This Week at Summer Camp: Simple Machines!

Jul 2, 2020 | Warrenton

This week at summer camp, we learned all about the function and use of simple machines! Students explored the six different types of simple machines and how they can make difficult tasks easier. Students were then able to create and present a Rube Goldberg machine, applying what they have learned by creating one of these wacky inventions. Here are some examples of Rube Goldberg machines, as well as how you can make one of your own!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qc9h6FC6QgU

https://boyslife.org/hobbies-projects/projects/159359/how-to-make-a-rube-goldberg-machine/

This Week at Summer Camp: Olympics - Part 2!

Aug 6, 2020 | Warrenton

This week at summer camp was part two of our Olympics based activities! The sports we focused on this week were swimming and volleyball. Students expanded their knowledge on how math is used in sports, and participated in more Olympic activities, includin..

This Week at Summer Camp: Olympics - Part 1!

Jul 30, 2020 | Warrenton

This week at summer camp we dove into Olympics-based activities to explore how math and sports are intertwined! The sports we focused on this week were soccer and gymnastics. Students learned about how angles, force, and dimensions are used in both of the..

This Week at Summer Camp: Vehicles!

Jul 23, 2020 | Warrenton

This week we learned about building rockets and cars. Students learned about the necessary math involved in launching while building their own rocket and launcher. On the next day of this week’s camp, students applied their simple machine knowledge to bui..

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