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Maker Monday: STEAM Olympics

Maker Monday: STEAM Olympics

Go for the Gold in a series of exciting STEAM challenges!

Make teams of 1-3 and race to complete a series of STEAM challenges, including building a self-driving vehicle and hacking the library.

All challenges use the Littlebits Steam Student Set, that gives kids the tools they need to build mechnical literacy and develop 21st-century skills like problem solving, creative thinking, and collaboration. Each set supports 1-3 learners in grades 3-8, and comes with 19 Bits and 38 accessories to bring buzzing, blinking and artful inventions to life.

Register ahead of time to guarantee participation in the STEAM Olympics portion of the challenge. Enough supplies will be provided for 9 participants.

LEGOs, KEVA planks, arts & craft supplies, tech tools and more are also laid out to allow kids to express their creativity and building skills. Build to your heart's content while you socialize with other STEAM enthusiasts. No registration required for the open Makerspace.

Ages 8-12.

Related LibGuide: Kids Events and Resources by Fairfax County Public Library (Admin)

Date:
Monday, January 13, 2025
Time:
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location:
Thomas Jefferson Meeting Room 1, Thomas Jefferson Meeting Room 2
Library Branch:
Thomas Jefferson Library
Categories:
STEAM
Audience:
  School Age Children  
FCPL Event Guidelines
Registrations open at 5:00pm Monday, December 30, 2024

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