Girls in STEAM Workshops for Grades 3rd-8th!
Oct. 19th 2024 - Ready… Set… STOP Motion!
Watching cartoons is fun... but have you ever tried making them? We will create our own stop motion animations and learn about all the work that goes into making our favorite cartoons.
Nov. 9th 2024 - Living on the Red Planet
Explore Earth’s closest neighbor in this out-of-this-world program. Girls will design rockets for travel and will use Sphero mini-robots to plan and execute a simulated mission to Mars. Will you be part of the Artemis mission?
Nov. 30th 2024 - Day at the Amusement Park
Let’s take a trip to the amusement park or… Whitaker Center’s Innovation Zone? Girls will learn about the physics of popular rides, like roller coasters, while designing their own theme park using the computer application Roller Coaster Tycoon.
* Workshop will be in the Innovation Zone!
Dec. 21st 2024 - Designing Rocks and Minerals
Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Create your own unique piece of this jewelry in this activity where geology meets art. Girls will practice using a rock hammer to crack open and reveal geodes like a geologist and then transform them into a beautiful piece of jewelry!
Jan. 11th 2025 - The Great Outdoors
What do the Grand Canyon, Glacier Bay, and Sequoia have in common? They are protected National Parks! Girls will discuss the importance of land protection, natural ecosystems, and biodiversity while reaching out to learn more from a Park Ranger.
Feb. 1st 2025 - Fun with Fossils
Think like an -ologist! Girls will learn about dinosaurs and the scientists who study them. We will excavate a fossil, explore the diversity of dinos, and puzzle together pieces of the past.
Feb. 22nd 2025 - Backstage and Behind the Scenes
Experience technology from both sides of the camera. Girls will learn how to create stunning on-screen visuals made for television. With the help of TV production technology, we will test real-world applications of technology used in TV. Lights, camera, ACTION!
March 15th 2025 - Storm Chasers
Spring has sprung! With it, comes cloudy days and rain. Girls will learn about clouds, winds, and other features that contribute to severe weather. Join us for your first shift as a meteorologist!
April 5th 2025 - Medical Marvels
Explore the mysteries of the human body and discover how doctors help us stay healthy. Learn about the importance of wellness from professionals and experiment with cool medical gadgets. Perfect for future doctors, nurses, and curious minds who want to see how science and care come together!
April 26th 2025 - CheMMMMMistry of Baking
Chemistry, taking substances and combining them to make something new, is all around us. You eat food that has the perfect chemical makeup to provide you the energy and nutrients you need while tasting, OH SO good!
May 17th 2025 - Designing Adaptations
Visit Whitaker Center’s Innovation Zone with an educator to learn some of the basics of programming. Girls will practice digital creation while experimenting with biological adaptation using the computer application Spore.
* Workshop will be in the Innovation Zone!
June 7th 2025 - Plants Galore
Plants are an important part of the Biosphere! They help cycle Nitrogen, Oxygen, and Carbon through our atmosphere. We will explore the different types of potted plants and how to care for them. Plants can also be decorative - so we will design pots to keep our plants in to take home!