TECH HEROES SCHOOL HOLIDAY CLUB

21st September – 2nd October 2020

Online

The City of Melton Tech Heroes School Holiday Club created by Western BACE and powered by the City of Melton Libraries Team is back for the Term 3 Holidays. Girls and Boys Aged 5-15 from the City of Melton can join in a range of free self-paced Robotics, Coding, Design and Tech challenges over two weeks from home. Tech Support is provided and, no prior experience required. Space is limited so bookings is essential.

STEM STORYTELLERS: Starting out in STEM Challenges (Ages 5-8)

A great Introduction for younger girls and boys to STEM. They will get creative with tech and recreate a scene from a favourite book or compose and tell an original adventure, mixing coding with storytelling. ‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎‎

WEEK 1: Challenges commence Monday 21st September

STEM STORYTELLERS: Starting out in STEM 1 - https://stemstorytellingw1.eventbrite.com.au

WEEK 2: Challenges commence Monday 28st September

STEM STORYTELLERS: Starting out in STEM 2 - https://stemstorytellingw2.eventbrite.com.au

STEM HEROES – Coding and Robotics Challenges (Ages 9-12)

Through a series of coding and robotics mini-challenges children will apply their creativity, logical thinking, problem-solving and coding skills to complete the fun challenges inspired by SDGs to making positive impact.

WEEK 1: Challenges commence Monday 21st September

STEM HEROES: Robotics 1 - https://stemheroesroboticsw1.eventbrite.com.au

STEM HEROES: Coding 1 - https://stemheroescodingw1.eventbrite.com.au

WEEK 2: Challenges commence Monday 28st September

STEM HEROES: Robotics 2 - https://stemheroesroboticsw2.eventbrite.com.au

STEM HEROES: Coding 2 - https://stemheroescodingw2.eventbrite.com.au

STEM HEROES – Coding and Robotics Challenges (Ages 12-15)

Over a two-week period Girls and Boys aged 12 to 15 will be inspired by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to use creativity and problem solving to make a positive impact in the world.

WEEK 1: Challenges commence Monday 21st September

STEM HEROES: Robotics 1 - https://stemheroesgroup2roboticsw1.eventbrite.com.au

STEM HEROES: Coding 1 - https://stemheroesgroup2codingw1.eventbrite.com.au

WEEK 2: Challenges commence Monday 28st September

STEM HEROES: Robotics 2 - https://stemheroesgroup2roboticsw2.eventbrite.com.au

STEM HEROES: Coding 2 - https://stemheroesgroup2codingw2.eventbrite.com.au

DESIGN HEROES – Have fun with 3D Design (Ages 10 – 15)

A great Introduction for girls and boys to 3D Design. Using free online, beginner friendly CAD design software and under the guidance of the Western BACE STEM Squad will think, create, and make.

WEEK 1: Challenges commence Monday 21st September

DESIGN HEROES: 3D Design 1 - https://designheroes3dw1.eventbrite.com.au

WEEK 2: Challenges commence Monday 28st September

DESIGN HEROES: 3D Design 2 - https://designheroes3dw2.eventbrite.com.au

SPACE HEROES – Ever wanted to get to Mars? (Ages 10 – 15)

Learn the basics of space, rocket science and orbital mechanics! We promise, it’s not as hard as it seems. Using ‘Kerbal Space Program’: a simulation game all about space science, design and create a rocket, and launch it into space! Expect explosions.

WEEK 1: Challenges commence Monday 21st September

SPACE HEROES: Ever wanted to get to Mars? 1 - https://spaceheroesw1.eventbrite.com.au

WEEK 2: Challenges commence Monday 28st September

SPACE HEROES: Ever wanted to get to Mars? 2 - https://spaceheroesw2.eventbrite.com.au

BOOKINGS: Further information and all bookings are available at: https://bit.ly/3jYUmvn

For other enquiries contact us at:

e: Stem@westernbace.com

p: 03 8560 1820