4-H STEM robotics fun night - Scott and Carver counties

Event information

Date

Friday, May 10, 2024

Add to Calendar 2024-05-10 18:00:00 2024-05-10 20:00:00 4-H STEM robotics fun night - Scott and Carver counties Join us for an engaging evening of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) exploration on May 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Public Works Building in Cologne. Learn about the 2024 Engineering Design Challenge (EDC) and delve into the world of Lego robotics through interactive activities and conversations. Plus, enjoy delicious pizza during the event!This event is a fun experience to use your creative building skills and learn more about the 2024 EDC Challenge theme: "Engineering for a Changing Climate."EDC is a statewide 4-H event for youth in grades 3 and up to work in teams to design and build a Rube Goldberg™ type machine that solves a two-step task.The goal of the EDC is to use engineering to encourage young people's creativity, collaboration, communication and critical thinking. Youth will experiment with hands-on engineering activities, solve challenges and learn how to construct a machine while having fun.Adults are also invited to attend to learn more about becoming involved in supporting their local team in reaching their EDC goals. Carver County Extension Carver County Extension Carver County Extension America/Chicago public

Time

6 - 8 p.m. Central time

Location

Carver County Extension
Public Works Building
11360 HWY 212W, Suite 4,
Cologne, MN 55322

Contact

Devarati Bhattacharya, Extension educator
devarati@umn.edu or 507-210-7131

Kaitlyn Albers, Extension educator
alber877@umn.edu or 952-492-5384

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Join us for an engaging evening of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) exploration on May 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Public Works Building in Cologne.

Learn about the 2024 Engineering Design Challenge (EDC) and delve into the world of Lego robotics through interactive activities and conversations. Plus, enjoy delicious pizza during the event!

This event is a fun experience to use your creative building skills and learn more about the 2024 EDC Challenge theme: "Engineering for a Changing Climate."

EDC is a statewide 4-H event for youth in grades 3 and up to work in teams to design and build a Rube Goldberg™ type machine that solves a two-step task.

The goal of the EDC is to use engineering to encourage young people's creativity, collaboration, communication and critical thinking. Youth will experiment with hands-on engineering activities, solve challenges and learn how to construct a machine while having fun.

Adults are also invited to attend to learn more about becoming involved in supporting their local team in reaching their EDC goals.

Audience

All 4-H central region youth in grades K-13

Language

This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.

Cost

Free

Accessibility

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services, and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, contact devarati@umn.edu two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.