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2020 Engineering Machine Design Challenge (Formerly Rube Goldberg)STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)Love an engineering challenge that follows the history of Rube Goldberg? Working in teams of 4-6 you will take on the engineering challenge presented to you by Minnesota State University-Mankato and compete in March. The challenge in 2019 was to design and build a complex machine in as many steps as possible, using simple, everyday objects where the theme of the machine is to "Help a Superhero Save the Planet." An informational parent meeting will take place on the first night, November 6 at 6 pm.Fall 2019
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America's Fun Science: Airplane & Starfighter FunSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)"Dr. Fun" from America's Fun Science presents a hands-on, airplane wing construction class. Learn about the theoretical basis of lift created via Bernoulli's law, and have fun flying the creations that you assemble and get to take home!Fall 2019
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America's Fun Science: Bots Good Racing FunSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)America's Fun Science presents a hands-on, electrical robotics class featuring Brush-Bot. Assemble unique and individualized Brush-Bots and race them to the finish line! Then take your Brush-Bot home to impress friends and family! This class provides a theoretical understanding of electrical circuits and magnetism.Fall 2019
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America's Fun Science: Magnet Exploration FunSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)"Dr. Fun" presents an introduction to magnetism, electrical circuits, and electromagnetism in a fun hands-on setting. Learn how to assemble and test two different electromagnets, and explore and test Ferrofluid. Everyone gets a horseshoe magnet and Family Fun card to take home!Fall 2019
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Tech Tac Toe: STEM Squad- Bricks and RobotsSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)This camp has it all for the curious mind that wants to have a STEMtastic summer getting engaged in amazing projects. We'll have a blast programming Ozobots, building cool machines using LEGO bricks and more!Summer 2019
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Tech Tac Toe: Ultimate HovercraftsSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)Explore the power of air like never before! Build a super cool hovercraft (to take home!), have a blast experimenting with pressurized car launching, learn to harness the power of air in engineering, create pneumatics machines and much more.Summer 2019
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Youth Enrichment League: Brick Builders-Wild RideSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)Build a wild amusement park ride, a trundle wheel, and a merry-go-round using LEGO® bricks. Use these LEGO® brick models to explore STEM concepts. The {YEL!} Teach It!… Practice It!… Play It! This method engages students to create and innovate. Sign up today! LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program.Fall 2019
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Youth Enrichment League: Grandmasters of ChessSTEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)New and returning students invited. Each {YEL!} Chess class follows four basic components: •Teach It!…Each class students are taught different chess concepts and coached to implement those concepts into their chess games. •Practice It!…Students practice positions set by the coach to improve their understanding of the concept. •Puzzle It!… Students are given chess puzzles (constructed by WIM Serafima Sokolovskaya) and work with coach guidance to solve them. •Play It!…Each class ends with students playing 20-30 minutes of chess. Coaches often feature in-class tournaments during the session. Class fee includes ChessKid.com membership for the session (a $49 annual value). Sign up today to THINK, LEARN and PLAY WELL with {YEL!}.Fall 2019
