1.1 About FIRST® FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) was founded by inventor Dean Kamen to inspire young people’s interest in science and technology. As a robotics …

Decodable Passages All First Grade These materials are freely available for anyone to use, adapt, and share (with attribution), but no one is permitted to sell either the original materials, any adaptation of …

FIRST Tech Challenge is a student-centered program that focuses on giving young people a unique and stimulating experience. Every September, at an event known as “Kickoff”, a new game challenge is …

First Grade Baseline evaluation The First Grade Baseline Evaluation is an optional tool that can be used at the beginning of the school year to help teachers get to know the reading and language skills of …

5Under certain exceptional conditions, where the climate keeps the outdoor water temperature below safe levels year-round, or where there are no suitably safe and accessible places (outdoors or …

School Year Calendar 2026–2027 This is the 2026–27 school year calendar for NYCPS schools from 3-K through grade

First Class Rank Workbook This Workbook can help you organize your thoughts as you prepare to meet with your Scout Leader. You still must satisfy your Scout Leader that you can demonstrate each skill …