Chess Club
Chess Club is suitable for kids who are new to chess and for those who have played some chess (i.e. Beginner and Intermediate levels). Club meetings will be a combination of lessons and playtime. We will learn chess tactics, strategies, and fun facets of chess history.
Science 2.0: Space Exploration with Kerbal Space Program
Learn about the solar system and develop your own space missions to explore it. Create your own space vehicle and the rockets to launch it! Learn by playing Kerbal Space Program (KSP), which NASA engineers say is a fantastic way to learn about the science of space exploration. KSP realistically simulates the flight and behavior […]
Programming 1.0: Scratch
Learn Scratch or get better at Scratch, a the incredibly popular programming language developed at MIT that has caught on worldwide. Students learn to tell stories and write computer games. Appropriate for kids who already know some Scratch or who have never seen it before as this courses is adaptable to the interests and skills […]
Hands-On STEAM 4.0: Fabrication and Design
Introduction to various maker tools starting witih 3D Printing Design then following students’ interests. Possible choices include laser-cutting, electronics (arduino and other), stop motion animation, computer art, board game design, and more.This concentration is repeatable every year since it follows students’ interests and teaches more advanced techniques as appropriate.
Science 1.0: Real Mad Scientists
There are lots of great science experiments that kids can safely do, and we have some favorites! Make a chemical battery to power a light. Recreate the process Marie Curie used to isolate Radium (without the radioactivity). Make color changing paintings using natural pH indicators. See the structure of DNA discovered by Rosalind Franklin using […]
Hands-On STEAM 3.0: Fabrication and Design
A great introduction to Maker tools starting with 3D Printing Design then following students’ interests. Possible choices include laser-cutting, electronics, stop motion animation, computer art, board game design, and more.This concentration is repeatable every year since it follows students’ interests and teaches more advanced techniques as appropriate.
Hands-On STEAM 1.0: Intro to STEAM Concepts
This is a great introduction to Einstein’s Workshop and Maker culture. There will be a new topic every eight week quarter.Q1 – Jr. Mad ScientistsDive into science through hands-on experimentation. Learn about the scientific method! Explore a wide range of science topics. Experiment with making clouds in a bottle, explore chemical reactions with vinegar and […]
Hands-On STEAM 2.0: STEAM Concepts
This is a great introduction to Einstein’s Workshop and Maker culture. There will be a new topic every eight week quarter.Q1 – Fun With Things that Fly Ready, set, take off! From paper airplanes to rockets, we’ll make all sorts of flying inventions while exploring aerodynamics and how things move through the air. Students make, […]
FIRST LEGO League Skills
Programming 2.0: Computer Game Level Design with Unreal Engine
What does every great game start with? A great level! We’ll explore what goes into making epic game play in this fast-paced design course using Unreal Engine, a powerful open-source industry tool used in many of today’s top games. Learn to craft your own custom environment for exploration and interaction. Students will create explorable levels […]
