CoderDojo with Iowa PBS and Curiosity Path
Saturday, November 02, 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
415 12th Ave SE
Cedar Rapids , IA 52401
Perfect for kindergarten–5th graders with no STEM experience needed, this event lets kids explore coding, engineering, and more, with mentors guiding them at each station for a fun and creative learning experience.
Partnership!
PBS Iowa with Ozobots: Ozobots are robots that are designed as an introduction to coding. Students use color combinations to move the ozobot on a path from one location to another.
Curiosity Path with StarLabs: StarLabs is a portable observatory, with a mentor from Curiosity Path you’ll child will get an exploratory look at astrology.
Hands-On Stations for your Child to Enjoy:
- Hour of Code: Engage in self-guided activities tailored to your coding comfort level. Activities include Scratch Block Programming, which allows you to easily build stories and games using “blocks” of code. You can also play Codecombat, an innovative live coding strategy game for beginners. Learn Python or JavaScript as you defeat ogres, solve mazes, and level up.
- Turing Tumble: a logic puzzle where students work to solve problems using levers and marbles. It helps kids understand computer science concepts without computers! Create your own designs or work through the ‘challenge’ booklet for a little more structure to the play
- Snap Circuits: Learn basic engineering, electronics, and circuitry concepts using Snap Circuits! Snap Circuits use easy-to-connect components to assemble electronic circuits on a simple “rows-and-columns” base grid that you build functions like the printed circuit boards in most electronic products.
- Microscopes: Kids can explore biology up close with a self-guided microscope with over 200 slides.
- Drones: Kids can maneuver drones (with adult supervision) around obstacle courses.