Coding and Robotics

Classes focus on FIRST Lego robotics curriculum and move into competition teams for FIRST LEGO League (FLL) and FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) teams.

FIRST is a global youth non-profit organization that teaches kids ages 4-18 life, social, and STEM skills through friendly competition with robots! FIRST is an acronym: For. Inspiration. and Recognition. of Science. and Technology. FIRST has four programs with Nasri Academy participating in competitions for FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Challenge and the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC).

FIRST Core Values

The FIRST organization has specific core values that guide the competitions and the process.
The FIRST Core Values are:
Discovery: We explore new skills and ideas.
Innovation: We use creativity and persistence to solve problems.
Impact: We apply what we learn to improve our world.
Inclusion: We respect each other and embrace our differences.
Teamwork: We are stronger when we work together.
Fun: We enjoy and celebrate what we do!

FIRST also has two words associated with its Core Values:

Gracious Professionalism® is part of the ethos of FIRST. It’s a way of doing things that encourages high quality work, emphasizes the value of others, and respects individuals and the community. Gracious Professionalism is not clearly defined for a reason. It can and should mean different things to everyone.
Coopertition® means that teams help and cooperate with each other, even as they compete. It’s about learning from teammates, teaching others, collaborating with mentors, managing and being managed. Coopertition embodies the spirit of competing while assisting and enabling others whenever possible.

FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Challenge

Teams prepare for competitions by working on the Robot Game and an Innovation Project, while developing their Core Values and teamwork. Teams can win awards in four core areas: Innovation Project, Robot Design, Robot Game, and Core Values.
The Innovation Project is similar to a semester-long research project that high school students would prepare and present. Teams also design and create a robot to complete the missions in the Robot Game. In the Robot Game, teams can earn points during a 2.5-minute match. Robot Design looks at the engineering design process behind the team’s competition robot.

FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC)

Teams design and create a robot to complete the missions in the Robot Game. In the Robot Game, teams can earn points during a 2.5-minute match. The first 30 seconds are autonomous (not controlled by a driver) and rely on autonomous programming. The following 2 minutes are driver controlled where our driver will operate the robot and attempt to score as many points as possible. The final 30 seconds are our endgame, where teams attempt to score final points and park in base.

Robotics Team Awards

FLL Team – 57590 Nasri Dowlfins

  • 2025-2026 – Unearthed
  • 2024-2025 – Submerged
    • Won 2nd place for Robot Design at the Southern Nevada Qualifier
    • Won 1st place for Robot Performance at the Southern Nevada Qualifier
    • Won 1st place for Robot Performance at the Southern Nevada Championship
    • Won 1st place Champions at the Southern Nevada Championship
    • Competed at the FIRST World Championship
  • 2023-2024 – Masterpiece
    • Won 1st place for Robot Performance at the Southern Nevada Qualifier\
    • Won 1st place for Robot Design at the Southern Nevada Qualifier
  • 2022-2023 – Super Powered
    • Won Finalist for Robot Design Award at Southern Nevada Qualifier
    • Won the Engineering Excellence at the Southern Nevada Championship
    • Won 1st place for Robot Performance at the Southern Nevada Championship
  • 2019-2020 – City Shaper
    • Won 3rd place for Robot Performance at the Southern Nevada Qualifier

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  • 2024-2025 – Submerged (1st year of team)
    • Won Control Award Winner at the State Championship
    • Won 2nd place Control Award at the Canadian Rockies Premier Event at Kdays
    • Nevada State Representative at the Canadian Rockies Premier Event at Kdays