 hour meeting held twice a week for 8-12 weeks

2-4 hour meeting held twice a week for 8-12 weeks

Six week build season from January to February

a separate K-6 bldg, then FIRST LEGO League is appropriate

PROGRAM COSTS Yearly Registration Fee: Kit of Parts: Event Fee: Total Program Costs: Discretionary Costs: AVAILABLE GRANTS* MEGS+ MDE State Grant: FIRST HQ: FIRST in Michigan: Ford Motor Co: Dow: MEGS+ MDE Coach Stipend:

Rookie $ 99 $ 180 $ 25 $ 304 $100- $500

Veteran $ 99 $ 0 $ 25 $ 124 $100- $500

Rookie $ 225 $ 575 $ 75 $ 875 $200-$800

Veteran $ 225 $ 75 $ 75 $ 375 $200-$800

Rookie Veteran $ 100 $ 100 See Season Pass info** $ 0 $ 0 $ 100 $ 100 TBA TBA

Rookie Veteran $ 200 $ 200 See Season Pass info** $ 800 $ 0 $ 200 $ 200 TBA TBA

$300 yearly; one per building

$500 yearly; one per building

Rookie $ 275 $ 1,025 $ 100 $ 1,400 $300-$1,500

Veteran $ 275 $ 0 $ 100 $ 375 $300-$1,500

Rookie $ 6,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 6,000 $1,500-$7,000

Rookie $ 300 $ 550 $750-$1,300 $ 300 TBA

Veteran $ 300 $ 275 $ 150 $ 300 TBA

Rookie $ 7,500 $ 4,000 $ 0 $ 3,000 TBA

$1,000 yearly; one per building

* Grant Requirements: 1) must be in correct program 2) must be associated with a school or 501c3 organization 3) must be registered for current season and have a team number 4) K-3 teams must attend 1 official expo, late elementary/middle school teams must compete in 1 Michigan qualifier, high school teams must compete in 2. - Ford Motor Co. and Dow grants: Employee of Ford / Dow must serve as an active mentor on the team. - MDE FIRST Robotics State grant: Teams must be affiliated with a MDE recognized public or private school/charter/academy. - FTC Team Grants: FIRST HQ grants are needs based. FIRST HQ & FiM FTC Rookie grants work together to a max of $1,300. Teams must apply for the FIRST HQ grant. ** Season Pass: Provides for multiple kits with discounted registration fee. Drawback is that only one team is eligible to compete and is eligible for grants.

Veteran $ 5,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 5,000 $1,500-$7,000 Veteran $ 5,000 (yr 2) $ 0 $ 0 $ 3,000 TBA

$1,500 yearly

OVER $50 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS!