Invention Explorers - SolarBot (Ages 6-8)
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Invention Explorers - SolarBots (Ages 6-8)
Get ready to invent, explore, and play!
Join us on an exciting adventure where curious young minds dive into the world of technology and nature. In this action-packed module of Invention Explorers, kids become real inventors—designing and building their very own solar-powered robotic crickets! Through hands-on challenges, they'll uncover the secrets of engineering and cricket anatomy.
But that’s just the beginning! Our inventors will build custom habitats with cricket playgrounds, create musical instruments inspired by insect sounds, and develop clever ways to outsmart predators.
It's a wild mix of science, creativity, and fun—come invent with us!
TIMELINE:
- 8:45 to 9:00 AM Check-in
- 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Morning Session
- 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Lunch (Not provide)
- 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Afternoon Session
Curriculum Highlights
- STEM: Applying STEM to understand crickets’ antennae, molting abilities, sound detection and powerful legs.
- Persistence: Developing persistence while designing and testing an invention to get their SolarBots across a puddle.
- Creative Problem Solving: Using creative problem solving to build cricket wings and compete in a Chirp-Off.
Location
Scouting Adventure Center
6081 West Van Horn Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
Cost:
$80 per student (Includes take home SolarBot kit, Invention Scouts Sticker)
Only 5 Spots Available. Don't miss out!
Our Invention Adventures uses the National Inventors Hall of Fame® I Can Invent® Mindset — a growth mindset encompassing essential skills and traits demonstrated by innovators. This mindset is instilled through hands-on exploration and strengthened through application. Enabling our young Inventors to unlock their full potential, discover the power of their own creativity and confidently overcome challenges in any area of life.
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