Lesson Plans
Plans for teams to Both Learn, and start their FIRST Journey
Joining the Initiative
Step #1
Step #2
Step #3
Step #4
Step #1
Adopt A County:
Go to our Adopt A County! page, and use the interactive FIRST Map to find a county close to you without any FIRST teams
Fill out the interest form (linked below), to notify us of your commitment to supporting your chosen county
[County Adoption Interest Form]
Step #2
Contact Your County:
- Email/call local libraries or schools in your county to see if you can host an FLL camp at their location.
Having trouble finding their local contacts? (Click Here!)
- Offer a time to meet with someone (usually the library/ school will give you the name of someone in charge) in-person to discuss more detailed plans.
- Make sure to give a detailed description of your plans, including dates, times, goals
- Keep in contact with the library/ school until you have negotiated a time plan that works.
- Discuss a strategy for the library/school to advertise the FLL camp. One way is by asking if your camp can be featured on their website and/or social media.
Step #3
Hosting An FLL Camp:
- Before your first class…
- Inspect the room they offer *Look at sizing, chairs, tables, whiteboard, etc.*
- Make sure you have all your materials ready to go before your first class.
- Make sure you have all of your computers are charged— bring more than one and bring chargers
- Ensure you have the programming app downloaded and ready to go on your computer.
- Make sure you have run through all of the programs and checked its effectiveness
[Sample Materials List]
[Sample FLL Camp Schedule]
Step #4
Start & Mentor a Team!
- Start a FIRST (FLL or FTC) club or team by partnering with the library/school you worked with for your FLL Camp
- Make an outline of how you plan to run the team
- Contact us for additional resources, more lesson plans, and advice. We will make sure to cross your county off of the map!
Congratulations! You have successfully established a new FIRST team. Creating new teams are at the forefront of increasing accessibility in STEM for all students.
