Code Bytes

Showings

Innovation Zone Sat, Oct 12, 2024 1:00 PM
Oct. 12, 2024 - Celebrate Space Week Attendees will have an opportunity to learn more about Space Science by utilizing several Space Themed software programs of their choice. Kerbal Space Program teaches the fundamentals of rocketry where users design, construct and test a rocket of their own creation. Universe Sandbox puts the user in charge of the cosmos with control over planets, stars, and even black holes! Spore allows users to create their own alien species and adapt and evolve to survive.
Innovation Zone Sat, Nov 2, 2024 1:00 PM
Nov. 2, 2024 - Practice Digital Citizenship with Minecraft Battle a dastardly villain in the online world with Minecraft for Education’s Cyber Fundamentals lessons. Learn about online etiquette, safety, and cybersecurity, and try to overcome the attacks of a mysterious enemy that's trying to overthrow your school’s network.
Innovation Zone Sat, Nov 23, 2024 1:00 PM
Explore the mystery of a damaged spaceship as a coding robot in Algo Bot. Work with your fellow automatons to save the human beings sleeping on your ship using coding after a mysterious accident. Will you be up to the task?
Innovation Zone Sat, Dec 14, 2024 1:00 PM
Join us in celebrating Computer Science Education Week with Minecraft Education’s Hour of Code where Innovators will learn about computer science fundamentals by solving mysteries and completing puzzles in fun story maps.
Innovation Zone Sat, Jan 4 1:00 PM
Dip your toe in the wonderful world of programming with Scratch, a block coding program created by MIT. Innovators will get to choose from a series of coding projects including creating animations, games, and music.
Innovation Zone Sat, Jan 25 1:00 PM
Construct your way through a series of physics puzzles with the game Polybridge! Learn about engineering as you construct different types of bridges on a budget. Can you meet the budget and make a stable bridge with your smarts alone?
Innovation Zone Sat, Feb 15 1:00 PM
Have you ever wanted to send a secret message that could only be read by the people you wanted it to? Learn about internet safety and privacy with Minecraft for Education’s Cyber Expert lessons. Practice encryption, decryption, and defense against cyber attacks and protect your castle from invaders!
Innovation Zone Sat, Mar 8 1:00 PM
Celebrate National Make a Book Day by brushing up on your typing skills with Epistory! Explore an origami world and fight a plague of insects to save your home, all while practicing your typing etiquette.
Innovation Zone Sat, Mar 29 1:00 PM
If you're interested in making your own video games one day, try out creating your own arcade-style game with Minecraft. This immersive and innovative approach to coding will ignite the passion for creative coding for students as they become inventive game designers.
Innovation Zone Sat, Apr 19 1:00 PM
Reprogram the world and solve puzzles in Glitchspace! Make your way through an abstract world and manipulate the environment around you by discovering key programming concepts through the puzzles you solve. How deep into the realm of technology can you go?
Innovation Zone Sat, May 10 1:00 PM
Have you ever wanted to send a secret message that could only be read by the people you wanted it to? Learn about internet safety and privacy with Minecraft for Education’s Cyber Expert lessons. Practice encryption, decryption, and defense against cyber attacks and protect your castle from invaders!
Innovation Zone Sat, May 31 1:00 PM

Description

"Code Bytes" is a series of hands-ons workshops where we use the fun and creativity of video games to teach about coding, computer science, and other STEAM topics. Participants will explore programming concepts, game mechanics, and problem-solving skills through interactive sessions, turning gaming into an educational experience. Perfect for aspiring coders and gaming enthusiasts alike!


Any questions or concerns can be directed to education@whitakercenter.org.


Please Note: Science Center exploration before your workshop is NOT included in the price of your workshop.  Science Center tickets can be purchased at the Box Office the day of your workshop. 


Tickets are $8 per member or $12 per non-member - per student, per workshop! Visit the Box Office the day of the workshop to add on a ticket to the Science Center.