Gadgets
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Robot sings, dances, and helps with homework
Did you ever imagine that a robot would be helping you do homework or teaching you how to dance? The NAO robot can communicate in nine different languages and take photographs as …
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Loudoun Students Use Legos to Devise Robotics for International Competition
Read about a FIRST Lego Robotics team based out of the Washington, DC Area that is going to be competing at the World Championship event this year. Photo from WashingtonPost.com
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Speedy fish experiment
Children can learn about surface tension in this experiment! This is an easy and fun experiment!
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Science Projects: Robot Project
Here's a fun robot project that kids can do using common household items, or a Lego Minstorms NXT kit.
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Sketching Gadget Anatomy
Robots are complex machines that work using a variety of different mechanisms. This project teaches kids about "The Elements of Machines" and then asks them to find a simple machine a…
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5 Wits
Take your child to a world of adventure at 5Wits. They will have the chance to become spies and explorers through interactive physical adventures. Learn how to diffuse bombs,pilot a submarine and solve an array of puzzles in a family fun environment.
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The Build Station
Founded by educators and engineers to foster creativity and fun, the build station is a wonderful place to visit. The destination is great for young and old children. Plan a visit today.
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MIT Museum
Come learn about the world of science and technology at the MIT Museum.Visitors will learn through different exhibitions, and programs that will facilitate learning.A visit here is appropriate for all ages.
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Science Club for Girls
This club is a non-profit organization that hosts free science and engineering programs for girls. Most of our future is in science and technology and this club would be a great way to introduce your daughter to these fields!
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Flying Heritage Collection
The Flying Heritage Collection invites visitors to view the world of airplanes. Children and adults will enjoy the airplane collection. This is a great place to visit for all age groups.
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Future of Flight™ Aviation Center and Boeing Tour
The Future of Flight(TM) Aviation Center and Boeing Tour gives kids the opportunity to learn how planes fly and why they are designed in specific ways. Through interactive exhibits where they can design their own jet and a tour of the Boeing plant, kids can see first hand what it takes to build and design a large jet and how they can fly. Note: There is a 4 feet height restiction that all kids must meet to be able to take the tour
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The Museum of Flight
The Museum of Flight is dedicated to educating the public about air and space development, science, and aeronautical and astronautical history. At the Aviation Learning Center students can learn about flight dynamics, navigation, weather and wind tunnel experiments. Beginning in March, visitors can check out "The Perlan: A Record-Setting Sailplane," an exhibit dedicated to the science of soaring.
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Challenger Learning Center - St. Louis
At the Challenger Learning Center, you can learn all about the space program, and even go on simulated missions to space of your own!
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Mad Science
Mad Science sparks kids imagination outside of school with hands-on sciences programs centered around a particular area of science.
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CoderDojo NYC
CoderDojo NYC runs free sessions connecting the NY technology and student community to mentor youths ages 7-17.They teach about web, game and application development. One can even learn about HTML & CSS, Android application development with MIT's App Inventor, game development with MIT's Scratch and ruby as well as LOGO. Finally, feature guest speakers highlight cool projects.
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Houston Railroad Museum
Do your kids like trains? If so, the Houston Railroad Museum is the place to go. At this locally run museum, they can explore all sorts of train cars, from a locomotive built in 1949, to a parlor car from 1947, to a bay window caboose built in 1979. They can even learn about the history of trains in Texas. Make sure you go on a Saturday, though, because that is the only day of the week that this volunteer-run museum is open.
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Why we all need a degree in "Mobilology"
In a world of mobile devices did you ever wonder how it has affected us? Scholars have come to the conclusion that in order for us to be more efficient and proficient in our understan…
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Kinect helps TV shows talk to your kid
Did you ever wish you could give the right answers when the characters on Sesame Street gave you a question? Well now you can! The kinect system for Xbox will serve as a way for kids …
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First Boston
Children interested in math and technology should join Fist Boston. This group promotes robotics through competition. Sign up your child today! This innovative group combines technology and math with fun!
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First Lego League
Is your child interested in robotics? Then they should join the First Robotics League of Alabama. They will get to meet new people and gain hands on experience working to make robots.
