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Electrical & Mechanical Gizmos
 Electricity and electromagnetism are strange and powerful things! Learn how they work and how to use them to do cool things. Learn to wire circuits and make foolproof security systems. Design and build a secret candy safe with an electromagnetic lock and alarm system. Build your own electric motor, and design your own motorized invention, which could be a strobe light, a carnival game or who knows what—your imagination is the only limit! This workshop includes a basic toolbox and materials for students to take home.
Session 1
Current Grades 6 - 8 |
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Robo-Alley
 Ever want to make a robot? It’s easier than
you think! In two-person teams, you’ll
build machines that react to the world
around them, and complete design
challenges that lead you from 3-D obstacle
courses through search-and-rescue
missions to a final interactive competition
(soccer, pod races, or other sports). We’ll
be using Lego’s Mindstorms robotics kits
for quick and easy building, and a
computer language called NQC that
introduces you to one of the most popular
programming languages around. More
advanced students will be able to create a
colony of robots that interact with each
other or explore computer-aided drafting
(CAD) of their designs. No previous
programming or building experience
required—there will be progressive challenges
for every level of expertise, even if
you already own a Mindstorms kit!
Sessions 1 & 2
Current Grades 7 - 9 |
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Flight School 101
 Want to know how a plane flies? Or how a rocket glides through the air? How are balloons like boats? Why can’t we fly like a bird? Learn the principles of flight such as thrust, lift, and drag through hands on activities and design challenges. You’ll build, fly and crash your own test designs. From basic foam gliders to radio controlled vehicles, you can design and build your own flight machines. You’ll put your designs to the test and compete for records such as longest time in the air, greatest distance traveled, and highest altitude reached.
Session 2
Current Grades 7 - 9 |
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