Maps, Apps and Adventure! Grades 6-8
Date and Time
Thursday May 29, 2014
July 24 - 830am-400pm
Location
University of Idaho/Harbor Center, 1031 N Academic Way, CDA, ID 83814
Fees/Admission
FREE!
Snacks will be provided, however participants are asked to bring their own sack lunch.
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Contact Information
Pre-register by emailing julianaa@uidaho.edu or calling 667-2588.
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Description
STEAM LABS
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math)
Be inspired by energetic expert instructors and build critical 21st century STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) skills. Each STEAM Lab session will be focused on a specific topic targeting a particular age group. These daylong workshops are for various age groups and ability levels. They will be offered free of charge at the University of Idaho Harbor Center Campus in Coeur d’Alene.
July 24 - Maps, Apps, and Adventure!, Grades 6-8, 8:30am-4:00pm
Travel through the beautiful world of maps where art meets geometry and can turn into adventure. Explore the design, meaning, and application of maps through group activities. Learn how to make a contour map and a projection map. Explore online and digital apps for mapping. Participants are encouraged to bring their smartphones (if they have one) and be able to download free mapping and geocaching apps. Using the mobile device go on a geocaching adventure!
