Engineering For Kids Classes
Bonnie Doon Community League is partnering with Engineering For Kids - Edmonton to bring Science Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programming to Bonnie Doon Hall for 4 - 12 year olds.
Engineering For Kids' goal is to help kids have fun in an educational way, while expanding their horizons into the rewarding world of STEM. Young engineers will have the opportunity to design, build, test and refine their own creations in a safe and fun environment.
All classes will take place at Bonnie Doon Hall, 9240 - 93 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T6C 3T6.
Registration is closed for classes 1-4. Check back for info on Classes 5 and 6, which will run in January 2019
1. JUNIOR ENGINEERING AND DISCOVERY - For ages 4 - 6 years
Wednesday September 19 - October 24, 2018. 6 sessions.
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
$120
In our first junior discovery program, kids will explore the different disciplines of the engineering world.
Electrical engineering: kids will light up their card and learn about simple circuits.
Mechanical engineering: kids will build their own magical boomerang can and learn about potential and kinetic energy.
Civil engineering: students will build and test bridges made from delicious candy.
Crazy concoction day: kids explore the world of chemistry as they make their own play dough.
Finally, the kids will explore the skies as they build and test their own straw rockets.
Engineering For Kids' goal is to help kids have fun in an educational way, while expanding their horizons into the rewarding world of STEM. Young engineers will have the opportunity to design, build, test and refine their own creations in a safe and fun environment.
All classes will take place at Bonnie Doon Hall, 9240 - 93 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T6C 3T6.
Registration is closed for classes 1-4. Check back for info on Classes 5 and 6, which will run in January 2019
1. JUNIOR ENGINEERING AND DISCOVERY - For ages 4 - 6 years
Wednesday September 19 - October 24, 2018. 6 sessions.
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
$120
In our first junior discovery program, kids will explore the different disciplines of the engineering world.
Electrical engineering: kids will light up their card and learn about simple circuits.
Mechanical engineering: kids will build their own magical boomerang can and learn about potential and kinetic energy.
Civil engineering: students will build and test bridges made from delicious candy.
Crazy concoction day: kids explore the world of chemistry as they make their own play dough.
Finally, the kids will explore the skies as they build and test their own straw rockets.
2. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING: MASTER MACHINES - For ages 7 - 12 years
Wednesday September 19 - October 24, 2018. 6 sessions.
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
$160
During the Mechanical Engineering unit, students use the Engineering Design Process to design, create, test, and improve a variety of machines and mechanical systems. Students learn basics of energy, traction, aerodynamics, and durability while constructing a candy catupult, eggstreme defense vehicles, and an incredibly fast air-powered custom dragster. More...
Wednesday September 19 - October 24, 2018. 6 sessions.
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
$160
During the Mechanical Engineering unit, students use the Engineering Design Process to design, create, test, and improve a variety of machines and mechanical systems. Students learn basics of energy, traction, aerodynamics, and durability while constructing a candy catupult, eggstreme defense vehicles, and an incredibly fast air-powered custom dragster. More...
3. JUNIOR ROBOTICS: MOVE IT, MOVE IT - For ages 4 - 6 years
Wednesday November 7 - December 12, 2018. 6 sessions.
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
$120
The Jr. Robotics: Move it, Move it! curriculum is designed to introduce students to the concepts of robotics, automation, programming, and the Engineering Design Process. Using LEGO Wedo, students will walk away from this class with a basic understanding of how robots are designed and programmed.
Wednesday November 7 - December 12, 2018. 6 sessions.
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
$120
The Jr. Robotics: Move it, Move it! curriculum is designed to introduce students to the concepts of robotics, automation, programming, and the Engineering Design Process. Using LEGO Wedo, students will walk away from this class with a basic understanding of how robots are designed and programmed.
4. ROBOTICS 101 - For ages 7 - 12 years
Wednesday November 7 - December 12, 2018. 6 sessions.
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
$160
Robotics 101 program is designed to introduce students to both robot building as well as programming. The students will build robots using LEGO Ev3's to accomplish a specific task while using their imagination to make their robot better than the basic robot. During the class students will discover the Engineering Design Process in a real world setting as they test their robots multiple times.
Wednesday November 7 - December 12, 2018. 6 sessions.
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
$160
Robotics 101 program is designed to introduce students to both robot building as well as programming. The students will build robots using LEGO Ev3's to accomplish a specific task while using their imagination to make their robot better than the basic robot. During the class students will discover the Engineering Design Process in a real world setting as they test their robots multiple times.
5. JR CHEMICAL ENGINEER: CRAZY CONCOCTIONS - For ages 4 - 6 years
Wednesday January 9 - February 13, 2019. 6 sessions.
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
$120
The Junior Chemical Engineering classes introduce our youngest engineers to fundamental concepts of solids, liquids, and solutions. Students investigate the properties of several crazy concoctions and make their own samples of bubbles, play dough, flub, and more.
Bubble Bliss– Students will explore properties of a liquid during this Bouncing Bubbles lesson. They will experiment concocting two different bubble solutions to determine which one produces stronger bubbles.
Foaming Fun – Foam can have properties of both a liquid and solid. During this lesson, students will create and investigate different solutions of foam and analyze their properties. Prepare to make a mess!
Presto-Chango Dough – Students will have the opportunity to make their own play dough using simple household materials. Students will learn how different materials react chemically and how they can change the physical properties of their Presto-Chango Dough!
Playful Polymers – In this activity, students will be able to manipulate the material properties of glue. By combing glue with different solutions, students can explore processes needed to create new materials. Can students turn glue into Play-Doh, slime, or bouncy balls?
Ice Cream Factory – During this activity students will explore the freezing processes of ice cream. After their first batch, students will manipulate the process to see if they can reduce freezing time. Students will have a multiple chances to improve the properties of the ice cream.
Wednesday January 9 - February 13, 2019. 6 sessions.
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
$120
The Junior Chemical Engineering classes introduce our youngest engineers to fundamental concepts of solids, liquids, and solutions. Students investigate the properties of several crazy concoctions and make their own samples of bubbles, play dough, flub, and more.
Bubble Bliss– Students will explore properties of a liquid during this Bouncing Bubbles lesson. They will experiment concocting two different bubble solutions to determine which one produces stronger bubbles.
Foaming Fun – Foam can have properties of both a liquid and solid. During this lesson, students will create and investigate different solutions of foam and analyze their properties. Prepare to make a mess!
Presto-Chango Dough – Students will have the opportunity to make their own play dough using simple household materials. Students will learn how different materials react chemically and how they can change the physical properties of their Presto-Chango Dough!
Playful Polymers – In this activity, students will be able to manipulate the material properties of glue. By combing glue with different solutions, students can explore processes needed to create new materials. Can students turn glue into Play-Doh, slime, or bouncy balls?
Ice Cream Factory – During this activity students will explore the freezing processes of ice cream. After their first batch, students will manipulate the process to see if they can reduce freezing time. Students will have a multiple chances to improve the properties of the ice cream.
6. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING - For ages 7 - 12 years
Wednesday January 9 - February 13, 2019. 6 sessions.
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
$160
The curriculum for the Electrical Engineering program is designed to introduce students to the concepts of circuit design, building, and maintenance through various hands-on activities. Students will walk away with an in-depth knowledge on basic circuits.
Conductor Finder – The Conductor Finder lesson will allow children to test a variety of materials to discover their electrical properties. During the lesson, students will begin to understand that many objects can have an electrical property even if it is not a conductor.
Variable Resistors – This activity will teach students how to build a rudimentary circuit. The students will then test different pieces of lead to observe the positive and negative effects of the different lengths.
Flashlight Builder – During this lesson, students will get to test their knowledge on circuit building. The students will be building flashlights out of a disposable water bottle. By the end of this lesson students will have a very firm understanding of how an electrical circuit works.
Levitrons – This lesson will focus on magnets and how they can be used to raise a vehicle above the ground. By raising a vehicle above the ground, students will discover the advantages that a levitating vehicle can have.
Electric Magnet – In this lesson, students will explore the concepts behind electric magnetism; they will build and test an electric magnet to see how it operates. Students will also test how much their electric magnet can hold.
Snap Circuits – The Snap Circuits lesson focuses on light emitting diodes and what they can be used for in a circuit. LED’s have a specific property that makes them different from most light bulbs. The students will test different ways to install the LED’s to discover their unique properties.
Wind Turbine -During this lesson, students will learn how to transform wind energy into electricity. They will be challenged to design the most efficient rotor blades for their wind turbine while taking into account size, weight, shape, and angle.
Wednesday January 9 - February 13, 2019. 6 sessions.
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
$160
The curriculum for the Electrical Engineering program is designed to introduce students to the concepts of circuit design, building, and maintenance through various hands-on activities. Students will walk away with an in-depth knowledge on basic circuits.
Conductor Finder – The Conductor Finder lesson will allow children to test a variety of materials to discover their electrical properties. During the lesson, students will begin to understand that many objects can have an electrical property even if it is not a conductor.
Variable Resistors – This activity will teach students how to build a rudimentary circuit. The students will then test different pieces of lead to observe the positive and negative effects of the different lengths.
Flashlight Builder – During this lesson, students will get to test their knowledge on circuit building. The students will be building flashlights out of a disposable water bottle. By the end of this lesson students will have a very firm understanding of how an electrical circuit works.
Levitrons – This lesson will focus on magnets and how they can be used to raise a vehicle above the ground. By raising a vehicle above the ground, students will discover the advantages that a levitating vehicle can have.
Electric Magnet – In this lesson, students will explore the concepts behind electric magnetism; they will build and test an electric magnet to see how it operates. Students will also test how much their electric magnet can hold.
Snap Circuits – The Snap Circuits lesson focuses on light emitting diodes and what they can be used for in a circuit. LED’s have a specific property that makes them different from most light bulbs. The students will test different ways to install the LED’s to discover their unique properties.
Wind Turbine -During this lesson, students will learn how to transform wind energy into electricity. They will be challenged to design the most efficient rotor blades for their wind turbine while taking into account size, weight, shape, and angle.