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THIS WEEK: Online STEAM Camp for Kids
Presented by Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe, The Spur, and Long Island STEAM

If you have questions or need more info, we’re here to help!  631-886-2632 or info@teslasciencecenter.org

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Virtual Vibration Lab!
DATE: Wed. April 1, 2020
TIME: 1:30 – 3:00 pm ET

Description: Students will participate in various Sound Science experiments and demonstrations.  Some are like MAGIC! Our kids will even SEE invisible sounds working in a colorful dance display!  They will also use their newly learned knowledge and skills in the Engineering Design Process to create and share their own unique instruments in this teacher-facilitated, interactive, real-time virtual classroom.

STEAM Topics Covered: Vibration, Molecular Science, Wave Functions, Music Art, Human Biology, Material Properties, Instrument Technology, Absorption, Simple Machines, Forces, Measurement, Geometry, Hands-on Tools.

Research: A little pre-requisite research, imagination, and gathering are required!  It’s always a great idea for engineers to research ideas on how to build what they want.  So we encourage you to go online to find out how other kids around the world explore and made sound, music, or instruments with common items you might find around your home.

Big Question… WHAT is VIBRATION? Can you bring things that vibrate to STEAM Camp?
Tools: Pencil/pen, tape, scissors, ruler
Good Extras: hot glue gun, hole puncher
Materials: Please note some items are repetitive for ideas, and not necessary.  You will still experience super fun edutainment with minimal materials!

  • Think recyclables: cardboard, bottles, odds and ends, unused toys
  • Comparative membranes: Balloons, plastic food wrap, tinfoil, fabric rag or t-shirt
  • Containers: Empty plastic or metal cans, cups, boxes (for coffee, soup, cereal, etc.), paper towel rolls
  • Tiny n’ Light items: salt, sand, rice, sprinkles, iron filings, etc.
  • Arts/crafts supplies
  • Straws, rubber bands, wire hanger, mixing bowl, 2 or more same-size drinking glasses
  • One or more different types of string, fishing line, rope, long springs (Do you have a Slinky?)
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Magnet Magic!
DATE: Fri. April 3, 2020
TIME: 1:30 – 3:00 pm ET

Description: Students will be awed when they learn how to make objects float using the principles of Magnetic Levitation! Children will participate in various magnetism experiments and demonstrations, and use their newfound knowledge in the hands-on Engineering Design Process to create and share their own unique compasses, life hacks, electric motors, or games in this teacher-facilitated, interactive, real-time virtual classroom

STEAM Topics Covered: Magnetism, Magnetic Levitation, Geography, Geomagnetism, Polarity, Molecular Science, Material Properties, Maglev, Simple Machines, Forces, Measurement, Geometry, Hands-on Tools

RESEARCH: A little pre-requisite research, imagination, and gathering are required!  It’s always a great idea for engineers to research ideas on how to build what they want.  So we encourage you to go online and find out how other kids around the world explore and play with magnetism using common items you might find around your home.

Big Question… WHAT is a MAGNET? Can you bring magnetic things to STEAM Camp?

Tools: Pencil/pen, tape, scissors, ruler, arts/crafts supplies
Good Extras: hot glue gun, hole puncher
Materials: Please note some items are repetitive for ideas, and not necessary.  You will still experience super fun edutainment with minimal materials!

  • Think Recyclables: STEAM Camp always makes good use of recyclables, especially cardboard and plastic bottles
  • Magnets, Magnets, Magnets! As many as you can collect from around the house (check the fridge!) BONUS:  Rare earth magnets, called neodymium, are a bonus.
  • Magnetic Materials: Anything magnets stick to!  Clothes pins, paper clips, needles, cans, nails/screws/nuts/bolts, coins, metal bearings, metal balls/marbles, iron filings
  • Levitators: Lightweight bowl, cork, styrofoam piece, or other light, buoyant object or material
  • Tinfoil, dish sponge, large plastic bottle, cereal box
  • AA or AAA battery, copper pipe, copper wire
  • Small toy car

REGISTER for Fri. April 3: Registrants will receive an exclusive access code and instructions so kids can easily log in and participate from a computer, smart device, or TV

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Thank you for supporting TSCW’s mission to establish a global center on the site of Nikola Tesla’s only remaining laboratory that will preserve, restore, and advance his legacy of invention and perseverance through education and innovation.

 

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