SUMMER SUPERSTEM 2017 SVVSD Innovation Center CATALOG AND CALENDAR

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1 SUMMER SUPERSTEM 2017 SVVSD Innovation Center CATALOG AND CALENDAR FUN SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AGES EXPERIENCE AND EXPLORE DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF STEM SUCH AS ROBOTICS, CODING, 3-D PRINTING AND MORE! We offer innovative, hands-on learning experiences that engage and challenge students and incorporate human-centered design thinking. Our courses are taught primarily by student designers from the Innovation Center. Students receive an IC bag or earbuds to keep! A snack is provided every day. Let s have some fun! Registration is open at innovation.svvsd.org and closes June 3rd. Contact us at innovation-center-superstem-group@svvsd.org or visit at 1200 S. Sunset St., Longmont, CO 80501

2 CALENDAR OF COURSES If classes are on multiple consecutive days they are integrated based projects and for the entire block of days indicated. = Integrated Project **T = Taster Based Multi-day Workshop Single Day Exploratory Workshop **E (7-10) = ELEMENTARY LEVEL COURSE **MS (11-14) = MIDDLE SCHOOL LEVEL COURSE JUNE Morning 9-12 NAO (MS) NAO (MS) NAO (MS) NAO (MS) -- RC Aviation (E) RC Aviation (E) RC Aviation (E) RC Aviation (E) Cyberpatriot Cyber Defense Camp: Monday-Friday. 9:00-12:00. Afternoon 1-4 World of Robotics: Cubelets (E) **T World of Robotics: Sphero (E) **T World of Robotics: Dash and Dot (E) **T Digital Citizenship & Cyber Security (E) **T -- Home Automation w PC Duino Home Automation w PC Duino Home Automation w PC Duino Home Automation w PC Duino (MS)

3 JUNE Morning D Reverse Engineering 3D Reverse Engineering 3D Reverse Engineering 3D Reverse Engineering RC Aviation (E) RC Aviation (E) RC Aviation (E) RC Aviation (E) Afternoon 1-4 Security Systems with Raspberry Pi Security Systems with Raspberry Pi Security Systems with Raspberry Pi Security Systems with Raspberry Pi Virtual Reality Taster (E) **T TinkerCAD Taster (E) **T NAO Taster (E) **T Intro to Electronics (E) **T

4 JULY Morning 9-12 HCIT: Self Propelled Cars HCIT: Carousels HCIT: Light Sabers HCIT: Rocket Launch ( Ages 7&8 ) **T (Ages 7&8) **T (Ages 7&8) **T ( Ages 7&8 ) **T Afternoon 1-4 Aquatic Robotics (E) Aquatic Robotics (E) Aquatic Robotics (E) Aquatic Robotics (E) App Development w/ Swift Playground App Development w/ Swift Playground App Development w/ Swift Playground App Development w/ Swift Playground

5 JULY Morning 9-12 Mars Robotic Lander Mars Robotic Lander Mars Robotic Lander Mars Robotic Lander Cosmic Creations (E) **T Jurassic Art (E) **T E Sewing Monster Mash (E) **T Floating Ink - Science or Magic? (E) **T Afternoon 1-4 HCIT: Roller Coaster Design Challenge HCIT: Roller Coaster Design Challenge HCIT: Roller Coaster Design Challenge HCIT: Roller Coaster Design Challenge (E) (E) (E) (E)

6 Course Descriptions - Classes listed in order as presented in calendar - See calendar for available dates - IPB = Integrated Project Based - Multi-day Workshop - T = Taster - Single Day Exploratory Workshop NAO Challenge (IPB - $140.00) Have fun working with our humanoid Nao robots and program them using Choregraphe, an easy-to-use drag-and-drop programming language. Remote Control Aviation (IPB - $240.00) Apply your STEM skills while learning about the basics of aviation and flight. You will learn how to fly radio-controlled (RC) airplanes through simulators and field testing as well about the science behind flight. You will then be challenged to create and fly your own airplane. Testing will happen at an off-site location;; parent permission will be required. *Note: Field Trip Permission Form will be required for this class. Cyberpatriot Cyber Defense Camp (IPB - $ NOTE : This camp meets for 5 days, M-F) This camp is based on the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition. You ll learn the basics of cybersecurity through a hands-on simulation where you are protecting a company from outside threats like hacking. You will find and fix weaknesses in the company s computer system and compete against other teams in a mock competition on the last day of the camp. World of Robotics: Cubelets (T - $35.00) Did you watch Big Hero 6? Do you find robots cool? Learn robot basics by building robots using Cubelets! Cubelets is a hands-on robot construction kit that lets you explore your imagination. World of Robotics: Sphero (T - $35.00) If you know BB-8, you know Sphero! Test out your driving and programming skills with Sphero. Start with mastering your driving skills: How many mazes can you complete? How many mazes can you design? Then learn to be the Boss of your Sphero by programming it to get through various maze challenges. Earn a badge for each level. World of Robotics: Dash and Dot (T - $35.00) Come make friends with our new robots, Dash and Dot. You'll have a lot of fun exploring the worlds of robots and programming together with them. You'll write an original story, then program Dash and Dot to perform your story to others. Digital Citizenship and Cybersecurity for Kids (T - $35.00) Do you use technology such as a computer, ipad, tablet, smart phones, or a connected gaming console? Then come to Digital Citizenship to learn proper netiquette while using your devices. Why is this important? We all should be good citizens in the real world and in the cyber world. We

7 also should know about how to keep safe while in the digital world. We'll learn about cybersecurity, netiquette and ways to use technology in positive, safe ways. Home Automation with PC Duino (IPB - $140.00) Have you ever dreamed of making a burglar alarm to keep a pesky brother or sister out of your room? Well, dream no longer! In this class, you'll learn how to automate your room and home using the PC Duino. You'll use sensors, cameras, wi-fi and more to design and build our own system. You will program this system using the Python programming language. 3D Reverse Engineering (IPB - $140.00) Students will use intermediate level CAD software Google Sketchup to develop their team building skills and use the design thinking process to reverse engineer a large puzzle cube. The students will also learn about what makes a 3D printer work and the uses for them in the real world. Security Systems with Raspberry Pi (IPB - $140.00) Do you ever wonder which members of your family might come into your room while you are away at school? Now you can catch them in action and have proof that they were in your room by building your own security camera. In this class we will be using the Raspberry Pi 3 to build a security camera and program it using python to capture pictures and videos of any sibling who dares to enter your room. You will design your own case and print it on a 3-D printer. Virtual Reality Taster (T - $35.00) What's real? What's not? Explore the basics of virtual reality by using a Vive and a Hololens. Then try out making your own Mixed Reality experience by combining pictures you take with a phone and a cardboard VR viewer (the viewer you get to keep!) TinkerCAD (T - $35.00) This class will introduce you to the world of computer-aided design (CAD), a drafting software engineers use to design products before they build or 3D print them. We will use TinkerCAD to design and set-up 3D prints for simple toys and jewelry. NAO Taster (T - $35.00) Have fun working with our humanoid NAO robots and get a taste of the future. Program one of our five NAOs (Caroline, Steve, Sophie, Optimus and Phineas) using Choregraphe, an easy-to-use drag-and-drop programming language. You'll make your NAO walk, talk, dance and more! Intro to Electronics (T - $35.00) Learn the basics of electronics in this class. You'll learn how electricity works and build circuits that light up LEDs. How Cool is That (HCIT)? Self-propelled Cars (T - $35.00) Learn and apply basics of physics while building, testing and racing self-propelled cars. You'll explore Newton's Third Law of Motion, see how friction and air pressure affect cars, and learn about the relationship between speed, time and velocity, all while designing and racing your own car! *Note: Recommended for ages 7-8. How Cool is That (HCIT)? Carousels (T - $35.00) If you've been to a zoo, you've probably

8 been on a carousel. How do these work? How do the animals go up and down? You'll learn the secrets of the trade (like how wheels and axles worked, or how triangles are used by engineers) by building your own carousel and sharing it with your friends. *Note: Recommended for ages 7-8. How Cool is That (HCIT)? Light Sabers (T - $35.00) Use the force, Gyn, to build your own lightsaber to defeat the Empire. Lightsabers are basically flashlights. You'll learn about how electronics makes flashlights and light sabers work through circuits, conductors and insulators. *Note: Recommended for ages 7-8. How Cool is That (HCIT)? Rocket Launch (T - $35.00) OK - now you have your light saber. How will you get off of Tatooine so you can go battle the new Death Star? With a rocket, of course! Apply principles of aerodynamics (like balance, air pressure and airflow) to build and test your own original rocket. *Note: Recommended for ages 7-8. Aquatic Robotics/Union Reservoir (IPB - $140.00) Have you ever wondered what happens under the surface at Union Reservoir? Do fish sleep? Are there any buildings? Imagine building an aquatic robot that can find answers to these questions. In this class, we ll use the basics of robotics and engineering to build original, water-based robots. We then will use our OPEN ROV robot to explore and learn about Union Reservoir. We will use various tools to design, build and operate robotic crafts as well as to identify and study specific aspects of the Union Reservoir ecosystem. You will get to be creative, work in teams and have a lot of hands-on fun. Captain Nemo, here we come! *Note: Field Trip Permission Form will be required for this class. Swift Playground App Development (IPB - $140.00) Nearly everyone uses an ipad at home or school, and they have their favorite app or two which they love to use. Wouldn't it be cool to be the person who designs and codes that app? Start developing your skills to be that person by learning about Apple's programming language, Swift. You'll also learn about human-centered design thinking and combine these two aspects of app development to create your own original ios app. Mars Robotic Lander (IPB - $140.00) How is robotics changing the way we explore the universe? Think of the Mars Lander and how it is roaming the surface of Mars searching for clues to life and other parts of Mars. We will learn about robotics by studying Mars and space travel, and build our own Mars lander using VEX IQ robotics parts and other materials. Cosmic Creations (T - $35.00) Delve into planetary science and enter the outer limits of the solar system while exploring how scientists use evidence to turn their investigations into artful scientific illustration. We will blast off to new discoveries with Titan, Saturn's largest moon to capture our own 2D investigation. You will piece together scientific evidence by observing, comparing, and interacting - learning new techniques to express your observations and create art like a scientist!

9 Jurassic Art (T - $35.00) Investigate the intersection of science and art in this camp designed to fuel creativity and curiosity. Travel back in time as we bring the past to life by using fossil evidence to piece together clues that guide us as we sculpt our own dinosaurs out of clay. While exploring, sculpting and shaping, you ll experience how scientists and artists work together to create a creative and scientific understanding of other worlds! E-sewing Monster Mash (T - $35.00) Tinker, create, and innovate in this camp that s all about mixing classic crafts with electronics. Young crafters and technology enthusiasts alike will have the opportunity to explore the new horizon of etextiles using conductive thread and flexible electronics. Like a modern day Frankenstein creation, art and technology magically merge while crafting a glowing eyed plush ugly doll. Note: this class has a $15 material fee. Floating Ink - Science or Magic? (T - $35.00) Put your curiosity to the test as you question, examine and experiment with water density, surface tension and aqueous surface design to investigate the science of paper marbling. Creativity and innovation abound while exploring this creative process and art technique resulting in breathtaking original art projects. How Cool is That (HCIT)? Roller-Coaster Design Challenge (IPB - $140.00) Roller-coasters are fun! And they are marvels of engineering. Come learn how to design and build your own original roller-coaster by using basic principles of engineering and physics. You'll learn about kinetic and potential energy, friction, and other cool things. Then, you'll demonstrate your finished roller-coaster to your parents and friends.

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