STEM/STEAM
Grades 3 - 5
Thu from 4:00 PM to 4:50 PM
60 students
$347 for 8 classes
Description
Odyssey S.T.E.M. Institute's enrichment program is a tactile makerspace designed for experientially-focused enlightenment and is appropriate for those seeking to discover, develop and evolve in their affinity for robotics.
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No supplies needed. All supplies will be provided for this activity.
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About the provider
ODYSSEY S.T.E.M. INSTITUTE
Our mission is to create a safe space to serve the youth community by fostering an environment where individuals are inspired to forge an unorthodox, inquiry-based learning odyssey through scientific discovery, computer literacy, design of complex products and quantitative data analysis. We believe diverse and integrated environments create a community-wide trajectory of achievement. We value expanding equitable access to programs in communities of opportunity, breaking language barriers through multilingualism, leveraging the complexities of intersectionality and promoting social-emotional well-being to institute inclusive, sustainable culturally-connected communities through culturally-relevant experiences in the S.T.E.M. industry. Here is a little more about me, program overview, objectives and skills and benefits:
ABOUT ME
I embarked on this quest over 20 years ago in a computer lab at my elementary school in small town Prentiss, Mississippi where I ascertained that learning is not a destination rather an ODYSSEY! While utilizing the MS-DOS operating system to code on an antiquated IBM machine and printing on a dot matrix printer; subsequently, I unearthed an aptitude for computing. By profession I am a Computer Scientist and I bring over a decade of expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, flight simulation, people/project management, game development, model-based systems engineering, industrial engineering and consulting services. As a Certified S.T.E.M. educator specializing in robotics; I have a deep passion for education and is a huge proponent of the positive ripple effects of S.T.E.M. learning in early childhood education. Since relocating to the Pacific Northwest, I married my partner whom I share a brilliant daughter with. I enjoy the outdoors, fitness, travel, food, culture and all things tech! My philosophy is that individuals who: engage in the engineering design process, learn how to code in various IDE tools, apply growth mindset concepts and identify solutions to real-world problems are ingenious and well-equipped for global citizenship.
OVERVIEW
Odyssey S.T.E.M. Institute's enrichment program is a tactile makerspace for experientially-focused enlightenment and appropriate for those seeking to discover, develop and evolve in their affinity for robotics. Our camp is an immersive, unconventional experience that challenges individuals to lean into their natural inquisitiveness through mindful strategies and merges S.T.E.M. subject matters with meaningful, engaging recreational activities. We incorporate social-emotional well-being by igniting one's confidence, self-awareness, growth mindset, respect, empathy and agency to make responsible decisions. At Odyssey S.T.E.M. Institute, individuals will explore digital 3D schematics, observe, manipulate and propagate a robot's behavior and utilize block-based and text-based coding. All content covered is in alignment with national standards: Common Core State Standards English Language Arts (CCSS ELA), Common Core State Standards Math (CCSS Math), Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) and/or International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).
OBJECTIVES & SKILLS
Individuals will attain essential skills and gain exposure to new and advanced technologies by exploring robotics kits to build, test and program robots while fortifying their skillset in physics and electromagnetism, sensors and electronics, coding and the engineering design process. This program is structured as a continuum and perfect for individuals whose programming knowledge range from novice to expert level. We will explore topics and skills such as:
-Introduction to Computer Science & Mechanical Engineering Principles
-Understanding & Application of the Engineering Design Loop
-Technical Troubleshooting Skills
-Teaming & Leadership Skills
-Presentation & Communication Skills
BENEFITS TO COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT
Applying skills in robotics and coding has potential benefits to cognitive development backed by clinical research and scholarly journals. Some potential benefits include, but not limited to:
-Improves computational skills including visuospatial working memory as well as logical and abstract reasoning skills.
-Improves organization abilities, attention span/focus on learning activities and cognitive processing speed.
-Activates the learning centers of the brain and regions such as the Wernicke’s and Broca’s area which is responsible for language processing and the prefrontal cortex which is responsible for working memory and problem-solving.
-Improves perception of detail; we as humans possess the ability to decode messages “As lnog as the frsit and lsat ltetrs are in the rhgit poitson” whereas computers do not because we see the bigger picture and computers focus on granular details. Thus, our perception of detail improves as we write successful code.
