Introduction to Engineering
• Tap into their inherent ability to explore how things work
• Construct a hologram, build electric cars by soldering electronic components on a motherboard
• Construct a makeshift robotic hand; design, construct and test a bridge
• Build wood crafts
• Experience gravity and wind dynamics by participating in an indoor skydiving at iFly
• Construct a hologram, build electric cars by soldering electronic components on a motherboard
• Construct a makeshift robotic hand; design, construct and test a bridge
• Build wood crafts
• Experience gravity and wind dynamics by participating in an indoor skydiving at iFly
Heart and Brain Anatomy and Physiology
• Learn the rudiments of heart and brain function
• Identify major parts of heart and brain
• Listen to heartbeat with a stethoscope
• Incorporate visual arts by diagraming cardiac muscles of the heart
• Create heart and brain clay models
• Learn through mnemonic devices like songs, stories and brain teasers
• Don medical regalia to dissect a heart and a brain
• Identify major parts of heart and brain
• Listen to heartbeat with a stethoscope
• Incorporate visual arts by diagraming cardiac muscles of the heart
• Create heart and brain clay models
• Learn through mnemonic devices like songs, stories and brain teasers
• Don medical regalia to dissect a heart and a brain
Environmental Awareness
• Learn about the effects of pollutants in our environment and what they can do to improve the environment
• Mimic the effects of acid rain in the lab, learn and demonstrate the process of purifying murky water, and test the pH of water
• Observe water from different sources using microscopes
• Learn the importance of solar energy and produce solar ovens and machines
• Use plants to produce natural dies to make original tie-dye T-shirts
• Recyclable materials to make home-made paper and develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of the historical relevance of conservation
• Mimic the effects of acid rain in the lab, learn and demonstrate the process of purifying murky water, and test the pH of water
• Observe water from different sources using microscopes
• Learn the importance of solar energy and produce solar ovens and machines
• Use plants to produce natural dies to make original tie-dye T-shirts
• Recyclable materials to make home-made paper and develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of the historical relevance of conservation
Discovering Central Dogma
• Learn about ribonucleic acid (RNA) and protein synthesis
• Learn about replication, transcription, and translation of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
• Construct helix models of DNA; create translational codes using their names
• Discover the components of a DNA molecule
• Make sugar from fresh sugar cane
• Extract DNA from fruit
• Learn about replication, transcription, and translation of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
• Construct helix models of DNA; create translational codes using their names
• Discover the components of a DNA molecule
• Make sugar from fresh sugar cane
• Extract DNA from fruit
Examining Cancer
• Learn about plant and animal cells and how they tie into genetics
• Understand the normal function and dysfunction of cells and the protein markers that identify cancer cells
• Causes and functions of cancer cells and how they spread
• Value genetics and how science is used to mitigate and cure cancer
• Compare and contrast normal and cancerous cells
• Understand the normal function and dysfunction of cells and the protein markers that identify cancer cells
• Causes and functions of cancer cells and how they spread
• Value genetics and how science is used to mitigate and cure cancer
• Compare and contrast normal and cancerous cells
Sound Lab
• Discover the incredible power of sound beyond earbuds
• Learn about sound and vibrations
• Develop an understanding of wave lengths of sound and vibrations
• Learn several mechanisms of developing sound instruments in the air and under water
• Guess what.... make a lot of noise with noise makers
• Learn about sound and vibrations
• Develop an understanding of wave lengths of sound and vibrations
• Learn several mechanisms of developing sound instruments in the air and under water
• Guess what.... make a lot of noise with noise makers
Microscope Lab
• Explore the history, function and proper use of the microscope
• Visualize and draw creepy critters, human and plant tissues and various objects observed under the microscope
• Learn about light, reflection, refraction, and wavelengths through a series of interactive learning activities
• Develop a deeper understanding of the role that microscopes play in advancing science and technology
• “See” more than what’s on their tablets and cell phones
• Visualize and draw creepy critters, human and plant tissues and various objects observed under the microscope
• Learn about light, reflection, refraction, and wavelengths through a series of interactive learning activities
• Develop a deeper understanding of the role that microscopes play in advancing science and technology
• “See” more than what’s on their tablets and cell phones
Chemistry Lab
• Learn the basics of chemistry
• Make pH paper and solutions
• Use different house-hold items to realize chemical reactions
• Learn the concept of and perform experiments related to oxidation and reduction, noting differences in chemical and physical properties
• Make pH paper and solutions
• Use different house-hold items to realize chemical reactions
• Learn the concept of and perform experiments related to oxidation and reduction, noting differences in chemical and physical properties
Experiencing Aeronautics
• Exposure to wind dynamic, physics, and air-flight
• Understand the physics associated with wind, gravity, friction, and aeronautics
• Attain in-class instruction, ground flight simulation experience, and have an option to co- pilot by taking the yoke of a Cessna, in-flight, alongside an experienced licensed pilot
• Understand the physics associated with wind, gravity, friction, and aeronautics
• Attain in-class instruction, ground flight simulation experience, and have an option to co- pilot by taking the yoke of a Cessna, in-flight, alongside an experienced licensed pilot
A Note on Safety
All program modules are designed with the most rigorous and age-appropriate safety measures in mind, adhering to established state and scientific safety protocols. We take care in making sure that children are in safe hands mentally, emotionally and physically. Our educators and volunteers are well vetted. We respect all religions, races/ethnicities and do not discriminate based on individual beliefs or disabilities, consistent with anti-discrimination laws of the state.
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Programs That Inspire
Our Out-of-School Time (OST) programs are offered at convenient times for parents, including weekends and during winter, spring, and summer breaks.
We offer the following modules that encourage observation, foster critical thinking, develop solving-problem skills, instill confidence, encourage working in groups, and expose students to careers in STEM fields. Our Intro to Engineering lesson was developed by a middle school volunteer. Except where noted, modules last one week: