Virtual Classroom Workshops
DUE TO THE CONTINUED EFFECTS OF COVID-19, SCIENCE AL!VE WILL BE PROCEEDING WITH VIRTUAL classroom workshops for 2021.
*deadline to register has been extended to thursday, june 3 at 12pm.
Virtual Classroom Workshop Details
Science AL!VE will be offering virtual classroom workshops utilizing a video-conferencing platform such as Zoom that can be offered to students during their in-person class time.
In order for classes to participate, our instructors must be projected on a screen for students to follow along in real-time. Each student will be provided with their own materials to participate in workshop activities.
Please Note: teachers will provided with a classroom kit of materials that will need to be separated and organized for students before their scheduled workshop.
workshop dates: may 27, 28; june 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18
time: 10:00am to 11:30am or 1:00pm to 2:30pm
cost: $150 per workshop
2021 May-June Classroom Workshop Topics
Kindergarten/Grade 1: Engineering, Shapes & Forces
“Welcome to the exciting world of engineering! This workshop will introduce your students to the fundamentals of engineering, with a focus on shapes and forces. Students will learn about the engineering design process, and how engineers use shapes and forces to solve everyday problems. Students will test the strength of various shapes, build their geodesic domes, and learn how forces can be used to do work.”
Prescribed Learning Outcomes
List and describe the steps of the engineering design process
Describe what a force is
Identify specific forces acting on an object
Explain why engineers use the triangle as the structural shape of choice
Design, build and test a geodesic dome
Grade 2/Grade 3: Mechanical Engineering & Roller Coasters
“Buckle your seatbelts and hold on tight as we learn all about roller coasters! This workshop will introduce your students to mechanical engineering, with a focus on roller coaster design. Students will learn about the engineering design process, and what makes a fun and safe roller coaster. Students will design, build, and test their own marble-track paper roller coasters while considering design challenges presented by their Science AL!VE facilitators.”
Prescribed Learning Outcomes
List and describe the steps of the engineering design process
Identify forces acting on roller coasters
Explain how centripetal force is used in roller coaster design
Design, build, and test a paper roller coaster
Grade 4/Grade 5: Electrical Engineering & Circuitry
“With great power comes… electricity! This workshop will introduce your students to electrical engineering, with a focus on circuitry. Students will learn about the engineering design process, and what components are necessary in creating an electrical circuit. Students will design, build, and test their own light-up paper torch circuits; utilizing circuitry components such as switches and LEDs.”
Prescribed Learning Outcomes
List and describe the steps of the engineering design process
Describe electricity in terms of charge, current, voltage, and power
Compare and contrast conductors and insulators
Identify components of circuits
Design, build, and test an circuit
Grade 6/Grade 7: Electrical Engineering & Circuitry
“With great power comes… electricity! This workshop will introduce your students to electrical engineering, with a focus on circuitry. Students will learn about the engineering design process, what components are necessary in creating an electrical circuit, and troubleshoot common problems with circuitry. Students will design, build, and test their own touch-sensitive, light-up paper circuits; utilizing circuitry components such as resistors and RBG LEDs.”
Prescribed Learning Outcomes
List and describe the steps of the engineering design process
Describe electricity in terms of charge, current, voltage, and power
Describe series and parallel circuits
Identify components of circuits
Design, build, and test an RBG Touchcube Circuit