Minecraft Junior Adventures
Do you want to learn how to play Minecraft? Join us on an epic adventure as we work together to explore, build and learn about this amazing environment. How do people recreate real world architecture? Why is this game so fun and why is it considered educational? Find the answers to these questions and more! […]
Minecraft Architecture
Minecraft is more than just a game, it is a creative tool that allows players to create and experience feats of engineering, amazing structures, and epic works of art. Tour the Parthenon! Be awed by Notre Dame’s beauty! Will you be fooled by the false tomb or find the real one in the Taj Mahal? […]
Java Minecraft Modding
Ever wanted to craft diamonds from dirt, smelt up some bedrock, or add your own custom Minecraft blocks? Modifications, or “Mods,” are one of the coolest things about the Minecraft community. In this class, we’ll get you started using Java coding to write your own mods. Some previous programming experience recommended. Must be able to […]
Introduction to Programming with Scratch
Learn basic concepts of programming using the incredibly popular programming environment Scratch, developed by MIT. Scratch is a “block based” programming language where students learn to program by snapping together digital blocks of code. Animate stories and create simple game mechanics. No previous programming experience required!
Fun With Things that Fly
Ready, set, take off! From paper airplanes to rockets, we’ll make all sorts of flying inventions while exploring aerodynamics and how things move through the air. Students will make, test, and reinvent catapults, kites, parachutes, and more as we explore the laws of physics and the forces that keep objects afloat. Lessons will be just […]
First LEGO League Robotics Skills
Amazing LEGO Machines
Learn how basic mechanics can combine with LEGO to make amazing machines! Learn how to make a truly fast car, extender claws, cranes, and more. Learn how gears and belt drives work and when to use them. This class focuses on mechanics and engineering with human power. With cranks, winches, and pulleys theere is no […]
Minecraft Architecture
Minecraft is more than just a game, it is a creative tool that allows players to create and experience feats of engineering, amazing structures, and epic works of art. Tour the Parthenon! Be awed by Notre Dame’s beauty! Will you be fooled by the false tomb or find the real one in the Taj Mahal? […]
Minecraft Architecture
Minecraft is more than just a game, it is a creative tool that allows players to create and experience feats of engineering, amazing structures, and epic works of art. Tour the Parthenon! Be awed by Notre Dame’s beauty! Will you be fooled by the false tomb or find the real one in the Taj Mahal? […]
Learning Robotics with LEGO
Take LEGO robotics to the next level! Students learn how to build simple machines with motorized parts such as winches, pulleys, drive trains, and more! Add sensors and program your creations to respond to their environment. Students work together to design a machine to meet the challenge of the day! No previous LEGO experience required.
