Explore the interconnected disciplines of science,
technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM)
Through interactive workshops in coding, robotics, art, 3D-printing, and esports,
students will develop skills for success in critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and foster creativity.
Date:
July 29 - August 2, 2024; 9:00am to 4:00pm daily
Location:
278 4th Ave NE
Moose Jaw, SK
Science Theme: Aerodynamics
Day 1: July 29 | |
Morning | Orientation - 9:00am Esports – Learn Essential Skills through Competitive Gaming - 9:30am Science Activities - Hoop Glider - 11:00am |
Afternoon | Esports and Essential Skills Continued - 1:00pm Introduction to the major project: aerodynamic car design - 2:30pm Summary and Reflection; Prompt Engineering, using AI tools - 3:45pm |
Day 2: July 30 | |
Morning | Esports – Mindfulness, Growth Mindset, Fortitude - 9:00am Science Activities - Baloon Rocket; aerodynamics - 11:00am |
Afternoon | Esports and Essential Skills Continued - 1:00pm Creating 3D models with TinkerCAD - 2:00pm Summary and Reflection - 3:45pm |
Day 3: July 31 | |
Morning | 3D Printing Project Start 9:00am Group 1 – Science Activities - Marshmallow Catapult (Potential & Kinetic Energy) - 11:00am |
Afternoon | Group 2 – Science Activities - Marshmallow Catapult (Potential & Kinetic Energy) - 1:00pm 3D Printing Project Continued 2:00pm Minecraft - Leadership and Collaboration. Summary and Reflection - 3:45pm |
Day 4: August 1 | |
Morning | 3D Designs and Printing; project work. Guest Speaker: Clyde Abanid, Skills Canada Gold Winner and World Skills Competitor. Science Activities - Craft Stick Chain Reaction (Potential & Kinetic Energy) - 11:00am |
Afternoon | Intro to Robotics using the Edison Educational Robot - 1:00pm Summary and Reflection - 3:45pm |
Day 5: August 2 | |
Morning | Guest Speaker: Krystal Nieckar, Executive Director of Skills Canada Saskatchewan. Painting the 3D-prints. Robotics projects using the Edison robot Science Activities - Final project of aerodynamic car design. |
Afternoon | Science Activities - Final project of aerodynamic car design continued. Project demonstration. |