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Use The Force

Grades: 1-3*
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May the force be....understood.

Unleash the FORCE in this physics class! Learn about forces, motion, and magnetism while creating pod racer tracks, exploring magnets, and building simple machines. Blend real science with sci-fi fun and even make your own (totally real) light sabers. A thrilling adventure for curious minds!

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Q. What did Obi-Wan say at the rodeo? A. Use the horse, Luke!

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Embark on an epic journey to a galaxy far, far away at our “Use the Force” summer camp, where young Nerdawans will unleash their inner Nerdi through the power of science and engineering! Channel your inner Force as we delve into the mysteries of physics and explore the science of our own universe.

Join us as we construct thrilling “pod racer” marble tracks that twist and turn throughout the room, mastering the forces of gravity and momentum. Feel the power of magnetism as we delve into the secrets of this force, and craft “totally real” laser swords! WARNING! Nerding is not responsible for any sofas sliced in half once they get home…

But that’s not all! We will be doing some exciting building projects, unleash the power of catapults, and discover the principles of gravity through captivating experiments. From simple machines to complex structures, young Nerdawans will hone their engineering skills and unlock the secrets of the Force.

Throughout our adventures, we’ll learn about the various forces at play, including friction, pressure, gravity, and push/pull, as we embark on hands-on experiments and projects that bring the real science to science fiction.

Some interest in sci-fi space movies is certainly a bonus, but if you don’t love it already, this class might convert you… There are a ton of fun building projects and challenges in this class mixed in with real science and science fiction! Any nerd’s dream!

  • contraptions to experiment with forces
  • noodley tracks for your pod racer to zoom through twists, turns, and loops!
  • model space ships that fly in our wind tunnel
  • totally real light sabers (Take these home! Note: Nerding is not responsible for anything cut in half by the totally real light sabers.)
  • Motion and Velocity – Moving Objects using The Force
  • Gravity and Pressure – Launch Space Ships
  • Isaac Newton – The First Jedi
  • Motion with Air – Flying Disks and Ships
  • Simple Machines and Friction- Pod Racer Tracks
  • Magnetism – The Invisible FORCE
  • Science vs. Science Fiction – Space Exploration vs. Star Wars
  • Also a bit of robotics, because of course we need to drive our little droid BB8s around…
Our Little Nerd classes for grades 1-3, are engaging and exciting and vary greatly in content and structure, but in some form there is always direct instruction from the teacher, guided practice, and independent or small group work with help and support from peers and staff. We usually begin the day with a team building activity and move into our first lesson. Next is a hands-on activity or project. Halfway through the class, kids will take a brief recess and snack break. A second lesson follows break and the kids will do another project/activity or continue one they were working on. Bottom line: It’s hands-on, interactive, fun learning.

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.

Physics is a scientific field that is always changing and evolving. Physicists study everything from electricity, astronomy, light, sound, motion, and more!
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Some desert scenes in "Return of the Jedi" were filmed in Yuma, AZ!
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Some famous physicists you may have heard of are Albert Einstein, Isaac Newton, and Galileo Galilei!
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