Logic
American Lego Warriors
Gr. 3-4 or 5-8
Complete a series of Lego challenges each day working towards becoming an American
Lego Warrior! Challenges will involve both teamwork and individual timed challenges
(they do not involve robotics). Join us for some lessons in logic, fun and competition.
Are you up for the challenge?
Teresa Nelson, Monmouth-Roseville School District
Daily Digital STEM Challenges – NEW CLASS
Gr. 3-4 or 5-6
Do you love using the computer? What about building things? If so, these challenges
are for you! Each day we will have a digital or hands-on STEM challenge. You may build
a roller coaster or construct a catapult and test your design. STEM= Science, Technology,
engineering, and mathematics.
Sarah Thompson, Kewanee School District
Puzzled
Gr. 3-5
Are you intrigued by puzzles of all kinds? Have you been “puzzled” your whole life?
In this course we’ll dive into a variety of puzzles that may satisfy your craving
for puzzles. At the end of the course you will have a collection to take home. Food alergy alert
Anna Kraft, Immaculate Conception School
What’s Your Game Plan
Gr. 3-4 or 5-8
This class gives you the opportunity to think and use logic strategies on board games
and outdoor games. Board games include: checkers, backgammon and scrabble. Outdoors
we’ll play bocce ball, croquet, washers, Frisbee golf and Clue. The finale will be
a day of learning how to juggle.
Jeremy Simmons, Immaculate Conception School
Winning Chess – NEW CLASS
Gr. 3-4 or 5-8
What do you say to an Australian waiter when you finish eating…check mate! You’ll
be saying "checkmate" to just about everyone you meet, provided they are sitting across
the chessboard from you. We will learn the basics, plus a few tricks to make sure
you have a great game.
Robert Wilson, Sherrard Schools