Pay-upon-entry parking is in place Saturday, March 9 through Saturday, March 30. Cost is $10 per car in the West Yards Garage, and $15 per car in our South Lot. Credit/debit only.
Be inspired to create new and unique things through hands-on learning. All Maker Studio programs include an in-class take away.
Youth groups take part in facilitated and grade-level specific programs that extend and reinforce science principles. Discovery Areas provide in-depth learning in a structured environment.
Highlights
Location
Maker Studio
Grade Range
3 - 12
Topics Covered
3D Printing
ArtBots
Circuits
Molding & Casting
Activity Type
Hands-On
Programs Schedule
Programs are scheduled at 9:30 a.m. and 12 p.m., Tuesday - Friday. Programs are 60-minutes.
Discovery Areas are not available during summer hours, Memorial Day - Labor Day.
Additional Fee?
This is an add-on to Science
City admission. Cost will be $6 per student. Maximum 25 students.
What’s Included
Maker Studio Programs
3D Printing & 3D Design
The activity will focus on students learning about and observing the 3d printing process from design to completion. Students will learn how a 3d printer manipulates its materials to make its finished product. Students will have the opportunity to see complex 3d models, then create and print their own designs. Each student will go home with a 3d printed object they created.
ArtBots
Students will make a robot able to create art by combining various electronic components with art materials. In this activity students will gain an understanding of basic electrical circuits and the functionality of different types of motors. Students will design and create robots that can draw patterns, then alter their robot’s design to change and guide the patterns that are drawn. They will use logic and problem solving skills in the design and implementation of their robots. Students can take home their robotic art at the end of the class.
3D Printing & 3D Design
Young makers will discover electricity and circuits by exploring electronic blocks. Participants will build a robot and add circuits to make it light up and move. They will add switches and explore other ways to control their circuits.
ArtBots
It is the year 3,000 and it is now possible for humans to genetically engineer or create planets, and animals to live on that planet. You are one of the scientists working on the animals and it is your job to create an animal that will be perfectly suited to its environment on this new planet.
For Groups
We designed this program as a group booking and requires a minimum of 15 participants.
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