Innovation
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Cooling with Sunshades
In this activity, your students can learn more about heat and how it can affect different substances both on Earth and in space. They'll get to make a simple device to test the phase…
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Clownfish-Beautiful Friendship
Children will get to meet Clownfish,real life relatives to Nemo from the movie Finding Nemo. They will learn how they served as the inspiration for the movie!
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Roaming Robots: Build Your Own Underwater Robot
The ocean is home to some amazing creatures. Have your child splash into sea exploration with this activity. Make your own robot! This activity is for an engaged student.
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Do Warmer Seas Make Stronger Hurricanes?
Do warmer sea temperatures increase the intensity of hurricanes? Children can learn the answer by going through this activity!
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Mechanical Grabber
Using materials around the house, this activity helps kids learn how to design and build a mechanical grabber. The kids that developed this project needed a tool to pick up trash arou…
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DIY Aqua Scope
Does your child want to learn about life under water? They should make an aqua scope and do just that!
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Robot Movement
This is a fun project where kids get to build a robot and maze to learn the mechanics behind it's movement.
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Virginia/DC FIRST LEGO League
Help kids join a robotics team in the Virginia/DC FIRST LEGO League or start their own! Teams build their own robots that perform challenges in regional, national, and international competitions.
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Boy Scouts of America National Capital Area Council
Boy Scouts of America seeks to "prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes," and offers lots of activities, events, and camps. Find out how you can plug your students into a local Boy Scouts troop!
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YESS! (Young Engineers and Scientists Seminars)
If your student is in high school, encourage him/her to join YESS (Young Engineers and Scientists Seminars). YESS hosts projects and lectures for all ranges of engineering and science, including aeronautical engineering, radars, and electromagnetism.
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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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Harvard Museum of Natural History
Harvard Museum of Natural History is a fun and innovative place to learn about natural history and the human experience within it. The museum offers exciting exhibits as well as a breathtaking permanent collection. Plan a visit today.
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Dallas Personal Robotics Group
DPRG is one of the nation's oldest special interest groups dedicated to robotics, and is for kids and adults alike! You and your students can learn more about the science and engineering behind robots, build your own, and even participate in robot competitions.
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Texas 4-H
4-H Clubs teach kids important skills that will help them become leaders in their communities. They offer programs and projects where kids can learn science, technology, and entrepreneurship. Plug your students into their local 4-H Club or help them start their own!
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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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Circle Ten Council - Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of America seeks to "prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes," and offers lots of activities, events, and camps. Find out how you can plug your students into a local Boy Scouts troop!
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First LEGO League Team
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) inspires young people to be science and technology leaders by engaging them in exciting, mentor-based programs that build math, science, and technology skills—abilities that, in turn, lead to a more well-rounded life through greater self-confidence, communication, and leadership.
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Belmont Empow Summer Workshop
Is your child interested in robotics and videogames? If yes, then sign them up for this cool camp. Be sure to visit the official website to learn about registration and times offered. Best for children in grades 1st to 8th.
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The Beat: Flagship Computer Clubhouse
Teaching kids to become fluent in computer and electronic skills, the club provides multiple forms of activities--from movie making to robot programming. There is always something for the kids to do and have fun while learning.
