You will find many helpful resources on the Internet, and below are some websites and search tools to explore. Always remember to evaluate the suitability and the credibility of what you locate using any search tool or database.
This course is intended to introduce the Java programming language to students using the EV3 (FLL), Tetrix (FTC) and RoboRio (FRC) robotics platforms. States that the material's targeted education level is Middle School and High School students.
EV3Lessons.com provides a complete set of LEGO MINDSTORMS programming lessons for teams, teachers, and robotics enthusiasts at all levels of expertise. This website is maintained by the same people who moderate the FIRST Leagues facebook.com Share and Learn groups.
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has partnered with FIRST Robotics to offer this guide to inventions and the patent process as well as kid-friendly intellectual property teaching activities.
This Google tool allows you to search for images with particular reuse/copyright limits. It also has a reverse image lookup tool. You can upload an image file using the camera icon and let the google algorithm return similar images.
Google Patents includes over 120 million patent applications, granted patents, and other documents from government patent offices around the world. Unless marked as copyright protected, most images in a United States (US) patent application or grant of patent documents are copyright-free and in the public domain.
Google Scholar can help you search the academic literature, including peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, academic book chapters and presentation materials. Links to full-text materials are provided when freely available.
Resources for educators fro Autodesk, including free software, student expert program, projects to build skills, kit of parts tips and curriculum, events listings and more.
Information about how VEX supports Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and English, Next Generation Science Standard, and ITEEA Standards for Technological Literacy.
This educators page includes links to additional information about the FIRST program, impact, curriculum, professional development, educator events, and other resources.
FIRST Robotics curriculum materials for grades K-12. Includes education standards alignment maps for Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and 21st Century Learning Skills.
FIRST Nevada is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization promoting FIRST® Robotics programs and STEAM education initiatives in Nevada. Find contact information here for experts on your league and many other helpful resources.
