Schedule Of Sessions
Day 1: August 15th, 2017
Registration: 10:00am-10:30am
Whole Group Session: 10:30am-12:00pm
Lunch: 12:00pm-1:00pm
Session 1: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Getting Started With Arduino
Grades 4 and Up Learn about the inexpensive but powerful Arduino controller board, and how to program fun and exciting projects. Required: Laptop, can be shared between two people. |
LEGO Robotics With WeDo 2.0
K-8 The LEGO WeDo 2.0 elementary robotic system combines the wonderful world of LEGOs with coding and STEM. Explore this exciting kit and how it can be used in powerful learning activities. Required: Laptop or iPad/Android tablet, can be shared between two people. Go to education.lego.com/ en-us/downloads/wedo-2 to download the software for your device. (Please note that Windows 7 computers won't work without a specialized Bluetooth dongle.) |
Making With Low-Tech Materials
All Ages Making isn't only about 3D printers and electronics - it can involve simple, inexpensive materials as well. Try out some activities and explore resources that can let your kids enjoy Makerspaces that won't break the bank! |
Break: 3:00pm-3:15pm
Session 2: 3:15pm-5:15pm
Programing With BBC Micro:bit
Grades 3 and Up The BBC micro:bit is a small, inexpensive microprocessor that can be used for all sorts of cool creations, from robots to musical instruments – the possibilities are endless. This session will give you the opportunity to explore how this little device can provide great STEAM and coding activities for your students. Required: Laptop, can be shared between two people. |
Inventing With littleBits
Grades 3 and Up LittleBits are sets of magnetic electronic components developed to let kids (and grownups) quickly and easily assemble interesting and powerful circuits. This session will let you explore the components, design and build your own circuits, and look at how to integrate them into your own classroom. |
Beams And Triangles
All Ages Working with wood has been a form of Making for millennia. The Beams and Triangles model provides students with simple tools, glue, wood, and cardstock, and a system for taking these basic resources and engaging in increasing complex levels of building and engineering. |
Break: 5:15pm-6:00pm
Dinner: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Open Lab and Social Time: 7:00pm-10:00pm
Continued exploration of the day's topics
Continued exploration of the day's topics
Day 2: August 16th, 2017
Breakfast: 7:00am-8:00am
Session 1: 8:15am-10:00am
Introduction To 3D Printing
Grades 3 and Up 3D printing still seems to be the stuff of science fiction, but devices can now be purchased for classrooms for less than $300. Hear how one teacher uses her 3D printers in her classroom, and try your hand at printing something of your very own! Required: Laptop, can be shared between two people. If possible, please install this program before camp. |
Design Thinking
All Ages Tinkering is fun, but Making is more than that - it is about solving problems and meeting challenges. The Design Process is a critical element of a good Maker program, and this hands-on session will immerse you in the Stanford d.school Design Thinking approach use in many schools. Make sure you've had your coffee! |
Open Lab
Continued exploration of tools and materials from earlier sessions. |
Break & Room Checkout: 10:00am-10:15am
Session 2: 10:15am-12:00pm
Makey Makey
Grades 3 and Up The Makey Makey circuit board is a part of many school Makerspaces, and can be used for projects simple and complex. Learn how to build and code your own interactive creations, and how you can use it in your own Makerspace. Required: Laptop, can be shared between two people. |
Beginning Robotics With Ozobot
All Ages Ozobots are tiny (cute) little robots that ideal for introducing robotics and coding to your students of all ages. Activities include simple line-following, the use of color codes to control the robots, and more complex coding using a computer or tablet. Required: Optional laptop or tablet, only required for advanced coding functions. |
Open Lab
Continued exploration of tools and materials from earlier sessions. |
Lunch: 12:00pm-1:00pm
Session 3: 1:00pm-2:30pm
How To Get Started Setting Up A Makerspace
All Ages Now that you've had the chance to explore some ideas and options for your Makerspace, how do we pull it all together? Ask questions of others who have already set up Makerspaces, and put the finishing touches on your own Makerspace plan. |
Open Lab
Continued exploration of tools and materials from earlier sessions. |
Closing Session: 2:30pm-3:00pm