Build Your Own "Bug" (Grades 4-6)
Monday, October 14 (Online registration closes October 9. Call 303-492-7188 to inquire about registering after this date.)
9am-3pm
$15
Drop-Off Location: TBD
Did you know that animals like cockroaches and spiders inspire cutting-edge technology? Dive into the world of bio-inspired robots with Mechanical Engineering professor Dr. Kaushik Jayaram, Computer Scientist Dr. Srinjita Bhaduri, and CU Science Discovery staff member and Ecologist, Dr. Alexandra Rose. In this grant-supported one-day class, we’ll learn about real Bugs, and the challenges they face in human-made environments like our homes. We’ll get creative by engineering our own origami-based robots that resemble real insects and we’ll learn how to program them using the BBC micro:bit – a pocket-sized computer that introduces you to how software and hardware work together. Unleash your imagination and discover how fun biology and robotics can be. Are you ready to build the future, one bug at a time? Let's go!
Note: This class is being run as a curriculum development pilot for a Build Your Own Bug kit being developed. This kit will allow teachers in rural Colorado to teach robotics, engineering and computer science to their students. All Build a Better "Bug" participants agree to give feedback on the materials, content, and overall experience of the program. This valuable feedback will be used to improve the program before it's delivered to teachers.
What to Bring:
- Backpack for carrying personal items and any class materials they will be taking home.
- Filled water bottle
- 2 or more snacks, depending on the child's needs
- Lunch that does not require refrigeration
- All programs spend a portion of each session outside. Please send your child with clothing appropriate for the weather (jacket, sweatshirt and/or rain jacket)
- OPTIONAL: A mask or any additional Personal Protective Equipment the child will be utilizing.
Grade Policy: Careful consideration is used to determine grade levels for all camps and classes. To provide the highest quality experience for all students, it is necessary to adhere to the specified grade range for this program.
Cancellation and Transfer Policy: Science Discovery has designed its school year cancellation policy to minimize the number of class spots that are unused due to last-minute cancellations. Cancellations made more than 15 days prior to the start of the class will incur a $35 administrative fee. No refunds will be given for cancellations made within 15 days of the start of the class. In the event that a class is cancelled by Science Discovery, registrants will receive a full refund. Transfer requests made up to 15 days prior to the start of a class will incur a $15 administrative fee. Transfer requests made within 15 days of the the start of a class will incur a $35 administrative fee.