Ages: Students entering 4th and 5th grades in fall 2020
Location: WSU Tri-Cities, Consolidated Information Center (CIC) Building
Physical Address: 2770 Crimson Way, Richland, WA 99354
Duration: 9:00 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cost: $294 (includes lunch and snack)
Questions?
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Email: STEMcamp@tricity.wsu.edu
Phone: 509-372-7123
| Session | Date | Session topics | Description |
| 1 | Canceled | LEGO WeDo 2.0 | Participants will be able to design, build and create LEGO models featuring working motors and sensors; program their models; learn Scratch computer science language, and explore a series of cross-curricular, theme-based activities while developing their skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. In addition, students will be introduced to cybersecurity, computer science, and physical computing platforms such as Scratch, Code.org, Tynker, and MakeCode. |
| 2A | Canceled | Creatures, Critters and Creepy Crawlies | Leap into a wild and adventure! Explore the strange and amazing world of some extreme animals. From frogs and squids to owls, we are going to discover what makes animals tick. Learn how animals use their awesome adaptations to survive in the wild! Use dissection to learn more about the anatomy and eating habits of animals. Whether you want to be a veterinarian or you just like animals, this camp is for you! |
| 2B | Canceled | Fantastic Flight | Design your own aircraft and fly it on campus. |
| 3 | Canceled | Coding to Help the World | Computer Science Discoveries (CS Discoveries) is an introductory computer science course that empowers students to create authentic artifacts and engage with computer science as a medium for creativity, communication, problem-solving, and fun. Students will use Scratch, Code.org, Tynker, and Alice 3.0 to code their own interactive stories, animations, and games. In the process, they learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively — essential skills for everyone in today’s society. |
