Jr. DEEP Saturdays
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Program Highlights
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Enter classrooms of discovery through engaging workshops and hands-on activities that bring science, technology, and engineering concepts to life.
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Tailored for students from grades 3 to 8, Jr. DEEP Saturdays provides a diverse and inclusive learning environment, fostering collaboration and exploration among peers.
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Ignite your curiosity, cultivate critical thinking, and spark a lifelong passion for STEM fields as you engage in unforgettable experiences that pave the way for future discoveries.
Full Description
Jr. DEEP Saturdays is a dynamic crash course program designed to spark young minds' curiosity in the captivating worlds of science, technology, and engineering. This program aims to offer an immersive and interactive learning experience for students in grades 3 through 8. Get ready to dive into a realm of hands-on workshops, engaging activities, and unforgettable discoveries that will shape your understanding of these fields in remarkable ways.
Grades
This program is offered to students in Grades 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8 (in the 2024/2025 academic year).
Dates
Saturdays
Round 1: January 25, February 1, February 8, 2025
Round 2: February 22, March 1, March 8, 2025
Students may register for Round 1, Round 2, or both rounds.
Please note it is not possible to register for single days.
Schedule
Saturday - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Workshops
In Jr. DEEP Saturdays, students are grouped by grade level and will have the opportunity to explore a series of three workshops, rotating through all of them over the course of the three-week program.
Round 1 Workshops (January 25-February 8, 2025)
Circuit Masters
Become an electric whiz by building a buzzing maze that tests your hand-eye coordination! Learn about open and closed circuits, conductors, and insulators while crafting a game that lights up and buzzes with your creative touch.
Hydraulic Heroes
Dive into the fascinating world of hydraulics as you build your own fluid-powered machine. Explore how pressure, force, and mechanical systems work together to create amazing mechanisms. Test your creation and marvel at the power of water in action!
Dynamic Movers
Build motors, vehicles, and even balloon-powered cars in this exploration of motion and energy. Experiment with electromagnetism, air pressure, and thrust to make your creations zoom, spin, and soar. Get ready to push the boundaries of what your designs can do!
Round 1 Disciplines: Environmental Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Round 2 Workshops (February 22-March 8, 2025)
Catapult Creators
Discover the power of potential energy and design your own mini catapult! Test your skills in launching projectiles while exploring gravity, motion, and energy transformations. Get ready to aim, modify, and conquer fun challenges with your personalized machine
Chain Reaction Engineers
Dive into the wild world of Rube Goldberg machines by creating an automated contraption full of quirky twists and turns! Use motors, gears, and pulleys to master energy conservation and momentum while accomplishing a simple task in the most complicated way.
Solar Speedsters
Harness the sun’s power to design and build a speedy solar-powered car! Learn how solar energy drives motion while working through the engineering design process. Compete with your team to see who can create the fastest, most efficient solar racer.
Round 2 Disciplines: Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering
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