Secondary Classroom Workshops
Workshop Offerings
Biomedical Engineering
Discover the practical application of gears and centrifugal force through the hands-on construction of a centrifuge build with Sphero Blueprints. This low-tech workshop focuses on engineering drawings and teamwork, challenging students to work together to complete their work.
Mechatronics Engineering
Explore the mechanics behind both internal combustion and electric engines while analyzing the benefits and drawbacks of each! Gain hands-on experience with the engineering design process through the design, construction, and iterative coding of a semi-autonomous electric vehicle powered by a Micro:bit.
Energy Engineering
Apply your students’ engineering mindset with this hands-on workshop that uses gears in different power generation settings. Build a basic wind turbine and hydroelectric dam system in this low-tech workshop using Sphero Blueprints and orthogonal drawings.
Workshops Information
All workshops are in-person and can be booked Monday-Friday between 8:00am-4:00pm. Workshops are led by our facilitators and are intended for a classroom setting or joining classes together in a library or gym.
Workshops are a fun, interactive way to engage students with different technology and encourage them to pursue an interest in STEM.
| Time | Materials | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Our workshop takes 1.5 hours, it will need to be completed over 2 periods. | All supplies necessary for the workshop will be brought to your classroom by Virtual Ventures including laptops upon request. | All school workshops are offered for free. |