Learning Standards:
PK.S.1.1 (Scientific Inquiry and Methodology): Campers will engage in exploratory play to understand simple scientific concepts behind building structures, such as balance and stability.
PK.S.3.2 (Physical Science): Campers will observe and discuss the characteristics of materials they use in woodworking, like wood versus plastic, to develop an understanding of everyday materials.
PK.ELA.5.1 (Speaking and Listening): Campers will effectively communicate and describe their building processes and the functions of their structures, enhancing vocabulary and expressive skills.
PK.ARTS.1.1 (Creating): Campers will creatively express their ideas through the design and decoration of their obstacle course structures, fostering imagination and artistic skills.
PK.SE.1.1 (Social-Emotional Development): Campers will work cooperatively in teams to build obstacle courses, promoting skills in sharing, taking turns, and collaborative problem-solving.
PK.ELA.4.1 (Language for Social Communication): Through collaborative tasks, campers will use language to solve problems and make collective decisions, boosting their social communication skills.
PK.MATH.3.1 (Geometry and Spatial Sense): Campers will recognize and name shapes, describe spatial relationships, and compare positions while arranging components of their obstacle courses.
The Inventor’s Playground: Building Fun Ideas into Reality!
Imagine stepping into the world of Toy Story, where toys don’t just sit on shelves but come to life and move all around you! Discover the joy of invention as you reimagine and recreate your favorite robotic toys that’ll wander our toyshop makerspace. Whether you like to draw, color, or make things, you’ll be invited to share that bubbly excitement with your friends as everyone can grab their favorite materials to begin tinkering with. While learning how technology and robotics can be a tool to amplify your creativity, each one of your inventions becomes a part of activities, games, and endless fun. Whether you want to create a whimsical dancing toy spinning around tables or a monstrous mechanized beast stomping across the floor, your creative direction is completely up to you. What would you want to make this week?
Campers Will:
- Discover how to bring their imagination to life through creative activities that introduce a wide variety of materials to experiment and craft with.
- Experiment with cause and effect by testing how different motors, sensors, and materials change the way their toy behaves.
- Practice trying again as they adjust, rebuild, and improve their toy designs to match their imagination.
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