{"id":142,"date":"2011-03-09T13:03:26","date_gmt":"2011-03-09T18:03:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ps3nyc.org\/3-6News\/?page_id=142"},"modified":"2026-03-01T10:41:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T15:41:21","slug":"games-science-technology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.villagekidsnyc.org\/?page_id=142","title":{"rendered":"Science & Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"
Classes vary from term to term. Please check current program schedule for activities available this season.\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n
Beginner Bots\u00a0<\/span>
\nIntroduction to the fundamentals of robotics and programming using LEGO WeDo sets. This software provides a visual, icon-based programming environment, making it easy for beginners to learn basic concepts like sequencing, loops, and conditional statements. Students build models, attach motors and sensors, and then use a drag-and-drop programming interface to make their creations move and respond to their environment. Through h<\/span>ands-on activities and problem-solving challenges this class fosters an understanding of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. <\/span><\/h5>\n
Coding with Minecraft<\/span>
\n<\/span>Coding with blocks using Minecraft Education is a visual, drag-and-drop programming interface that allows players to automate tasks, build structures, and create games. By connecting logic blocks, users learn core computer science concepts\u2014like loops, variables, and conditionals\u2014to control an in-game Agent or manipulate the world directly.<\/span><\/h5>\n
Engineering & 3D Design<\/span>
\n<\/span>Introduction to engineering in a fun and engaging atmosphere through hands-on projects that tackle challenges and foster creativity and problem-solving skills. Applying concepts in geometry, art, and engineering, students learn to design, troubleshoot, and build. They explore Rube Goldberg machines to learn the basic physics concepts of gravity, force and momentum, and use handheld 3D pens to create 2D and 3D objects. Class focuses on designing structures, enhancing spatial awareness, and fostering innovation.\u00a0Imagination a must!<\/span><\/h5>\n
Innovation & Technology ** NEW This Year<\/span><\/span>
\nThis hands-on workshop explores drone operations, mobile filmmaking, digital design and robotics through a series of skills-building modules. Our class begins with a drone technology refresher and flight simulation practice, followed by the production of digital content using mobile filmmaking and video editing, and concludes with a DIY engineering unit where apprentices design, build and solder their own mini-drone. A final showcase celebrating student projects will wrap up the season. Perfect for learners interested in innovation, advanced technology, media creation, and applied STEM.<\/span><\/h5>\n
Minecraft Engineering \u2022 Building Imaginary Worlds<\/span>
\n<\/span>Combining Minecraft block-building and 3D design students create fantastic imaginary worlds! Build, <\/span>collaborate, and innovate. Minecraft <\/span>provides a platform for creative design and architectural planning, encouraging problem-solving and spatial reasoning. <\/span>In this class students develop skills in engineering, art, critical thinking, and presentation.<\/span><\/h5>\n
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Science Explorers \u00a0<\/span>
\nIn this fun workshop young scientists explore a variety of topics through hands-on experiments, comparison and analysis. Each session features a different topic from chemistry, earth science, physics, or engineering, and finishes with an awesome take-home experiment to keep our student science-ing!<\/span><\/h5>\n
Scratch Coding
\nDesign, code, animate, and play games in Scratch, MIT\u2019s block-based programming language for kids. Build toys, games, cars, rockets, robots, castles, and circuits in Tinkercad, the 3D design tool where you can create anything you can imagine.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h5>\n
World of Drones ** NEW This Year<\/span><\/span>
\nThis class introduces students to the exciting world of drones, covering their design, operation and real-world applications. Through hands-on activities, like building and flying drones, children explore the science behind flight. They learn about drone components (like rotors and sensors), basic aerodynamics (lift, thrust) and how drones navigate using remote control or pre-programmed flight paths. This hands-on experience with drone technology encourages team work, critical thinking and problem-solving. A great class for budding engineers!<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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