Weekly Education News, October 5, 2009, Cape Cod Times
Published on Monday, October 05, 2009
Challenge hones students' science and math skills..
A "Yo-Yo Spin Wars and Gyro Challenge" for students in grades 5-7 will be held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 17 at Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School, 225 Route 6A, Orleans. In this Jr. TECH program, students will learn the difference between a "sleeping" and "non-sleeping" yo-yo, make a "button" flywheel and calculate their yo-yo's spin time. They will also test their gyroscope skill level using the Duncan Gyroscope XT, view the gyro trick CD and make their own gyroscope model on a string. Workshop cost is $49. Enrollment is limited to 10 and may be made at www.juniortech.org or by calling 774-994-2097. Jr. TECH is a program of the Cape Cod Technology Council.
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What is JR. TECH?
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JR.TECH reaches out to students in grades 4 – 12 to encourage, build, and generate a life-long interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
We believe STEM education is not only vital for our future generation of students to remain competitive and marketable but is an economic development need as well.
What else are we passionate about?
Exposure! Exposure! Exposure!
Our aim is to expose kids to new experiences, to spark an interest in STEM fields, and to broaden awareness of STEM career paths.
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