Passing this along from Karen Cupit.........
Engineering with FUNdamentals Lego Class
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Design and build motorized machines, catapults, pyramids, demolition derby cars, truss and suspension bridges, buildings, and other constructions. Explore concepts in physics, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, and architecture while playing with your favorite creations. This is a hands-on and minds-on class suitable for LEGO® novices to “maniacs.” This class is not affiliated with the LEGO Group.
Design and build motorized machines, catapults, pyramids, demolition derby cars, truss and suspension bridges, buildings, and other constructions. Explore concepts in physics, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, and architecture while playing with your favorite creations. This is a hands-on and minds-on class suitable for LEGO® novices to “maniacs.” This class is not affiliated with the LEGO Group.
WHERE, WHEN, HOW MUCH, ETC.
Starts January 11th, 2011 and goes to March 15, 2011
- Will be held every Tuesday for 10 weeks
- Classes will be held at the Whiton Library at 100 North Main Street, Manchester, CT 06042-2003
- Class time: 10:30am – 12:00pm
- Min enrollment = 10
- Max enrollment = 16
- Cost is $150 per student, with a 20% discount for siblings.
- Open to boys and girls ages 7-12.
Our project-based programs are designed to teach principles and methods of engineering, to encourage students to work through design challenges using what they have learned, and to allow students to work at their optimal pace.
Projects typically include an introduction and short presentation by the instructor followed by a design/build assignment. Instructors circulate and assist the children in realizing the project goals. Students are expected to learn and use technical and LEGO® terminology while they tackle the projects. When they have satisfied basic requirements of a project they are encouraged to further explore applications of the principle and construction methods by inspecting, testing, modifying, and rebuilding. At the end of each session, it is expected that students will dismantle projects and put away materials.
Projects typically include an introduction and short presentation by the instructor followed by a design/build assignment. Instructors circulate and assist the children in realizing the project goals. Students are expected to learn and use technical and LEGO® terminology while they tackle the projects. When they have satisfied basic requirements of a project they are encouraged to further explore applications of the principle and construction methods by inspecting, testing, modifying, and rebuilding. At the end of each session, it is expected that students will dismantle projects and put away materials.
OTHER DETAILS
Class size is limited and enrollment is on a first come first served basis. All materials will be provided. No refunds will be issued after the first class. Refunds only issued prior to first class.
TO REGISTER
Email Andrew Escalera at Andrew@play-well.org or call him at 860-573-5039. Information needed:
- Parent(s) First and Last Name(s)
- Parent(s) contact info (email, phone numbers, etc.)
- Child(s) name, age and medical information (allergies, asthma, etc.)
- Make checks out to Play-Well TEKnologies, Attn. Andrew Escalera * Checks will be collected on first day of class
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Visit www.play-well.org
QUESTIONS?
Feel free to contact Andrew Escalera.
