INTRODUCTION TO CORE VALUES
VICKY ZHAI, FTC 9873
CORE VALUES
The Robot Game and Project are what teams do.
The Core Values are how they do it.
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THE FIRST CORE VALUES ARE YOUR TEAM’S GUIDE
§ The Core Values
were updated in
2018
§ These Core Values
are consistent
across all four
FIRST programs
§ This graphic is
available for teams
to use:
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GRACIOUS PROFESSIONALISM
“Learn and compete like
crazy, but treat one another
with respect and kindness”
Dr. Woodie Flowers, FIRST Distinguished Advisor
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COOPERTITION
“ Teams can and should
help and cooperate with
each other even as they
compete”
Dr. Woodie Flowers, FIRST Distinguished Advisor
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TERMS USED IN THE CORE VALUES RUBRIC
▪ Look closely at the Rubrics and understand
the meaning of each term:
▪ Discovery: Equal time on all parts of FIRST
LEGO League
▪ Team Spirit: Having your own identity
▪ Integration: Using what you learn in FIRST
LEGO League outside FIRST LEGO League
▪ Teamwork: Being able to work together
effectively, and efficiently without coach help
▪ Inclusion: Making sure all team members are
included
▪ Respect: Valuing each member
▪ Coopertition: Helping others and accepting
help from others, working with other teams
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DISPLAYING COOPERTITION IS IMPORTANT
§ Why is it important?
§ It encourages learning from your
teammates, competitors, and mentors
§ It is what makes the FIRST program
different
§ Many ways to show Coopertition
§ Lending a team a part if they need it,
even if it helps them to score higher
§ Inviting teams to your house to teach
them how to make better projects and
teach them your robotics skills
§ You don’t solve the challenge for them
and provide solutions. Instead, you
inspire them and show them how to
discover their own solutions
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WHY DO OUTREACH ACTIVITES?
§ Give back to the
community
§ Share your knowledge
§ Share your passion for
FIRST and STEM
§ Encourage other
students and adults to
participate in FIRST
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JUDGING CORE VALUES - OVERVIEW
¡ Judges present a team activity
¡ The team will then get to
present their Core Values
poster
¡ Judges will ask follow-up
questions about events
presented on poster, and
additional questions about
applying core values outside of
FIRST LEGO League
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MOST IMPORTANT: EMBRACE CORE VALUES
§ Core Values is not just
something you do.
§ It is a way, a METHOD
of doing things that
builds character and
guides us throughout
the whole experience!
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CREDITS
¡ The primary author of this lesson is Vicky Zhai from FTC
9873. Additional information from Christopher Haines and
Chris Baker was incorporated into the lesson.
¡ More lessons for FIRST LEGO League are available at
www.flltutorials.com
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