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October 2019
Hour of Code
At this free, family-friendly Hour of Code event, we welcome all individuals ages 8+ to receive an introductory experience to coding and computer science in a safe, supportive environment. Kids will choose themes of Minecraft, Moana or Star Wars for their hands-on project as they watch video-based tutorials, complete coding objectives, and learn basic coding skills. No prior experience is needed but familiarity with a computer keyboard and mouse is helpful. Parents, we encourage you to enjoy this learning experience…
Find out more »DMACC-Ankeny STEM Festival
Come visit the Tech Journey booth at this year's DMACC-Ankeny STEM Festival. "STEM is about learning, investigation and career readiness, but it’s also about having FUN! The South Central Regional Hub partners with local community leaders and educators to host annual Family STEM Festivals. Exhibitors from throughout Iowa spark student and parent interest with hands-on learning ranging from driving robots and trying virtual welding to testing chemical reactions and building structures. Each festival is quickly becoming a community-wide, must attend…
Find out more »November 2019
Ready Set Robot!
Ready Set Robot is an introductory enrichment experience for youth ages 8+ to freely explore and learn about robotics. At this fun, hands-on workshop, students receive a brief overview of robotics and then spend time programming age-appropriate robots in a safe and supportive environment. No prior experience is needed but familiarity with a computer keyboard and mouse is helpful for programming most of the robots. Parents, we encourage you to enjoy this learning experience with younger students. All equipment is…
Find out more »Hour of Code
At this free, family-friendly Hour of Code event, we welcome all individuals ages 6+ to receive an introductory experience to coding and computer science in a safe, supportive environment. Youth will choose themes of Minecraft, Moana or Star Wars for their hands-on project as they watch video-based tutorials, complete coding objectives, and learn basic coding skills. No prior experience is needed but familiarity with a computer keyboard and mouse is helpful. For children ages 6-7, parents please plan to stay…
Find out more »Iowa FIRST LEGO League Waukee AM Qualifier Event
Tech Journey is privileged to organize and sponsor FIRST® LEGO League (FLL) teams for students in central Iowa. Each team consists of six to ten students in grades 4 through 8 and is guided by two or more adult volunteer coaches. Each year teams research a real-world problem such as food safety, recycling, energy, water or space exploration and are challenged to develop and present a solution. Teams must also design, build and program an autonomous robot using LEGO MINDSTORMS®,…
Find out more »Iowa FIRST LEGO League Waukee PM Qualifier Event
Tech Journey is privileged to organize and sponsor FIRST® LEGO League (FLL) teams for students in central Iowa. Each team consists of six to ten students in grades 4 through 8 and is guided by two or more adult volunteer coaches. Each year teams research a real-world problem such as food safety, recycling, energy, water or space exploration and are challenged to develop and present a solution. Teams must also design, build and program an autonomous robot using LEGO MINDSTORMS®,…
Find out more »December 2019
Iowa FIRST LEGO League Johnston Qualifier Event
Tech Journey is privileged to organize and sponsor FIRST® LEGO League (FLL) teams for students in central Iowa. Each team consists of six to ten students in grades 4 through 8 and is guided by two or more adult volunteer coaches. Each year teams research a real-world problem such as food safety, recycling, energy, water or space exploration and are challenged to develop and present a solution. Teams must also design, build and program an autonomous robot using LEGO MINDSTORMS®,…
Find out more »January 2020
Iowa FIRST LEGO League State Championship
The CITY SHAPER Season Iowa FLL State Championship will be held on Saturday, January 18 and Sunday, January 19, 2020 on the Iowa State University College of Engineering campus!
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