FIRST LEGO League Explore Grants – 2021
There are 2 Explore Grant options:
- Explore Class Pack Grant – 30 learner in 7 teams, must be implemented for 2 classes
- Single team Grant 4-6 learners in 1 team
FIRST LEGO League Explore is a 12 session programme for learners aged 6 –10 years and each session should be at least an hour in duration.
OPTION 1: EXPLORE CLASS PACK GRANT
Class Pack Connect Grants can be implemented at schools or Community Centres, especially in under-served communities. After the 12 sessions, the team will be sharing their STEM journey with parents, educators and learners at a FIRST LEGO League Explore Celebration Event at their school or Community Centre. A FIRST SA representative could be invited to the Explore Celebration Event!
With a class of 30 learners, you could have 7 teams of 4-5 learners. Each team must be registered as a participating team.
Class Pack Connect Grant includes: for 2 classes
Returnable equipment:
- 7 x FIRST LEGO League Explore set
- 7 x Bluetooth enabled Tablet
- 7 x WeDo 2.0 Core set
Non-returnable equipment:
- 60 x Engineering Notebooks
- 2 x Team Meeting Guides for Coaches
- 14 x Certificates for Awards
- 60 x Medals for all participants.
The coaches/mentors is required to send session reports at the completion of each session. A template will be provided. These reports must be emailed to explore@firstsa.org
After the celebration event, a subsequent implementation may be negotiated. If a next implementation is not planned, the Returnable Equipment must be returned to FIRST SA, to ensure that other learners benefit from this grant as well.
OPTION 2: SINGLE TEAM GRANT
Single team Grants can be implemented at schools or Community Centres, as a after school activity, especially in under-served communities. After the 12 sessions, the team will be sharing their STEM journey with parents, educators and learners at a selected Regional Event. Teams must register for a Regional Event.
There can be 4-6 learners in 1 team.
Single Team Grant includes:
Returnable equipment:
- 1 x FIRST LEGO League Explore set
- 1 x WeDo 2.0 Core set
Non-returnable equipment:
- 6 x Engineering Notebooks
- 1 x Team Meeting Guide for Coaches
- Team Registration
At the Regional FIRST LEGO League Event the teams will receive medals and possible Awards.
The coaches/mentors is required to send session reports at the completion of each session. A template will be provided. These reports must be emailed to explore@firstsa.org
After the Regional Event, a subsequent implementation may be negotiated. If a next implementation is not planned, the Returnable Equipment must be returned to FIRST SA, to ensure that other learners benefit from this grant as well.