Empathetic Changemaking
Children explore how creativity can help others by designing projects that support people, animals, or the environment. Through thoughtful making, they learn that empathy and innovation go hand in hand, finding joy in building solutions that make a difference.
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Learning Standards:
PK.SED.2 (Positive Relationships with Adults and Peers): Campers will work collaboratively with peers and instructors, fostering positive relationships and teamwork through group projects and activities.
PK.ELAL.1 (Engaging in Conversation and Collaboration): Campers will engage in conversations and collaborative discussions about their game designs, enhancing their communication and social interaction skills.
PK.MATH.9 (Understanding Shapes and Spatial Relationships): Campers will design and build arcade games, using shapes and spatial relationships to create detailed blueprints and game elements.
PK.SCI.3 (Exploring Properties of Materials and Tools): Campers will explore and use various materials and tools in their game prototypes, gaining an understanding of their properties and applications.
PK.ARTS.1 (Creating Art with a Purpose): Campers will create artistic elements for their arcade games, using their imagination and creativity to design visually appealing and functional game components.
PK.TECH.1 (Using Technology Appropriately): Campers will learn and apply basic robotic and engineering principles to their game designs, using technology appropriately to enhance their interactive experiences.