Youth Programs
LEGO® University @ UW-L All About Learning®
July 15-18, 2013 (Registration Deadline: July 1)
- Junior Vehicle Engineering™ | Grades 1-3 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Vehicle Engineering® | Grades 4-8 | 1-4 p.m.
July 22-25, 2013 (Registration Deadline: July 8)
- Junior Engineering™ 1 | Grades 1-3 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. FULL
- Vehicle Engineering® | Grades 4-8 | 1-4 p.m. FULL
July 29-August 1, 2013 (Registration Deadline: July 15)
- Junior Engineering™ 2 | Grades 1-3 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Collision Cars™ | Grades 4-8 | 1-4 p.m. FULL
If class is FULL, email conted@uwlax.edu to be placed on waiting list.
Course Information:
Cost: $135, per course
Location: 330 Morris Hall, UW-La Crosse
Junior Vehicle Engineering™ | Grades 1-3
Students will creatively build and
modify different vehicles including everyday vehicles, concept
cars, construction machines and more using our unique LEGO®
kits. Concepts
learned:
- Basic engineering principles
-
Friction,
forces, motion and aerodynamics - Integrated problem solving
- Communication skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Challenge students to incorporate the traits of an Engineer in a classroom setting
Registration is limited to 16 students.
Junior Engineering™ 1 | Grades 1-3
Great hands-on learning and building.
Students will creatively build and modify machines through basic
engineering skills using our unique LEGO® kits. Concepts
learned:
- Basic engineering principles
- Simple machines
- Forces in motion
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
Registration is limited to 16 students.
Vehicle Engineering® | Grades 4-8
Students will build up to 13 different motorized
vehicles capped off with a final project using our unique LEGO®
kits. Vehicles include everyday vehicles, concept cars,
construction machines and more. Students will learn a variety of
concepts throughout this class, including basic engineering
principles, gearing and gear ratios, electric motors and energy,
problem solving, forces in motion and communication skills.
Registration is limited to 22 students.
Junior Engineering™ 2 | Grades 1-3
Students will build projects of slightly
higher complexity using gears and motors using our unique LEGO®
kits. A must
for
students who enjoyed Jr. Engineering 1 (though JE1 is not
required).
Concepts learned:
- Basic engineering principles
- Gears and gear ratios
- Simple machines
- Forces in motion
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
Registration is limited to 16 students.
Collision Cars™ | Grades 4-8
Students will use our unique LEGO® kits to
build a variety of battling machines. This is a class of
exploration, problem solving and risk-taking with a goal of
learning and experimenting with how machines work and compete.
Students will learn a variety of concepts throughout this class,
including basic engineering principles, gearing and gear ratios,
electric motors and energy, problem solving and communication skills.
Registration is limited to 22 students.
Registration Information:
Printable Registration
Form (1 page PDF)
Cancellation Policy:
Refunds will be given minus $25 cancellation fee, if requests
are submitted in writing to UW-La Crosse Continuing Education
and Extension, 1725 State Street, 205 Morris Hall, La Crosse, WI
54601, and received no later than July 8, 2013. No refunds will
be made in the case of non-attendance or cancellations after
July 8. Substitutions will be accepted.
LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse our programs.
To register or for questions: Karen DeSchepper, 608.785.6508 or kdeschepper@uwlax.edu