S.T.E.M. Class
Space Tech & Engineering
Are you ready to shape the future of space exploration?
Join us as we explore the final frontier - outer space! Come learn about all the amazing technology and engineering that lets us reach infinity... and beyond!
Description
Are you ready to engineer your own space tech? The infinite expanse of outer space is becoming more accessible to humanity through groundbreaking technologies, and space travel is advancing at an incredible pace. In this exciting class, we’ll design and build space inventions like Mars Rover models and space stations, take part in our own “astronaut training”, and more!
Each session combines hands-on activities with learning new concepts. We’ll dive into the science behind air pressure, friction, drag, gravity, and the amazing physics that drive these technologies. Highlights include a simulated Mars Rover landing (egg drop project), exploring our 10 ft gravity well to see how planets and celestial objects affect each other and stay in orbit, and launch straw rockets more that 75ft!
Join us as we create and model new space tech inventions every class period and play with the forces that shape our universe. Get ready to blast off into the world of space tech and engineering!🌌
Good fit for...
If you enjoy Bill Nye or Mark Rober, this class will be a dream come true for you!
Space Tech & Engineering is stellar for anyone who has ever looked up at the stars and wondered what lies beyond our planet. Any nerds who love astronomy, space travel, or even space-based science fiction will absolutely love this class! If you hope to see humanity exploring other galaxies and outer space being accessible to everyone within your lifetime, this class will show you the technology that could make that day possible!?
Nerds make...
Nerds in this class build lots of awesome cosmic creations! We will design models of the solar system that are more accurate than the ones you see online, make stomp rocket launchers ? and models of rovers and satellites ?, and fabricate our very own telescopes ?. We will even get to play around with gravity using our very own gravity well! Through class activities, we’ll learn all about cutting-edge space technology!
Nerds learn...
In this class, Nerds learn about all sorts of transplanetary topics. We will learn about the forces of flight, Newton’s laws, and gravity, and explore how they enable massive rockets to blast off into the cosmos! We will also learn about the history of our solar system and just how big it actually is. We will even talk about out-of-this-world ideas like space colonies, robot astronauts, future missions, and the forces that formed our universe! ??
Class Structure
What to Bring to Class
SUMMER & BREAK CLASSES ONLY: Class is 3hrs each day, so bring a snack for break time. Also, bring your own refillable water bottle. Don’t have one? Add our Nerding water bottle to your order and pick up on first day of class!
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Your nerd will build and discover like these nerds have.
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Summer Camp
2024 was a great summer of classes! See you Summer 2025. Registration will open Saturday 10am, March 8, 2025.