Description
Explore a variety of STEM topics and come up with solutions to engineering challenges together as a family. In four hands-on workshops you can learn about alternative energy and materials science, light and sound waves, chemistry and forces and motion. Each program includes a science lesson, demonstrations, and materials for completing an engineering design challenge. Student work is differentiated for age-appropriate tasks and objectives between lower (1st-3rd) and upper (4th-5th) elementary grade levels. Morning and afternoon sessions are available.
Times: 10:00-12:00 and 1:00-3:00
Grade-level: 1st-5th grade
Fee: $45/family up to 5 people
ยท October 1: Wind Energy and Materials Science
ยท Learn about energy and materials then design and test wind turbine blades using various materials to optimize energy production.
ยท October 15: Waves โ the science behind light and sound
ยท Learn about the properties of light and sound waves then use that information to create two communication devices using each kind of wave to send signals over a distance.
ยท October 29: Chemistry โ physical and chemical changes
ยท Explore the differences between physical and chemical changes through hands-on demonstrations then design a use for a new fabric made from fusing plastic bags.
ยท November 12: Mechanical Energy (forces and motion)
ยท Discover the principles of forces and motion then apply them by designing and testing a catapult and marble rollercoaster.