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TECH & Design CLUB
Today a Learner, Tomorrow a Leader!
2019 Monthly Themes
September - Space City
October - Spooktacular
November - Explorers
December - Winter Wonderland
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Days and Times
Robotics Teams
Saturday - 10:00am to 12:00pm
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Inventor Teams
Friday - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Saturday - 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Cost
$135.00 - 4 classes
$250.00 - 8 classes
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Grade Requirement
2nd to 8th Grade
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​Location
Take 1 Academy's
Youth Maker Space Workshop
2986 Teagarden St.
San Leandro, CA 94577
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Contact Info
(510) 280-2944
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
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Robotics Teams
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Emphasis: Programming the use of motors, lights, sound and sensors on a machine to achieve stated objectives. Opportunity to participate in robotics competition.
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Primary skills:
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Computational Thinking
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Understanding the elements of programming
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Loops
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Variables
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Events
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Conditions
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Using block based or stateful programming
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Inventor Teams
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Emphasis: Assembly of prototypes based on a design thinking process, taking an idea from your mind and being able to assemble in physical form. Opportunity to participate tech challenges.
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Primary skills:
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Engineering
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Modeling
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Prototyping
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Materials handling
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Tools usage and safety
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Why Join the Tech & Design Club?
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Take 1 Academy’s Technology and Design Club brings out the very best in children who love and want to experience the joys of building, making, and creating! We emphasize peer collaboration, communication, skills mastery, and the courage to take on new challenges.
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All our programs are hands on with robotics, power tools, fabrication, 3d printing, circuits, and much more in a safe fun workshop environment!
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What is the Youth Maker Space Workshop?
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Take 1 Academy's Youth Maker Space Workshop in San Leandro provides a safe and regular gathering place for children to learn, discover, and build with other like minded children. Students will be able to access a variety of age appropriate robotics, electronics, hand tools, 3D printers and much more.
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What is project based learning?
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Project based learning is our primary teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skill by working on theme based projects. Students learn how to work with tools, materials, and technology in the context of their chosen project.