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FIRST LEGO League Explore
Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 is excited to announce its affiliate partnership with FIRST LEGO League Explore. The FIRST LEGO League Explore program is for students in grades 2 through 4 (Ages 6-10). Below, you will find videos containing information on the theme, team start-up process, and registration.
Registration will open in 2025.
Showcase Dates: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Location: Saint Francis University
What is FIRST LEGO League Explore?
FIRST LEGO League Explore (Ages 6-10) focuses on building early interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) through a real-world challenge using research, critical thinking, and imagination. Guided by adult coaches and FIRST Core Values: discovery, innovation, impact, inclusion, teamwork, and fun, student-built models using LEGO Education SPIKE Essentials and create Show Me posters to present what they learned at a season-ending Expo.
New to FIRST? Read more about the program and starting at team on the FIRST page.
Additional information about cost and registration.
Registering for First Lego League Explore:
The registration for the Explore event hosted by the Appalachia IU8 is a three -step process.
Register through FIRST.
Go to firstinspires.org and click “log in” in the top right corner. If you are a new team, you’ll need to create a new account. If you are a returning team, you can use your account information from the past.
Once you are logged into your account, you will need to pay to register as an official FIRST team.
Sign up for the event through FIRST.
Once you are logged in and have paid your FIRST registration, you should see our event (PA-CENTRAL) on your dashboard. Click on the event and follow the instructions to sign up for it.
Register through the Appalachia IU8.
Click on the following link to REGISTER and pay the $35 PA-Central EXPO fee.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
District/Team WILL NOT be invoiced if the event is cancelled by the IU due to low enrollment
District/Team WILL NOT be invoiced if the participant cancels at least 7 days prior to the start of the event.
District/Teams WILL BE invoiced the FULL COST if the participant cancels with less than 7 days notice of the start of the event or if the participant simply does not attend.