Inventor's Time Travel: Innovations Throughout History

Imagine stepping into a magical classroom where you can jump back in time with the push of a button! One moment you’re building at NORY, and the next you’re zooming into the past to see the origins of engineering from silly dinosaurs and ingenious cavemen. Watch out, we may get lost in the future, where you’ll need to put on your inventor’s goggles and help get us back to the present. From experimenting with raw materials to create simple mechanisms to enhancing inventions with futuristic technology, our time-traveling campers will discover that creativity has always been the key to making new ideas come to life. Pack your bags and get ready for this magical journey to unfold!

Campers will:

  • Create simple inventions using basic materials to discover how early builders made things move, spin, and work together. 
  • Experiment with old and futuristic tools by upgrading their creations with sensor technology inspired by the future. 
  • Become bright problem solvers as they help fix inventions and create solutions in the past & future to figure out how to get back to the present.

6/12-6/16


Learning Standards:

Scientific Inquiry and Reasoning (PK.S.1)

PK.S.1.1: Campers will be encouraged to ask questions about woodworking materials and predict outcomes during small-scale projects, fostering curiosity and scientific reasoning.

PK.S.1.3: Campers will actively explore woodworking materials through hands-on experimentation, understanding the scientific principles behind drilling, hammering, and sanding.

Engineering Design Process (PK.ETS1)

PK.ETS1.1: Campers will identify problems, such as how to construct large-scale Olympic sport-inspired games, and brainstorm solutions through the engineering design process.

PK.ETS1.2: Campers will explore multiple solutions by actively experimenting with different approaches while building their Olympic-inspired woodworking projects.

Physical Development and Health (PK.PDH.1)

PK.PDH.1.1: Campers will develop fine motor skills by drilling, hammering, and sanding during small-scale woodworking projects.

Social-Emotional Development (PK.SED.4.2)

PK.SED.4.2: Campers will collaborate in teams to build large-scale Olympic sport-inspired games, learning teamwork, perseverance, and social-emotional skills.

Approaches to Learning (PK.AL.4)

PK.AL.4: Campers will exhibit curiosity and willingness to learn new skills by participating in scaffolded woodworking projects and discovering the fascinating world of Olympic sports.