Using the engineering design process, we will then create solutions to help solve their hero’s problems using simple machines. Perfect for the young builder with tiny hands to build a seesaw, vehicle, and spinning top and other fun working mechanisms.Ī Wicked Cool For Kids exclusive! Using LEGO Duplos, we will listen to stories based on popular fairy tales. LEGO Engineering Junior is a 6-week program designed specially for kids in grades K-1.The activities promote teamwork and critical thinking skills as kids investigate basic engineering concepts using DUPLOs. Examine Batman’s super gadgets and morph into the world of superheroes using the science that could make superheroes a reality. Investigate how Spiderman (and real spiders) can walk up walls. Create optical illusions to understand how Wonder Woman’s jet can disappear. What makes a superhero super? Physics! Conduct gravity experiments to learn what it would take for Superman to leap over tall buildings in a single bound. Make a holiday light circuit and experiment with LED mini lights. Build basic circuits and experiment with insulators and conductors as we shift our focus to electricity. Design a system to protect a passenger from flying out of a car when it crashes and take the Wicked Cool survivor engineering challenge. Wicked Cool Engineers will learn about the engineering and design process to build a sail car that rides the wind. Construct a craft stick catapult to launch koosh balls in the air. Engineer a path (with math) to move a marble down a run. Design a zany zip line to take an alien on a thrilling ride, and create optical illusions with spinning tops. Investigate physics and learn how things move! We’ll use Newton’s laws to create balloon-rocket cars and a balance toy. We’ll look at super strength and the power of the weather but we won’t talk about Bruno. Experiment with senses (can you hear a pin drop?) and examine creatures who seem like they can shape shift! Study the magical way plants use energy from the sun to grow. Looking to boo k a program? Contact our Program Coordinator, Amanda Pang Year Programs 2022- 2023Īre you under the spell of Encanto? Take a look at this enchanted family through the eyes of science. Classes challenge and entertain kids with educationally productive activities which combine instruction and fun. Programs typically meet directly after school for one hour over 6 weeks. We partner with schools, PTOs, recreation departments, homeschool organizations and other community-based organizations to provide fun and safe educational opportunities. Our exciting array of school year programs are designed to extend learning beyond the school day and are perfect for online or onsite options.
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