Workshop Options
School workshops are offered in a variety of STEAM disciplines. We provide safe, supportive environments for children to explore, innovate, take risks and problem solve. We provide space for creativity to be unleashed!
The workshops below are suitable for 3rd-6th class in primary school. Scratch Junior workshops for younger students in coding can also be accommodated
Project based workshops allow for extended learning and are tailor made to suit the school's needs. These are normally 12-14 hrs delivered in 2hr slots over a period of weeks
Circuit Playground
The Circuit playground STEAM workshop invites children to think about electricity and how it actually works.
They will explore the science behind electrical circuits and will reinforce their understanding though the making of their own simple circuits.
The first part of the workshop will see the children build their own paper circuit to light up an LED using copper tape, 5mm LEDs and coin cell batteries
They will then work in pairs to create their motorised scribbling robot. Creativity will be encouraged through the characterisation of their robots.
Children will get to keep their creations at the end of the workshop. Most of the the equipment can be reused for other projects.
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Scratch Coding
Scratch is a child friendly computer language that allows children to create their own stories, characters and games. It allows children to use skills such as problem solving, maths science and art in a fun environment.
Children will be introduced to the concept of computaional thinking to help them understand key concepts such as algorithms, decomposition and abstaction
Each children will be provided with their own SCRATCH accounts so they can continue their learning at home as well as in school.
Workshops can be offered at both Beginner level or Intermediate
Children will need a digital device capable of accessing the online SCRATCH website
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Makey Makey
The Makey Makey is an electronic invention kit for all ages! The Makey Makey allows you to take everyday objects and combine them with the internet. Using the alligator clips attached to any conductive material you can control the keyboard of your computer, such as the space bar, arrow keys and left click of the mouse
In this workshop children will learn about conductors and insulators and will carry out their own tests with fun conductors such as Playdoh and vegetables!
They will then use this knowledge to physically make their own game controllers to play pre-coded games in SCRATCH.
This students will work in pairs and a device with a usb port and internet connection is required.
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*Digital device with internet connection required. Not compatible with iPads
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Micro:Bit
The Micro:Bit is a great way to learn the basics of programming and computer science. With this micro computer children can readily make the connection between hardware and software.
The Microbit MakeCode block based environment allows the learner to code the various parts of the Microbit including the 25 led lights, input buttons and the shake and tilt functions.
The Microbit is now part of the Junior Cycle programme in post-primary education so an early introduction in primary can help increase student's understanding.
In this workshops children will learn how to code their physical microbit so that it reacts to various inputs. They will learn to code and make a Microbit Character that can help with relaxation breathing.
The students will work in pairs and a device with a usb port and internet connection is required
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*Digital device with internet connection required. Not compatible with iPads
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