STEM
Video Game Design ( completed grades 3-6 )
Join us for an exciting week of game design ! This course will give you hands-on experience developing your own game . Students will create their own version of asteroids from scratch , using Construct 3 , a visual coding platform that teaches students the basics and structure of programming . Computer skills are needed ( this includes good keyboard and mouse skills ). Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day . Instructor : Tech Academy M / Tu / W / Th , July 31-Aug 3 9 AM-12 PM O . H . Anderson-Rm 35 $ 160
Tinker & Print ( completed grades 3-8 )
Challenge your creativity by designing 3D objects using Computer Aided Design software and then printing your designs . Learn about scale and when prototyping a design that is not at full size . Also design an object that is at functional scale and usable ! We will be using 3D printers and CAD software . Instructor : CSGA Enrichment . M / Tu / W / Th , Aug 7-10 9 AM-12 PM Mahtomedi Middle School-Rm 275-FACS $ 200
Robotics Problem Solvers ( completed grades 3-8 )
Learn basic robotics skills such as ; programming , construction , testing , and design while you create robots that solve specific problems generated during the program . You will be using scratch coding and Lego Spike Prime as your tools for problem solving using robots . You will be required to design and 3D print one new part for your robot using design software and a 3D printer . Instructor : CSGA Enrichment . M / Tu / W / Th , Aug 7-10 1-4 PM Mahtomedi Middle School-Rm 275-FACS $ 200
Intro to Video Game Design with Nintendo Characters ( completed grades K-2 )
Create YOUR OWN VIDEO GAME ! Love video games ? Choose your storyline with popular Nintendo characters as your stars . Add challenges and difficulty levels . Then , share your game by email or post it on the web to challenge family and friends . Now students between 6 and 9 years old can practice math , logic , and programming and put their video game talents to work ! Bring a USB drive to save your games on the last day . Instructor : Tech Academy M / Tu / W / Th , Aug 7-10 1-4 PM O . H . Anderson-Rm 34-Art $ 160
Jr . Engineering : Games and Gadgets ( completed grades K-3 )
If you like building and figuring out how things work , you will love this class . Explore , investigate , and solve problems while learning about simple machines ’ engineering building blocks . Work in pairs and enjoy hands-on activities using LEGO ® Gears and unique LEGO ® Technic ® engineering components that incorporate math , science , and creativity . Use what you learned to solve challenges . Learning projects may include mini mechanical concept models , a moving dragon , scale , clown , crane , car , fan , merry-go-round , and more . Instructor : Tech Academy M / Tu / W / Th , Aug 7-10 9 AM-12 PM O . H . Anderson-Rm 34-Art $ 160
Intro to ESports ( completed grades 3-7 )
Turn your passion for video games into valuable life skills ! We will introduce the world of Esports and teach students about the many opportunities available to them by getting involved . Students will get to play some of the most popular Esports games , compete with and against each other in tournaments , and learn important lessons along the way . Instructor : COR Robotics M / Tu / W , Aug 14-16 1-4 PM District Education Center-Rm 121 $ 99
Intro to Game Design ( completed grades 3-7 )
If you like playing video games , you ’ ll love designing them ! Trained instructors will teach students how to program their own video games using an engaging program called Kodu . They will create their own world , populate it with characters , and then play the games they create during class . Students will learn important programming skills while having tons of fun , with no prior experience needed . Instructor : COR Robotics M / Tu / W , Aug 14-16 9 AM-12 PM District Education Center-Rm 121 $ 99
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